A day out in the Achterhoek.

A day out? These are the best trips for the whole family!

Below are the nicest trips at a glance, which you can take during your stay at De Twee Bruggen.

Visit one of the many charming villages

• Vorden is the village of eight castles, with beautiful walking and cycling routes through nature and past historic castles. A great place for lovers of culture and history. Vorden is about 29 kilometres away; a 30-35-minute drive by car.
• Bredevoort is a fortified town and the book town of the Netherlands, with numerous second-hand bookshops and antique shops. It is ideal for a quiet, cultural day. You can visit Bredevoort while walking from De Twee Bruggen, as it is only a few kilometres from the park.
• Borculo offers a wonderful combination of nature and culture, with an authentic water mill complex and the interesting Crystal Museum. Perfect for a family outing. Borculo is 31 kilometres from our park.
• Zelhem is also called ‘the green heart of the Achterhoek’ and is known for its beautiful surroundings, where you can make wonderful walking and cycling trips. The village itself has a cosy village centre, where you can stop off at various restaurants. This village is 28 kilometres from De Twee Bruggen; a drive of about half an hour.
• Ruurlo is not far from Zelhem and is known for Ruurlo Castle, which houses Museum MORE. This museum displays the largest collection of works by the famous Dutch realist painter Carel Willink. This area is also ideal for hiking and cycling.
• Doesburg is a historic Hanseatic town on the river IJssel, known for its well-preserved medieval street plan, the iconic Doesburg Mustard Factory and the Lalique Museum. A perfect destination for a day of culture-sniffing. This town is -at 45 kilometres- a little further from our park.
• Surrounded by green hills and forests, Lochem has a charming village centre with nice shops and restaurants. It is ideal for walking and cycling in nature and has an attractive centre with historical buildings. For this town, you are about 40 minutes in the car.
• Lichtenvoorde is a cosy village with many events, such as the annual Bloemencorso (September) and the Zwarte Cross (July). The village has a lively town centre with shops, restaurants and cafés. There is a rich nightlife here where residents from surrounding villages like to congregate. Lichtenvoorde is about a 20-minute drive from De Twee Bruggen.

End the day on a culinary note at one of the following top restaurants

A day out should include one (or more) culinary stops. We have selected the finest spots for every occasion, all within cycling distance of De Twee Bruggen:

Vineyards

Sometimes Winterswijk looks like the France of the Achterhoek... For the region is particularly suitable for wine growing. This is partly due to the combination of the type of soil and the favourable microclimate. So don't forget to visit a vineyard to taste genuine Achterhoek wines:

• Vineyard Hesselink is a family-run vineyard, where you will discover delicious quality wines from Dutch soil. The vineyard offers guided tours and wine tastings.
• Vineyard De Reeborghesch is a sustainable vineyard, working according to the principles of organic farming. It also offers guided tours and wine tastings.
• Vineyard De Hennepe offers a quiet and relaxed atmosphere. Here, grapes are grown on centuries-old ash fields and as naturally as possible with grass, clover and flowers.

Lunch tips

• Bijzonder Gewoon is located in the heart of Winterswijk. The cosy lunchroom Bijzonder Gewoon offers simple and honest dishes made from organic, seasonal and locally produced ingredients.
• VanStreek is a concept that combines catering and retail. Here too, lunch dishes are served with ingredients from -yes- the region. From hearty soups to an extensive lunch board or homemade cakes.
• De Zwaan is a traditional Dutch café, confirmed in a monumental building on the market square. Here you choose from a variety of lunch dishes, including the classic ‘uitsmijter’ and various sandwiches.
• De Revolutie feels like you are staying in Cuba. The Revolution exudes a typical Cuban atmosphere and you can taste it in the dishes: will you go for a light salad, a savoury sandwich or a fine burrito after all?
• Kronenhuis is located in the heart of Winterswijk. It is a warm place to enjoy a delicious lunch. The monumental building exudes rustic charm with its wooden balcony, large fireplace and comfortable seating.

Coffee spots

• Coffee house De Koets provides a classic coffee experience. Located in the city centre, this cosy and homely spot offers a wide selection of coffee, tea and pastries.
• Rosenhaege is a slice of England, but in Winterswijk. Rosenhaege invites you to their Celtic Coffee House - where you have a view of the surrounding British gardens.
• Blend 61 is slightly less classic, but certainly no less delicious! Blend 61 is a contemporary restaurant, in the heart of Winterswijk. The name reflects the philosophy of the kitchen: a mix of flavours, cultures and styles create a unique culinary experience.

Dining tips

• De Schoppe is a cosy and informal restaurant on our holiday park. It is a great place to enjoy a sumptuous dinner in a relaxed atmosphere. Here, too, the chef works mainly with local ingredients!
• LEV. by Mike is a place where you treat yourself to a surprise menu created from the best ingredients of the season. Chef Mike prepares each dish with passion and creativity, making this restaurant a must-visit for foodies.
• The Keunenhuis, a monumental farmhouse, is chef Nel Schellekens' culinary testing ground. Here you can ‘dine with Nel’ on Friday evening, Saturday evening or Sunday afternoon, where she cooks from her cooking altar while her husband Henk takes care of all the glasses.