Resort Bad Boekelo | Mini vacation: 4-Day stay in the 'backyard of the Netherlands' Twente | incl. 3-course dinner

Discover the beautiful nature of Twente by bike or on foot.

With the expansive nature surrounding Resort Bad Boekelo, there is no better way to experience the beauty of Twente than by cycling or hiking. The hotel provides the perfect base for exploring the many cycling and hiking trails that lead through picturesque landscapes and tranquil forests. Whether you're looking for a leisurely ride through the greenery or an active day outdoors, the area around Bad Boekelo caters to every desire.

Cross-border Shopping in Gronau

For a unique day trip, the nearby Gronau in Germany offers a surprising mix of shopping pleasure and cultural experiences. Just a short drive from Resort Bad Boekelo, you can cross the border and immerse yourself in German hospitality. Gronau welcomes visitors with its lively shopping streets, charming boutiques, and cozy cafes, where you can indulge in local delights. This is the perfect opportunity to explore another country without having to travel far.

Shopping in Enschede

Enschede is a real shopping town! The stores in the city center are open seven days a week. Around the H.J. van Heekplein you will find well-known chains such as Zara, Mango and Primark. The cozy little shopping streets, such as the Haverstraatpassage, Walstraat, De Heurne and Zuiderhagen, are home to many local specialty stores and charming boutiques.

Salland Ridge

The Sallandse Heuvelrug National Park is unique. Here you will find the largest contiguous heathland area in northwestern Europe. This national park is 35 km2 large, so you won't get bored easily here. This is also due to the varied nature, from coniferous forests to moors and 'mountains'. Yes really, the Sallandse Heuvelrug even has several. The Archemerberg is the only non-forested mountain, giving you a breathtaking view of Salland, Twente and the valley of the Vecht from the top. Do not have too "high" expectations of this mountain, as its height is 78 meters. The heather is at its most beautiful at the end of summer, as it turns purple, purple, purple.

Salt Museum

The Salt Museum tells the complete story about salt. The museum is not only about the history around Twickel, Boekelo and Hengelo, but also about the periods much further back in time. Salt is an important component of chemistry in world history. Very worthwhile is the basic exhibition and large collection of salt vessels. The rich and varied (interactive) information about this important raw material for our lives will amaze young and old, individual visitor and group.

Hof van Twente Vineyard

Roelof and Ilse Visscher started Wijngaard Hof van Twente in 2000. With 5.5 hectares of land, the vineyard is one of the largest vineyards in the Netherlands. To produce the red, white and rosé wines, grapes are grown that thrive in the northern climate. In the Visscher family's yard, the grapes are processed into the Twente wines. People with a distance to the labor market also work at the Vineyard & Care Farm. For all tours and/or tastings, visit www.twentewijn.nl.

Grolsch brewery

For more than 400 years, beer has been brewed to recipe at Grolsch. Take the 2.5-hour Grolsch Brewery Tour or choose another fun tour. You'll discover all about beer and about Grolsch in particular. Voted best outing of 2017 and 2018! Prices already from 15 euros per person. Tip: Should you love hiking (and drinking)? The brewery is just a 45-minute walk from the hotel.