Discover Beusichem

Beusichem combines a distinctive village layout with historic buildings, an annual horse market and routes through the countryside. When planning your trip, you can choose from a range of interests: the village’s architectural history, a festival weekend or an outdoor activity. For walks, there is a circular route with a choice of distances; cycling routes and canoeing near Beusichem are also mentioned.

Village layout and architectural history

Beusichem has the elongated shape of what is known as a fork-shaped village: its streets converge like the prongs of a fork. The term therefore describes not a single building, but the layout of the village streets. Beusichem is officially designated as a protected townscape and village landscape. The designation has reference number 1405 and the status “Aangewezen” (designated).

Another point of reference in time is the Sint-Johannes-de-Doperkerk. The present-day church dates from the 15th or 16th century, while its tower dates from the 12th century. The church and tower therefore have different dates, a detail that helps put the building’s history into context.

Individual farmsteads and houses also offer architectural points of interest. Ganzenoord is a farm in Beusichem with a crosswise-set residential section beneath a thatched gabled roof between gables, and with corner chimneys. The right-hand gable has wall anchors bearing the year 1706. Kattenburg is a farm from the early 19th century with a crosswise-set residential section beneath a thatched gabled roof between gables. Dorpslust is a house originally dating from the 16th century, with a gabled roof between gables. The descriptions thus differ both in their dates and in the architectural details they specify.

Market and theatre

The Paardenmarkt Beusichem is a centuries-old horse market that has been held since 1461 and attracts many visitors every year. Today, it has grown into a festival weekend featuring a fair, horse market, braderie and various artists in the festival tent. If you are planning to travel for the market, check the specific event dates for your chosen period.

The Heerenlogement Theatre presents 40 to 45 professional performances per season. Its focus is on cabaret, comedy and music; the number of performances may change in future seasons. The market and theatre therefore offer different cultural occasions: the market takes place annually, while the theatre programme is organised by season.

Walking, cycling and time outdoors

The Engelroderpad is a 16-kilometre circular walking route that can be shortened to 14 or 8 kilometres. It starts and ends at Markt 5 in Beusichem, 4112 JR. The route runs through the countryside around Beusichem and Zoelmond, through historic village centres and meadows, along standard orchards and through water-rich natural areas. The three route lengths give you a practical choice for your walk. As route details may change due to path maintenance, it is worth checking the current route before setting off.

For a cycling trip, “Heerlijke vergezichten langs de Lek” starts in Beusichem. The “De pontjes rond” route includes the ferry crossing between Beusichem and Wijk bij Duurstede. If you plan this trip, check the ferry timetable in advance.

De Meent recreation park is near Beusichem, in the municipality of Buren. Canoeing is possible there, and several walking and cycling routes run around the recreational lake. At the Dorpsboomgaard in Beusichem, visitors can enjoy the trees, blossoms and fruit. Which blossoms or fruit are in view depends on the season.

There are different things to focus on when choosing an outing: on the Engelroderpad, you can choose from three route lengths, while De Meent is centred on canoeing and paths around the lake. At the Dorpsboomgaard, by contrast, the season matters.

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