Almelo Overijssel
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Almelo is a city in the province of
Overijssel in the eastern Netherlands. The main population centres
are Aadorp, Almelo, Mariaparochie and Bornerbroek. Almelo is
located in the middle of the rolling countryside of Twente, about
15 kms northwest of Enschede. The tourist towns of Ootmarsum,
Delden and Markelo are only a bicycle ride away. Within the city
limits lies the castle of the Counts of Almelo. Also worth seeing
is Huize Almelo, a centuries-old castle in the city centre. |
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Places to visit in Overijssel |
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Overijssel is a province of the Netherlands
in the central eastern part of the country. The province's name
means "Lands across river IJssel". Overijssel is bordered
by Germany to the east, the Achterhoek region of Gelderland to
the south, the Veluwe region of Gelderland and Flevoland to the
west, and Friesland and the former moors of Drenthe to the north.
Its capital city is Zwolle and the largest city is Enschede.The
scenery is filled with pastures, woods and moors, from the farmlands
of Twente to the 'Sallandse Heuvelrug' (Ridge) or the vast "wetlands"
and the marshlands of National Park 'De Weeribben', where you
will discover lovely villages, traditional farmsteads, and castles.
The landscape lends itself to many activities including canoeing,
cycling, walking and horse riding. Places of interest include
the children's theme park 'Slagharen', the 'Vijvertuin' (pond
garden) by Ada Hofman, the gardens of Mien Ruys or the castle
gardens of 'Kasteel Twickel', the Hanseatic historic town of
Deventer and the National Parks 'De Weerribben' or 'De Sallandse
Heuvelrug'. |
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Where is Almelo? |
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Almelo is about 159 kms from Amsterdam
and Amsterdam Airport (Schiphol).
Almelo is about 186 kms from Rotterdam
and Rotterdam Airport.
By Air - Amsterdam's airport Schiphol (www.schiphol.nl) is
the Netherlands’ main international airport and the third
busiest in Europe. Rotterdam Airport (www.rotterdam-airport.nl)
is much smaller but has handy links to the UK, Germany and Mediterranean
destinations.
By Ferry - Several companies operate car/passenger ferries
between the Netherlands and the UK. Stenaline (www.stenaline.co.uk)
sails between Harwich and Hoek van Holland, while P&O North
Sea Ferries (www.poferries.com) operates an overnight ferry every
evening between Hull and Europoort (near Rotterdam).
By Train - The Netherlands has good train links to Germany
and Belgium and on to France.
By Bus - Amsterdam and Rotterdam, and a few of Holland’s
smaller cities such as Den Haag and Utrecht, are well connected
to the rest of Europe by long-distance bus.
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Almelo holiday homes - Accommodation in or close
to Almelo Holland
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Erve Vleerboer
City: Albergen
Region: Overijssel
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This apartment is located in Albergen (Twente), in the farmhouse
of the owner which has a stable, old cow-, chicken- and fruit
breeds. You will have a lovely view on the fields and the orchard
from the apartment. The accommodation is ideally located to explore
the Twente region on foot, by car or bicycle. |
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