At the park “De Witte Bergen” it is possible to rent (electric) bicycles. At the entrance you will find the reception where you can receive and return the bikes. If you want to book in advance then we would like to hear it, then we arrange that the bikes are at the house.
Carstenbos borders directly on the park the White Mountains and is easily accessible via an entrance gate in the park (50 meters from our cottage). This 15 km walk leads you through the beautiful surroundings of Ijhorst, Staphorst and De Wijk https://www.route.nl/wandelroute/764110/het-reestdal-een-echt-wandelparadijs
Visit Giethoorn and admire the thatched farmhouses on the many peat islands, take a tour with a punter through the canals of this “Venice of the Netherlands” or also “Venice of the North”. Enjoy a delicious lunch or dinner in one of the inviting waterfront restaurants. In Giethoorn there are still two shipyards, which build the original Gieterse Punter and other flat bottom boats. https://www.giethoorn.com/
In the lively monument village of Orvelte – where people live and work – you experience life as a story. Take a trip and experience Orvelte! In Orvelte, there are beautiful, traditional farmhouses and other rustic buildings. Some of the farmhouses and buildings are open for visits. https://orvelte.net/
In WILDLAND, there are surprising encounters and unexpected adventures. An expedition through the worlds of WILDLANDS is best for the whole family, your friends or colleagues, so you can share all your stories and adventures. https://www.wildlands.nl/
Here you can stroll along the many local shops and specialty boutiques. https://www.visitzwolle.com/winkelen-in-zwolle/ https://www.hoogeveen.nl/Recreatie_en_Toerisme/Winkelen https://ontdekmeppel.nl/winkels-in-meppel/