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The Bommelerwaard, also called: the most beautiful island between the rivers, is characterized by a varied landscape of dikes and floodplains, castles and picturesque villages and is enclosed by the rivers Maas and Waal.

Zaltbommel and 's-Hertogenbosch


The cities of Zaltbommel and 's-Hertogenbosch have a lot to offer in the cultural field. Museums, city walks, theater, theater, you name it.

 

Zaltbommel is a cozy fortified town on the Waal with many sights and activities. Many people know the town of the stubby tower without a spire. From the beautiful Waal Bridge you can also see the small inhabited water tower and the city walls. Behind it lies the old and walled part of the town. History is palpable everywhere.

 

's-Hertogenbosch is the capital of the province of North Brabant. The historic city center is one of the oldest and most complete in the Netherlands. Some highlights in the city are: 'De Moriaan' is the oldest existing brick house in the Netherlands, where the tourist office is located; 'The Market' is the central point of the city, 'The Puthuis and the Hieronymus Bosch Statue' are the eye-catchers there; walk through the many winding, staggered streets with warehouses and merchant homes and through the hidden courtyards that create a romantic atmosphere.

Come cycling or walking in the Bommelerwaard and discover the versatility of the area. Cross the beautiful dikes of the Waal and the Maas with unique views, beautiful floodplains and villages such as Ammerzoden and Rossum. Delve into history while you cycle or walk past Ammersoyen Castle, Loevestein Castle or Zaltbommel City Castle. Don't forget to take a look inside, or get off and walk around the castles.

Cycling routes

We have a cycling map of Rivierenland with, among other things:

Around the Bommelerwaard: Rivers Rivals Route – 72 km

Above and below the Waal, between Brakel and Tiel: Strong Dikes Route – 80 km


Cycling routes that start from the coach house, visit www. bicycle network .nl

Loop Loevestein Castle - Ammersoyen Castle – 52 km

The Gelderseche Castle Route part 1 - 88 km Taste and feel history - 61 km


ANWB – junction routes:

www.anwb.nl/fietsroutes/zoeken/provincie=Gelderland,Noord-Brabant

From the Koetshuis: Great River Route - 38 km (on the ANWB map it starts at Zaltbommel)

East of the A2 near Rossum: Fort Sint Andries route – 28 km

East of the A2, past Heerewaarden: Maas and Waal route – 58 km

North of Zaltbommel: Neerijnenroute – 60 km

South of the Maas: 's Hertogenbosch and Heusden route – 52 km

Hiking trails

www.klompenpaden.nl 

Klompenpad 1 Baanbrekerpad starts from the Koetshuis, 2, 3 and 5 are also located in the Bommelerwaard, 4 and 6 north of the Waal and 7 on the east side of the A2.

1. Pioneer Road – 12 km

2. Hamarithapad – 10 km

3. Nywelepad – 14 km

4. Engelenburgerpad – 10 km

5. Jordenpad – 16 km

6. Vurensche Polderpad 15 km (or 7 or 18)

7. Alemschepad – 7 km


in 5 - Brakel Estate – 3 km


East of the A2 from Zaltbommel there is a beautiful route through the Hurnse Kil nature reserve


There are more walks from the Walking Network at www.rivierenland.nl/wandelen.

In the area

Ammersoyen Castle – www.glk.nl/ammersoyen/kasteel-ammersoyen

Slot Loevestein - www.slotloevestein.nl/

appen-castles/routes/


North of the Carriage House:

Ice cream farm: a farm where there is a lot to do besides eating delicious ice cream, from cuddling with the animals to canoeing, etc. www.ijsboerderijhedel.nl

Farmers' golf: on a 35 hectare course there are 10 holes that you have to play in as few strokes as possible. Among the cows, along ditches, sailing in a rowing boat and a wonderful stopover at the Schoonheuvel ice cream farm. www.boerengolfhedel.nl

Swimming: Well beach pool in the Afgedamde Maas, with beach!

www.bommelerwaardgids.nl/recreatie/strandbad-well/

Farmers' regional products in the Bommelerwaard

Get on your bike and experience the region. The Bommelerwaard has many beautiful and delicious things to offer. The region is known for its delicious fruit, from strawberries, raspberries to grapes. For sale in one of the many fruit stalls along the road or in a farm shop. You will also pass a hop farm, an ice cream farm, my 'cheese cow' and much more!

regional products route 1 - 53 kmregional products route 2 - 47 kmfruit route - 43 km

Happing and Kicking

Enjoy Ammersoyen Castle - 22 km

In addition to the visit to this beautiful castle (not on Mon, Tues and Fri), you can of course also enjoy culinary delights. You start the day with a delicious cup of coffee/tea and (apple) cake at the Koetshuis next to the castle. Then you cycle to Zaltbommel for a delicious lunch. You can enjoy dessert at IJsboerderij de Schoonheuvel and end the day with a drink at the Koetshuis. Reservations via www.happenentrappen.nl

In Zaltbommel

Beleefzaltbommel.nl gives you a complete overview of everything there is to see, taste and experience in this beautiful city. Information about shops, the theater programme, restaurants, art routes, museums, opening hours. Enjoy Zaltbommel and its hospitality!


Sint Maartenskerk - The characteristic tower of the church is visible from afar. The church building occupies a prominent place within the ramparts of the fortified town of Zaltbommel. In addition to weekly church use, the church is also used for other occasions, such as weddings, receptions, funeral services, concerts and exhibitions.


TIB -Tourist Information Bommelerwaard, Markt 10 in Zaltbommel www.beleefzaltbommel.nl


Regional information and an OUT agenda: www.bommelerwaardgids.nl

www.kunstrondjezaltbommel.nl

Walking routes in Zaltbommel

Gutter Ghost Route - 'Ghosts' hang in many gutters or on the facades of buildings and houses in Zaltbommel, created by the regional visual artist Joris Baudoin. The artwork tells something about the people who live or lived there or the shop that is located there. They are described in a handy booklet with photos and a map available at the TIB counter, Markt 10 in Zaltbommel.

City walk - The walk is contained in a handy booklet with a map and takes you, accompanied by the necessary historical information, through the historic center of Zaltbommel. The booklet is available at the TIB counter, Markt 10 in Zaltbommel.

Museums

The Museum Stadskasteel Zaltbommel is a monumental building in the city center of Zaltbommel. The house is known as the Maarten van Rossem House, named after the builder of the city castle, the legendary Gelderland general Maarten van Rossem (ca.1490 – 1555). The house was built around 1535. www.stadskasteelzaltbommel.nl

During the renovation work in the Minnebroederstraat in Zaltbommel in 1992, the 19th century 'Mikve', the associated rainwater reservoir and remains of the fireplace were recovered, part of the synagogue complex of the former Jewish community of Zaltbommel. www.mikwe.nl


The Driels Museum in Kerkdriel is a historical museum that highlights the history of Kerkdriel, Velddriel, Hoenzadriel and Alem. It is located at Teisterbandstraat 38 in Kerkdriel. The museum is located in a former school building from 1893. www. drielsmuseum.nl

Fiep Westendorp

Illustrator Fiep Westendorp was born in Zaltbommel in 1916 and went to school here. She was best known for her drawings of Jip and Janneke. But she drew much more! Who doesn't know them... Pluk, Pim and Pom, Otje and Floddertje and all those other fantastic characters.

A very fun treasure hunt for children has been created in Zaltbommel and you can read all about it on the fiep scavenger hunt website.

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