Discover Midwolda: Water, Nature and Cultural Heritage

Oldambtmeer, Ennemaborg and Midwolderbos offer three different perspectives on Midwolda: water sports, cultural heritage and nature. This picture is complemented by Strand Noord, Boerderij Hermans Dijkstra and stage 8 of the Beleefroute de Graanrepubliek. If you are planning a hotel stay, you can compare these highlights based on their specific features, from sailing lessons to a landscaped park and woodland pools.

Oldambtmeer and activities on the water

Oldambtmeer is part of the Blauwestad residential and recreational development and lies in the former peatland area between Midwolda, Oostwold and Winschoten. It was created specifically for water sports. Jachthaven Midwolda is on the northern shore of the lake. It has more than 200 berths for boats; the availability of individual berths may vary.

Zeilschool Blauwestad is located at Jachthaven Midwolda on Oldambtmeer. Visitors can learn to sail or windsurf there. If you are planning lessons, bear in mind that availability may vary by season and advance booking may be required.

At Strand Noord, the swimming water is carefully monitored and maintained by Waterschap Hunze & Aa's. Check the conditions before swimming. From the terrace of the pavilion at Strand Noord, you can look out over the marina and the water.

These options differ when it comes to planning: at the sailing school, the focus is on learning to sail or windsurf; at Strand Noord, swimming takes centre stage. Lessons and swimming therefore appeal to different water-based interests. Seasonality and possible advance booking are relevant for lessons, while swimming depends on the current conditions in the water.

Ennemaborg and Midwolderbos

Ennemaborg was built around 1391 as a medieval fortified stone house. The Landgoed Ennemaborg estate includes a park that is largely laid out in the Baroque style of the 18th century. The two historical periods differ significantly: Ennemaborg's medieval origins contrast with the park's Baroque design.

You are free to walk along the paths and trails of Landgoed Ennemaborg; local access conditions may change. Midwolderbos lies behind Ennemaborg in Midwolda. The old woodland was once used for timber production and is now a piece of Groningen nature. There are several pools in the southeastern part, where various bird species settle. Visitors can walk among Konik horses in the forest.

The park and woodland landscapes offer different features to consider: on the estate, the largely Baroque park shapes its historical character. Midwolderbos combines its former use for timber production with pools, bird species and Konik horses. This presents a landscaped park and a woodland area with its own natural features as different interests.

More historical references and a route through Midwolda

Boerderij Hermans Dijkstra in Midwolda dates from 1858. This places it in a different century from Ennemaborg, which was built around 1391. Both dates provide a specific point of reference if you are interested in the different historical periods represented in Midwolda.

Route planning also offers a connection to the area: stage 8 of the Beleefroute de Graanrepubliek passes through Midwolda. If you include this route, you can consider the town as part of the itinerary.

Discover more destinations: Nieuw Scheemda, Westerlee, Nieuweschans, Drieborg, Oostwold Gem Oldambt, Finsterwolde, Blauwestad, Scheemda

For the broader travel overview: Oldambt.