So much to do in and around Tiel
Endless meadows, orchards and the river Waal at your feet — and within cycling distance: historic towns, festivals, vineyards and fun on the water.
Towns & culture
Historic towns and museums — all close by.
Historic Tiel
Shops and terraces in the historic centre on the Waal, just minutes from the park.
Flipje & Streekmuseum
The story of Tiel and its famous fruit mascot Flipje.
Royal town of Buren
The pearl of the Betuwe: the Orange Museum, the 1612 orphanage, the synagogue and the Prince of Orange windmill.
Loevestein Castle
Hugo de Groot's famous castle where the Waal and Maas meet — a classic day out.
Climb St Martin's tower
Climb the tower of the Sint-Maartenskerk for views over Tiel, the Waal and the Betuwe.
City walk & street art
Explore Tiel on a guided or GPS city walk past monuments and 3D street art.
Agnietenhof theatre
Tiel’s theatre — cabaret, music and drama within walking distance of the centre.
Zaltbommel & Culemborg
Two charming fortified towns on the water, with markets, monuments and terraces.
Day trip: Nijmegen or Den Bosch
Both cities are a short drive away — museums, terraces and history.
Villages & estates
The Betuwe at its finest: dyke villages and historic estates all around the park.
Villages along the Waal dyke
Ophemert, Varik and Neerijnen: little churches, dyke cottages and serene views — our neighbouring villages.
Mariënwaerdt estate
Historic estate near Beesd on the river Linge, with walking routes and a farm shop full of regional produce.
Neerijnen estate
Walk around Huis Neerijnen and through the flood plains — just a few kilometres from the park.
Nature & active
The Betuwe is walking, cycling and water country — it starts at the dyke outside the park.
Walking on the Waal dyke
Step out of the park and straight onto the dyke: views over the river and passing barges.
Cycling through the orchards
Signposted routes past orchards, villages and the river Linge — the Betuwe is cycling country.
Blossom season
In April the orchards around the park are in full bloom — the perfect time for a bike ride.
Out on the water
Cross the Waal by foot ferry, take a boat trip on the Linge or rent a canoe or SUP.
Appeltern Gardens
Extensive, inspiring show gardens for garden lovers — a quick hop across the river by ferry.
Betuwe vineyards
Taste regional wine at one of the Betuwe wine estates, such as in Erichem near Buren.
Golf at De Batouwe
A golf course among the orchards in Zoelen, just around the corner.
Wellness at Aqua Vita
Sauna and wellness in Tiel — an afternoon of complete relaxation.
Birds & flood plains
The flood plains along the Waal are a paradise for birdwatchers — you will spot storks at the park itself.
With & the kids
From beaches to giant pandas — family outings a short drive away.
De Beldert recreation lake
Swimming, water sports and a beach close to Zennewijnen — perfect for a hot summer day.
GeoFort Herwijnen
An adventurous hands-on fort all about maps, navigation and technology — fun and educational.
Ouwehands Zoo
The zoo in Rhenen, famous for its giant pandas, a short drive away.
Fruit picking & roadside stalls
In season, buy cherries, apples and pears from the stalls along the dyke — or pick your own.
Streeckerij De Betuwe
Farm ice cream and regional produce at the fruit farm — a favourite stop on the cycling route.
Butterfly garden & deer park
Free little outings in Tiel: butterflies in the butterfly garden and feeding deer at the deer park.
Farmers golf
Golf, Betuwe-style: clog on a stick, ball in the meadow — hilarious for the whole family.
Rainy day?
Bowling, laser tag or a game of billiards in Tiel — nobody gets bored indoors either.
Playgrounds
At the park and throughout Tiel you will find great playgrounds for all ages.
Events through the year
April
Blossom rides
Cycling and walking tours through the blossoming orchards of the Betuwe.
June
Buren Bijzonder & art market
Art route through royal Buren and the art market in the orphanage gardens — the region’s largest open-air exhibition.
June – July
Cherry season
Betuwe cherry season: stalls full of fresh cherries along the dykes around the park.
September
Appelpop
Free music festival on the Waalkade with big Dutch names.
September
Fruitcorso Tiel
Floats covered in fruit parade through town — Tiel’s biggest celebration for decades.
year-round
Candlelight concerts, Buren
Classical concerts by candlelight in Buren’s medieval St Lambert’s church.