Holiday homes in Rhenen

Holiday homes in Rhenen

Rhenen is located in the far southeast of the province of Utrecht. The city lies on the flanks of the Utrechtse Heuvelrug, one of the largest nature reserves in the Netherlands. This mean so a holiday home in Rhenen is a fantastic destination for nature lovers. Lovely waking and cycling routes have been set out on and around the Grebbeberg hill, which will lead you past the most beautiful spots. The "Blue Chamber" floodplain area for example, is a paradise for bird watching. Every spring, a large colony of cormorants, blue herons and spoonbills breed here. On the other side of Rhenen there are extensive forests, which are interspersed with heaths and grasslands. This is also a great place for walking and cycling. Keep your eyes and ears open and spot special bird species such as the nightjar, green woodpecker and wood lark.

Sights in and around Rhenen

Rhenen has plenty to offer for a wonderful holiday or a weekend getaway. The town lies on the banks of the Lower Rhine and has a number of beautiful sights. The most striking is the imposing Cunera church tower, a fine piece of architecture from the 15th century. The historic Binnenmolen is also worth a visit. This flour mill was built in 1893 to replace a so-called "post mill" on the same site. Perhaps Rhenen's best-known attraction is Ouwehand Zoo, one of the most beautiful zoos in the Netherlands and even in Europe. This means there a plenty of reasons to choose a holiday home in Rhenen. You will find everything you need for a relaxing stay: you can go swimming and play golf, there is WiFi available and you can enjoy all home comforts in the middle of nature.

Affordable booking through Micazu

From a charming chalet in the middle of nature to the pleasant atmosphere of a holiday park: at Micazu you will always find a holiday home that suits you. You will also book directly with the owner, which is often a lot cheaper.

Discover the most beautiful places in the province of Utrecht. Check out the selection of private holiday homes in Rhenen.

Nice things to know about Rhenen

• The Grebbeberg is the best known, but not the only hill in Rhenen. Other hills are: the Elsterberg, Prattenburgse Berg, Sparreboomsche Berg, Buurtsche Berg, Paasheuvel, Thymse Berg, Koerheuvel, Donderberg and the Laarschenberg.
• The name Rhenen was first mentioned in the year 855 as ‘villa Hreni’, which means something like ‘Rhenen Neighbourhood’.
• Ouwehands Zoo is named after its founder: Cor Ouwehand from Rotterdam.
• Various famous Dutch people were born and raised in Rhenen, including former football player Edo Ophof and political commentator Sywert van Lienden. Dutch TV personality Mies Bouwman also lived here.

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