Twickel Castle, just outside Delden, is situated in the middle of a beautiful 4000-hectare estate. The estate, with its beautiful castle gardens, is definitely worth a visit! The varied landscape consists of gently sloping fields and meadows, forests and ancient oaks, heaths and fens. Streams and hedgerows meander between them. The estate contains about one hundred and fifty farms, recognisable by black and white shutters, and other buildings such as two water mills, the water tower and the sawmill. Culture and nature go hand in hand at Twickel.

Tourist tips

• Estate Twickel: The gardens of Twickel Castle are part of a unique cultural-historical heritage. Next to the castle, which dates back to 1347, is a formal garden, a rock garden and an extensive park with ponds and a game reserve. In the summer months, the Orangery is used as a tearoom.
• Castles and art town of Diepenheim: The Stedeke with its 6 castles, the Heerlijcke market and the many cultural events and activities.
• City of Delden: A centuries-old picturesque town with several attractions (including the Twickel Estate and the salt museum) where you can enjoy shopping, hiking and cycling. Visit the Streekmarkt, take a walk with the City Tour or enjoy a drink on a terrace.
• Haaksbergen: Shopping, nature, cosy restaurants and many activities to choose from.
• Museums: Rijksmuseum Twenthe, Museum Factory, No Hero, More, Salt Museum, Clog Museum, Crystal Museum.
• Nature areas: Haaksbergerveen, Buurserzand, Witte Veen, Needse Berg, Sallandse Heuvelrug.
• Go sailing with Buurserpot or the Enterse Zomp.
• Visit Museum Buurtspoorweg and go back in time with a beautiful ride on the steam train from Haaksbergen to Boekelo.
• Vineyard Hof van Twente, take a look at the Vineyard and enjoy a nice glass on the terrace.
• Outlet Centre Ochttrup.
• The open-air theaters Hertme and “de Kösterskoele” in Markelo.
• Casino in Enschede

Hengevelde is located a short distance from the pleasant shopping cities of Enschede, Hengelo and Almelo. Not much further you will find the Hanseatic cities of Zutphen and Deventer. Other nice places to visit are Borculo, Winterswijk or National Book City and the former fortified town of Bredevoort. A trip to Germany is also an option, because you only have to cover fifteen kilometres for that.

Every first Saturday of the month, on the idyllic square near the Old Church in the centre of Delden, from 9.00 to 15.00, there is the Twente Local Market, the oldest and best-known in the region.

A new art museum in Delden: Museum No Hero. The museum has a permanent collection as well as changing exhibitions in the field of international art. Five centuries and five continents come together in Museum No Hero, which is housed in a beautiful historic building from 1726. Nine exhibition rooms – filled with a wonderful selection of paintings, sculptures, furniture and a single clock – show you a concise overview of five centuries of international art history, spread across five continents.

Roelof and Ilse Visscher started Vineyard Hof van Twente in 2000. With 5.5 hectares of land, the vineyard is one of the largest in the Netherlands. For the production of red, white and rosé wines, grapes are grown that thrive in the northern climate. On the estate of the Visscher family, the grapes are processed into Twente wines. In good weather, the wine terrace is open daily* from 11.00 to 17.00. Come have a look at the vineyard and enjoy yourself on the terrace at the Sueterie! * closed on Sundays

Oranjemuseum het Nieuwe Haghuis

Houses a wealth of beautiful sights including memorial plates, tiles, glasses and books about the Royal Family and their scions.

Diepenheim - “Stedeke” in the green with art and culture

With almost 2,700 inhabitants, Diepenheim is the smallest town in Hof van Twente. Local residents affectionately call it “our Stedeke” (our little town). Art, culture and nature are inextricably linked here. In Diepenheim you will find a large number of galleries, museums, studios and stages together. The six castles in Diepenheim and the immediate vicinity are a feast for the eyes. Huis te Diepenheim, Warmelo Castle (where Prince Bernard's mother lived), the Nijenhuis and Westerflier houses, Weldam Castle and Wegdam Manor, all with associated, easily accessible estates, some of which have gardens that are also open to the public. Tip: Cycle the 6 castles route.