Endless cycling and hiking on the Sallandse Heuvelrug or visiting theme parks? Rent a holiday home in Overijssel!

The province of Overijssel has many highlights that make your holiday unforgettable! Starting with two nature parks, each with its own charm: Weerribben-Wieden National Park, where you can enjoy endless views during a canoe trip or boat tour, and the Sallandse Heuvelrug, where you can hike across rolling heathlands. Do you want to surround yourself with wide-open nature on your holiday? Rent a holiday home in Overijssel!

Discover the Vechtdal from your holiday home in Overijssel

When people think of Overijssel, they often think of the IJssel River, but did you know there's another river that flows from Germany through the province? It’s the Vecht, and its banks offer beautiful scenery for cyclists and hikers. Heathlands, forests, meadows, and even sand drifts — the Vechtdal has it all! Cycling here is well-known, and you’ll pass through lovely towns like Ommen and Dalfsen. Follow the river from the Netherlands and cycle across the border to Darfeld Castle in Germany, a gem located by a small lake. In the Netherlands, highlights include the hamlet of Vilsteren with its beautiful estate. Take a break to admire the picturesque manor house, windmill, and farms.

Terraces along the Vecht

Many spots along the Vecht invite hikers and cyclists to relax by the water with a bite and a drink. Try the terrace at Buitenplaats de Luwte near Zwolle or enjoy a meal at Grand Café Restaurant De Troubadour.

Torenpad: a historic walk past monumental ‘towers’

Want to explore the landscape of Overijssel along a route filled with historic buildings? The Torenpad takes you through rolling terrain and past centuries-old churches and monasteries.

Experience peace and space on the Sallandse Heuvelrug

Hikers will be drawn to the Sallandse Heuvelrug, a diverse nature area with heathlands, pine forests, and sand drifts. A good starting point is the Buitencentrum Sallandse Heuvelrug, where you’ll find route information and a cozy café called “Buitengewoon Lekker.” As the name suggests, the Heuvelrug is full of rolling forests and open heath. Tip: head to Schuilenburg and follow the Trage Tocht Hellendoorn trail. You’ll start in the woods and eventually reach a scenic coulisse landscape with beautiful vistas. Hungry? Stop at pancake house “Onder de Eiken.” From there, continue toward the Reggedal, where the Regge River winds through a dreamy mix of river plains and woods.

Visit amusement parks from your holiday home in Overijssel

If any province has the best theme parks, it’s Overijssel! Be sure to visit one of these parks from your holiday home in the region.

Avonturenpark Hellendoorn

Plan a day to visit one of the most fun amusement parks in the Netherlands: Avonturenpark Hellendoorn! It offers more than 30 attractions, including roller coasters, water rides, and a pirate ship. Plus, there’s an entire water park with spectacular slides!

Theme park Slagharen

Want to visit another park during your stay? Attractiepark Slagharen is packed with thrilling rides like the Gold Rush coaster and the Free Fall Tower. And if it starts to rain, just watch a 4D movie in the theater!

Outdoor Challenge Park

Looking for adrenaline and outdoor fun? Head to Challenge Outdoorpark in Oldenzaal for activities like climbing, archery, abseiling, or kayaking — plenty of action and adventure guaranteed!

Weerribben-Wieden National Park

North of Kampen lies a watery peatland full of ditches, lakes, and grasslands. Explore on your own by canoe from Buitencentrum Weerribben or take a boat tour. The company “Varen in de Wieden” offers tours to Blokzijl, a picturesque village on a small lake. You can even book themed packages like a BBQ cruise!

Walking and cycling in Twente

Want to discover charming estates and country houses? Go cycling in Twente! This sparsely populated region features rolling farmland, lush nature, and winding streams. If you follow the cycling junctions from Langeveen to Weerselo, you'll see beautiful countryside, water mills, and even a monastery. One of the best reasons to rent a holiday home in Twente is the picturesque town of Ootmarsum and its extensive cycling network. There are so many route options, and with a walking network twice as large, Twente is perfect for a nature-based holiday!

Discover the monuments of Kampen and cycle along the IJssel

Looking to visit a Hanseatic city with character? Then Kampen is a must-see! The city skyline along the IJssel River is marked by several churches, and the golden-wheel bridge is a real eye-catcher. A simple city walk in Kampen is a treat in itself. You’ll encounter countless monuments — from churches to old city gates — giving the feeling of walking through an open-air museum. In fact, Kampen boasts over 500 monuments! Tip: cycle along the IJssel to the Zalkerveer tea house and relax on the riverside terrace. To complete the loop, take the ferry across to Zalk and follow the river back toward Kampen.

Rent a holiday home in Overijssel

Overijssel is a province stretching from the IJsselmeer and Weerribben-Wieden National Park to the agricultural region of Twente. In between, you'll find even more beautiful nature! The Sallandse Heuvelrug is a favorite among hikers with its rolling terrain, while cyclists enjoy following the Vecht Valley. Along the way, you’ll encounter highlights like castles, monasteries, and water mills! Looking for more action? With several theme parks nearby, there’s no shortage of adventure from your holiday home in Overijssel!