UNWIND AND ENJOY
THE VELUWE
Empty your head, step out of the daily rhythm: the Veluwe offers plenty of opportunities to unwind, relax and enjoy. If you leave Herberg de Zwaan you are within 5 minutes in the nature that lends itself to hiking or cycling.
Nearby places
Elspeet is surrounded by vast forests, moors and cozy villages. Its location is ideal for those who want to explore the Veluwe. These places are within cycling or walking distance of Herberg de Zwaan:
- Staverden (5 km) - castle, estate and the smallest town in the Netherlands
- Vierhouten (7 km) - forest village with terraces
- Nunspeet (10 km) - stores, galleries and market
- Ermelo (13 km) - charming Veluwe village with history
- Harderwijk (14 km) - fishing town by the water
- Apeldoorn (20 km) - museums, Het Loo Palace and city parks
- Elburg (20 km) - fortified town with harbor and history
Whether you are looking for nature, culture, crafts or a fine place for coffee or lunch - everything is at your fingertips.
Hiking and biking
Through the extensive network of hiking and cycling nodes, you can easily put together your own route. You can also choose an organized nature excursion or wildlife safari accompanied by a guide.
Routes can be planned very easily through veluwe.nl.
Need a bike or e-chopper? Rent them from Hazeleger Tweewielers or Vlijm Fietsen, right next to or opposite the inn.
Relax
Not hiking or biking for a while? There are several fine wellness locations nearby:
- Zwaluwhoeve - Hierden
- Saunadrôme - Putten
- Veluwse Bron - Emst
Herberg de Zwaan offers a complete wellness package together with Saunadrôme
Also special: walk the barefoot trail or visit a singing bowl concert at Centrum de Ruimte in Vierhouten.
Activities
Prefer to do something active? All sorts of things are possible in the area.
- Hit a ball at Golf Course Het Rijk van Nunspeet
- Visit Outdoor Center Nunspeet: there, among other things, you can join a nature guide in an electric baby carriage, take a tour in a classic 2CV (ugly duckling), do electric mountain biking or a guided nature walk.
Dining
In the evenings, join us in our own restaurant Het Spijslokaal (Tuesday through Saturday) for an atmospheric dinner and a good glass of wine. Also in Elspeet and surrounding villages are fine eateries to find - from local eateries to surprising kitchens. Plenty of choice so.