Discover Loozen: Nature, History and Activities

If you’re looking for hotels in Loozen, the range of experiences on offer can help you narrow down your options. The village is known for its seasonal ferry service, the historic Loozensche Linie, the Vijvertuinen van Ada Hofman and various outdoor activities. This makes it easy to plan your stay around specific interests—from waterscapes and garden design to outdoor exercise.

The ferry between Loozen and Anevelde

The ferry between Loozen and Anevelde runs daily from 06:00 to 22:00, from 1 April to 31 October. As the season and operating hours may change, it’s best to check the latest timetable before setting off. The ferry in Loozen is free and accessible to pedestrians, cyclists, wheelchair users and users of electric mobility scooters.

Military history and waterscapes along the Loozensche Linie

The Loozensche Linie is a defensive structure dating from the Napoleonic era. At the line, an old meander—a former river branch—was excavated and connected to the Vecht. Land was also excavated along the Vecht to serve as a buffer during high water. This brings historic fortifications and a designed waterscape together in one place.

Visitors can reach the Loozensche Linie via a footpath, a ferry and pedestrian bridges. A path suitable for wheelchair users leads to the observation tower. The site attracts many bird species. Its historic structures, connection to the Vecht and birdlife appeal to a range of interests, without reducing the character of the place to just one aspect.

Ponds, garden art and an audio tour

The Vijvertuinen van Ada Hofman covers a two-hectare site with two large water lily ponds and many smaller ponds. Visitors walk through a garden landscape featuring water ornaments, streams, rock formations and garden sculptures. The ponds and their design shape the walk; water lilies, frogs, fish and kingfishers are also among the sights found there.

Most of the Vijvertuinen is accessible to wheelchair users. An audio tour offers stories, ideas and tips about ponds. There is also an exhibition room with paintings and other works of art. The visit thus combines garden design and nature with an artistic element, while the audio tour focuses specifically on ponds.

Outdoor activities and other places in Loozen

Expedition Outdoor’s outdoor site is located at Hardenbergerweg 27 in Loozen. Activities include canoeing, zip-lining, boot camp, archery and klootschieten. For larger groups, Expedition Outdoor organises team-building days and activities, including school and company outings. The range gives groups several specific activities to choose from, without implying that any one activity is suitable for every participant.

Kinderboerderij de Zwarte Schuur is located at Hardenbergerweg 23 in Loozen. Together with the Loozensche Linie, the Vijvertuinen and Expedition Outdoor, it shows the variety of visitor attractions in Loozen.

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For the main travel overview: Hardenberg.