Region in the Netherlands
Overijssel
Space, tranquillity and the real outdoor life
About Overijssel
Overijssel is a province where the great outdoors takes centre stage. Here you’ll find farmyards, farms, country estates, woods and stream valleys, which together form a landscape that invites you to enjoy peace and simplicity. Twente boasts its characteristic bocage landscape with small villages and gentle hills, whilst Salland and the Vecht Valley are home to forests, rivers and vast nature reserves.
Overijssel is also home to some of the Netherlands’ most beautiful Hanseatic towns, such as Zwolle, Deventer, Kampen and Hasselt. These historic towns offer a unique atmosphere, culture and a warm, welcoming feel, with old squares, city walls, museums and child-friendly walking routes. They offer a lovely change of pace during a peaceful holiday in the countryside.
The distances are short, the atmosphere is friendly and nature is always within easy reach. For young families, Overijssel is easy to navigate, green and surprisingly diverse.
Why go on holiday in Overijssel?
Going on holiday in Overijssel feels like coming home to a more relaxed pace of life. The province is peaceful, with little traffic and plenty of space to play, walk and explore. Children can wander around farmyards, watch animals, dive into sandpits and follow paths without you having to organise something all the time. The nature reserves are easily accessible and never far away, so you can easily get out and about every day.
Overijssel gives families the feeling that they’ve really got away from it all, without it being complicated. The combination of nature, open spaces and friendly villages makes it an ideal destination for young children who love being outdoors.
Choose accommodation in Overijssel where there are animals on the farm. For young children, this is often the highlight of the holiday: feeding the chickens, stroking a pony, watching the cows in the meadow or simply seeing what the farm cat is up to today. It gives structure to the day and provides endless entertainment without you having to plan a thing.
If you fancy doing something a bit different for a change, the Toy Museum in Deventer is a brilliant choice. It’s well-organised, interactive and full of things you’ll recognise.
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