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Hof van Twente

The best kept secret in the Netherlands!

Markelo, Diepenheim, Goor, Hengevelde, Bentelo and Delden each have their own identity and together they are Hof van Twente. Discover a unique combination of nature, culture and hospitality here in every season. Come to the Hof for an unforgettable experience!

From wick to wheel

There are two historic watermills in Hof van Twente. One spins his paddle wheel in Diepenheim under the name Den Haller (1169). This is the oldest grain mill in Overijssel. Near Delden, the Noordmolen (1347) is located in an idyllic location where linseed oil is extracted from linseed. A few hundred years younger, but just as special, is the historic Houtzaagmolen Twickel (1771). Here you can see how skilled craftsmen used to saw planks from thick oak trees with a steam engine. De Braakmolen was built in 1856 next to the Klompenmuseum (Clog Museum) in Goor. This is an octagonal mill. And if you stop at the Molen van Buursink (1835) in Markelo, don’t leave without a pack of traditional pancake flour. This really makes the tastiest pancakes. The Oelermolen in Oele and the Eschmolen Delden in Delden are also worth a visit.

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Rich in nature

Nature lovers feel at home in Hof van Twente. From the cultivated park landscape of Twickel in Delden to free nature with heaths and burial mounds on De Borkeld near Markelo: nature in the Hof is special and offers extremes. Go out by (racing) bike or mountain bike, walking, on horseback or by car. The most beautiful routes are waiting for you.

Seven castles full of stories

A fairytale in Twente, all those castles! Near Delden: Twickel castle. In and around Diepenheim: Nijenhuis house, Warmelo castle, house in Diepenheim, Westerflier house, Weldam castle and Wegdam manor. A number of castle gardens are open. You can see all the castles around Diepenheim in one day with the Six Castles Cycle Route. Highly recommended!

Art and culture in abundance

There are few areas in the Netherlands where you will find as much art and culture together as in Hof van Twente. In Diepenheim, for example, you will find the first Dutch Drawing Center and gardens as art, including a tree garden at height! Also stroll through the charming fortified town of Delden full of monuments, the modern art museum No Hero, Salt Museum and Museum Farm Wendezoele!

Always something to do

There is always something to do in Hof van Twente. The extensive agenda with food festivals, markets, walking and cycling tours, exhibitions, lectures and theater performances proves this.Want to know what events there are? Check out the website visithofvantwente.nl.

Tasteful Hof van Twente

From refined chocolate and fatty asparagus to fresh pasta and delicious spelled bread. Or do you enjoy a piece of (Wagyu) meat with a glass of Twente rosé from the Hof? Enjoy your meal all year round at Hof van Twente! Taste many of these delicacies at the Streekmarkt Twente, every first Saturday of the month in Delden. Also visit the truly local shops and join the cozy catering industry for a tasty lunch or dinner with local products and the unique hospitality as an extra ingredient. End the day by staying the night in one of the many accommodations in the Hof.

More about Hof van Twente at visithofvantwente.nl

Would you like to know more about Hof van Twente? Visit visithofvantwente.nl for more information, tips and events. You can also download the most beautiful routes here.

Molen van Buursink – English

Molen van Buursink

In the beautiful village of Markelo, there is 5 heuvels in beautiful food with great natural beauty, the state of de Molen van Buursink. It is a korenmolen, built in 1836 on the street as an octagonal stellingmolen. Het passed the Molen van Buursink as zoveel molens aan het begin van de vorige eeuw. Door de komst van olie- en diesel engines and later electric motors will paint the molenaar onafhankelijk van de wind as hij wilde gaan. The stelling and the wieken were never sea-nodig and are slooped. There was a long period of time between the moles and the romp. Op initiatief van burgemeester Van Haarsman Buma en molenaar Schuurman werd de molen in 1991 grondig gerestaureerd zo heeft men dit stukje agrarische Gescheidis voor het nageslacht kunnen behouden.

Grinding on the wind

Before he starts grinding, the miller sets the sails to the wind. By turning the wheel he can shift the canopy, which is on rollers, until the blades are perpendicular to the wind. To catch more wind, the miller can stretch sails on the blades. When the brake (the catch) is released, the mill starts to turn. Using a system of wooden gears and shafts, the rotation of the blades is transferred to the upper (the “runner”) of the two large round millstones, which are placed in a wooden tub.

The miller dumps the grain into a “cane” and ends up in the shaking bin. This is moved back and forth by the “stone spindle”, causing the grain to fall between the millstones little by little. The stones have grooves that grind the grain. The distance between the stones determines the fineness of the flour and is continuously checked and adjusted by the miller during milling. The flour is collected in bags in the flour loft.

Visit the Molen van Buursink

If you would like to know more about how the mill works and what it was like in the past, pay a visit. We are open from Tuesday to Saturday. For precise opening hours, see the Website, among other things. The volunteers will be happy to welcome you and show you around. From the position you can enjoy the view over the village and the surrounding hills. On random days, with sufficient wind, the mill is actually in operation and grinding can be demonstrated.

Mill shop

There is also a cozy mill shop; There we have baking flour, seeds, honey, mustard, but also the cookies, cake and biscuits baked by the volunteers are very special!

In the Muldershoes coffee, tea or a glass of soft drink is served and there are interesting and fun videos (also for the little ones) and there is historical photo material. When the weather is nice we also have chairs outside.