In the Achterhoek, nearly every castle has something special to offer. You’ll also find plenty of museums where you can enjoy beautiful artworks and learn about the region’s rich history.
Wasserburg Anholt in Isselburg (Germany) is an impressive castle with a rich history, owned by the noble zu Salm-Salm family since 1641. Castle Anholt is one of the few buildings in North Rhine-Westphalia that remains in private ownership, yet can still be visited under the guidance of a tour guide.
🚘 32 minutes
The Dickens Museum in Braamt takes you into the imaginative world of Charles Dickens, one of the most famous English authors of the 19th century. During a guided tour, you’ll learn more about his life and work through original letters, photographs, and other artefacts.
🚘 21 minutes
Ruurlo Castle, located in the Achterhoek region, is a beautifully restored national monument where art, history, and nature come together. Here, you can admire the impressive Carel Willink collection, set amidst a charming English landscape garden.
🚘 12 minutes
Experience rural life of the past at the Achterhoek Open-Air Museum Erve Kots in Lievelde. During a walking tour with audio guide, you’ll discover how farmers once lived and worked, and delve into the rich history of the region.
🚘 21 minutes
In Borculo, you’ll find one of the largest fire brigade museums in the Netherlands, featuring a unique collection of historical firefighting equipment. From leather buckets and hand pumps to a rare Ahrens Fox from 1927, the museum offers a fascinating insight into the history of firefighting.
🚘 20 minutes
At the National Hiding Museum in Aalten, you can learn all about life in hiding during the Second World War and how it took place in the Achterhoek region.
🚘 21 minutes
Museum Smedekinck is located behind the Betteld and tells the story of the Second World War in Achterhoek and Zelhem.
🚘 5 minutes
