Ede: Art, History and Walking Routes

If you’re looking for a hotel in Ede, the city offers several themes to help you plan your trip: public art, memorial sites, walking trails and activities in the De Ginkel area. You can shape your stay around a particular focus—such as art, history or outdoor activities. The places and experiences below showcase different sides of Ede and offer practical ideas for your time there.

Art and history in Ede

In the centre of Ede, the stadsbeeldenroute comprises three walking routes that lead from one work of art to another. Dozens of murals and graffiti works by national and international graffiti artists adorn Ede. De Twaalf Apostelen are another form of public art: the twelve artworks depict the twelve apostles and stand on plinths at the corners and alongside the flowerbeds of the Grote Kerk. This means you’ll encounter different forms of art in Ede, from murals and graffiti to figurative works.

The Historisch Museum Ede presents art, cultural heritage, stories and changing exhibitions. Its collection is displayed in temporary exhibitions at various locations and in educational projects. The Mausoleum Paasberg Ede also commemorates the city’s history: 44 plaques bear the names and dates of birth and death of resistance fighters from Ede; 30 resistance fighters are buried there. On 4 May, the mausoleum is the official place where the dead are commemorated.

Cultura Erfgoed is located on the second floor of Cultura Ede. At the Archeo Hotspot, visitors can help with archaeological investigations. The Openluchttheater Ede was built in 1936 and is a Rijksmonument. Every year, it serves as a venue for various events and theatre performances. If you’d like to include a performance in your trip, check the dates for your travel period.

Hiking and outdoor activities

If you’d like to combine a walk with a particular theme, the routes described offer different approaches. In the city centre, the stadsbeeldenroute leads from one work of art to another. At Landgoed Kernhem, the Korte Keten wandelroute offers a chance to experience life on a farm. Both routes combine walking with a distinct theme—one focuses on art in public spaces, the other on farm life.

Cycling, hiking, kite flying, mountain biking and horse riding are all possible in the De Ginkel area. De Ginkel is also home to red deer, wild boar, sheep, roe deer, wolves, badgers and foxes. The range of activities and the wildlife give you two practical points to consider when deciding which aspects of the area to include in your travel plans.

Discover local products by bike

The Smaakfietsroute: van kaas tot sap is a cycling tour that you can take at your own pace any day of the week to sample local products. It passes through Ede, Lunteren and Ederveen, as well as crossing the municipal boundary into Renswoude. Along the way, you’ll meet the makers of the distinctive Brandroodkaas and Remekerkaas cheeses. As individual businesses’ opening hours may change, check them in advance if you’re planning to stop for tastings.

Ede offers a range of ways to plan your trip: art and memorial sites, themed trails, activities in De Ginkel and a cycling tour featuring local products. Tailor your search for a hotel in Ede to the interests that matter most to you during your stay.

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