Lieve Lievelde

There are various supermarkets in the area. You will find the Jumbo, AH, Liddl and Aldi in both Lichtenvoorde and Groenlo. Cheese farm Weenink in Lievelde has a farm shop where they sell regional products in addition to cheese and bread. The farm shop is open daily in high season. The farm shop of Eko-farm Arink in Lievelde is only open on Saturdays. There is a weekly market in Lichtenvoorde on Saturday and on Wednesday and Saturday in Winterswijk. On Friday there is a small weekly market in Groenlo,

Lievelde is located in the Winterswijk, Groenlo, Lichtenvoorde triangle on one of the most beautiful spots in the Achterhoek. Surrounded by the green tranquility of vast forests, meadows and historic towns. Virtually nowhere in the Netherlands is the variety of the landscape so varied; forests, meadows, blossomed trees, streams, hedges, farms and castles form a beautiful backdrop landscape. The many peat areas, the national landscape with its ash, wooded banks and peat bog provide many hiking and cycling pleasure. And various cycling and walking routes start from the house and junction 33 is located next to the park. Mountain bikers and cyclists can also enjoy themselves here. In the Achterhoek lies the hospitality for the taking. Along most routes you will come across many stalls where you can often buy various traditional local products for sale such as ice cream, meat, cheese, fruit, plants or home-made jams. At an "uutblaoshuusken" (which means "blowing out" in Dutch) you can take a break and often you can grab a cup of coffee or tea yourself. In many cases you can also get local products here: ice cream, meat, cheese, mustard, asparagus, wine, beer you name it. Do you enjoy wandering through the atmospheric towns? Then go to the picturesque book town of Bredevoort, fortified town of Groenlo and not to forget the Hanseatic city of Zutphen with its monumental facades and courtyards. Every town has its own authentic atmosphere, beautiful old streets, nice shops, pleasant squares with restaurants and cafes. If you prefer to go shopping, Winterswijk, Enschede or Bocholt in Germany is a must. There is much, very much to explore in this beautiful area; cycling, walking or horse riding through the forests of the beautiful Achterhoek landscape. There are several castles and museum farms in the area that you can visit. Various walking and cycling routes have been set out around the askderveen and Korenburgerveen, and a trip to the Zwillbrocker Venn nature reserve, just over the German border, where you can watch Flamingos, is worthwhile.

In the Achterhoek you will find many activities for the whole family. There is plenty to discover and do in the immediate vicinity for young and old. From hiking to mountain biking, from swimming to farmer's golf, from playing in a mega play paradise or from experiencing the farming life of the past, from wandering through the largest maze in the Netherlands to sniffing art at the More in Ruurlo museum. You can choose to explore the area by bike, car or on foot. But you can also rent a solex, scooter or scooter. For the little ones there is a gnome route in the gnome forest, but there are also gnome routes set out at various places in the neighborhood. Very nice to combine this with a city walk. The basis of the Grolsch beer brewery is in Groenlo. But nowadays there are many small breweries that brew their own special beers. Visit a beer brewer or one of the vineyards in the area. Guided tours and tastings are regularly organized. Experience the bare footpath, walk the clog path or take the romantic love path in Ruurlo. If you prefer to go higher, climb one of the churches in the area for a view of the city, the climbing tower in the Questionderveen or visit the climbing forest in Ruurlo. What is there to do? Various activities are organized in the Achterhoek during the year. During the summer season, walks are offered in various locations under the guidance of a guide. This brings the fascinating culture, history and nature of the Achterhoek to life. This way you can take a historical city walk in Groenlo under the guidance of Prince Frederik Hendrik. Prince Frederik Hendrik talks about his life in earlier times and at the same time shows the most beautiful places in the fortified city of Groenlo. For children there is a nice coin route through the city and the historic dungeons can be viewed in the town hall. In addition, there are various fortress days during the summer season and every 2 years, in October, time is turned back to 1627 and the "Battle of Grolle" is simulated. A fascinating spectacle. In picturesque Bredevoort, Prince Maurits talks about a siege adventure in the 80-year war during a city walk. But you can also wander through Bredevoort with Hendrickje Stoffels, Rembrandt's lover. Here the stories from old times come to fruition again. An International Book Market takes place four times a year in the picturesque book town of Bredevoort, but also outside of these 4 days, Bredevoort is known for its many book shops and outdoor cupboards with books. In September the old city center of Bredevoort is transformed into a light festival where various light boats pass through the canal at “Bredevoort Schittert”. Together with thousands of tea lights and many candles, they illuminate the town. In Winterswijk you can walk with an experienced guide along interesting buildings, monuments and facade signs. You will visit characteristic and unique places and during the tour you will receive extensive background information about the beautiful legacy of Winterswijk. If you opt for a guided walking tour in the quarry in Winterswijk, the guide will tell you more about the history of the scenic landscape, the special natural values, the exceptional geological qualities of the area. In the Netherlands, there are less than a hundred hectares of live high peat left. The Vragenderveen is part of a unique piece of high moor with a rich flora and fauna is certainly worth a visit. Because of the dangers one can only enter the peat area under the guidance of a guide. Every year there are a number of excursions through this unique piece of nature. Every year, on the second Sunday of September, you can watch the floats with dahlias in Lichtenvoorde. This is a colorful and photogenic event, the second largest flower parade in the world. Winterswijk and Beltrum also have a flower parade around August and September. Just across the border, in Bocholt, from the beginning of December you can enjoy a wonderful Christmas atmosphere in the city center with cozy stalls. The atmosphere is cozy and pleasant. A must if you like a smaller Christmas market. Finally, various remains of hiding places can still be found in the Achterhoek because many people moved from the cities to the countryside in the Achterhoek. Near the park you will find the hiding hut on the Brakerweg. A visit to the national hiding museum in Aalten is recommended. From this museum there is a regular tour of the Aaltense Gängeskes with a local guide during the summer season. If you want to see what there is to do in the area, check out www.achterhoekagenda.nl. Here you can find all out tips in the area. But of course you can also relax in the garden or by the fireplace in your holiday home. In short, enjoy and relax.