Montfoort and Oudewater

Visit the country's wedding capital Montfoort. Go into the countryside and see the Eendenkooi (duck-trap pond). Experience picturesque Oudewater, the oldest town in the Green Heart, where you can visit the Touwmuseum (rope museum) and spend the night in the elegant Stadslogement B&B.

Inspiration for a day trip to Oudewater

"This small town in the Utrecht region has a dark secret. For many years, suspected witches from all over Europe have come here, which has left an interesting legacy for this cute and sleepy town."

Hotel Montfoort

Spend the night in the heart of Montfoort? Hotel Montfoort is the place. It is a charming, attractive and friendly three-star hotel.
Gastenverblijf Hoogenboom

Gastenverblijf Hoogenboom features an apartment, a holiday home and a Bed & Breakfast. The accommodation is surrounded by countryside.
Stadslogement Oudewater
Stadslogement Oudewater

Stadslogement Oudewater is situated in the centre of Oudewater. It is a fantastic Bed & Breakfast in a delightful location.

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B&B De Ruige Weide
B&B De Ruige Weide

Spend the night in a 19th-century farmhouse and enjoy the view of Oudewater's beautiful landscape. The Bed & Breakfast is in the middle of the Green Heart.

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Montfoort Castle

The castle offers a supreme sense of celebration combined with gourmet food. Enjoy lunch or high tea in a fairy tale-like setting.
Visit the impressive castle
Molen De Valk

It is impossible to imagine Montfoort without this characteristic windmill Visitors have recognised Montfoort by the sight of it since 1753. It is a unique windmill.
Kaasboerderij Doruvael
Het Beloken Land

Visit the Beloken Land
Stadsmuseum Oudewater
Touwmuseum

Come visit the Touwmuseum (rope museum). Rope-making was once the foundation of Oudewater's economy. Much of the working population walked around carrying thick, yellow bundles of hemp on their stomach.

Koeienmuseum

You will find the Koeienmuseum (cow museum) in the middle of the Green Heart in Papekop. Despite the fact that the Netherlands is very much a cattle nation, this is the only museum of its kind.
Visit the museum
Speelgoed- en Poppenmuseum

Dedicated to toys and dolls, this is a very nice, small museum with a great atmosphere just outside Oudewater, with lots to see.
Visit the museum
Grachtenvaert Oudewater

During the Grachtenvaert (canal cruise), you get a look at Oudewater from a surprising perspective, with personal narration from the guide on board, as you sail through the historic centre on the Linschoten and Hollandsche IJssel Rivers.
Discover Oudewater