Discover Capelle Aan Den Ijssel

Capelle aan den IJssel combines heritage with green spaces and established paths. Its protected townscape, preserved historic features, and natural areas offer different options for a stay. When looking for a hotel, you can take visit dates and personal interests in culture, nature, or cycling into account when planning.

Historic Sites and Heritage Conservation

The protected townscape includes the old village center, the immediate surroundings of Capelse Dorpskerk, and about 250 meters of Dorpsstraat with historic dike-side buildings. The Hollandsche IJssel forms the southern boundary of the protected townscape. The Dorpskerk itself is a Rijksmonument. Check before you arrive whether a visit to the church is possible. The Dief-en-Duifhuisje is also mentioned as a surviving feature of the town’s history.

The municipality of Capelle aan den IJssel has 18 Rijksmonumenten, 57 gemeentelijke monumenten, and six protected townscapes. These register figures may change. An island and the double castle moats have been preserved in Slotpark. The Capelle Monuments Route was created as a walking and cycling route jointly by the municipality and the Historical Association of Capelle aan den IJssel. It offers a way to include various examples of local history in a tour.

The Historical Association is open from April to October on the second Saturday of each month from 1 to 4 p.m.; at 2 p.m. there is a guided tour of the Slot. As these are seasonal opening hours, check the times before your visit. The association also offers the “Groen van Toen” cycling route. Check in advance whether route information is available to download.

Pumping Station, Culture, and Visit Dates

The Jan Anne Beijerinckgemaal has been a municipal monument since November 24, 2009. It is considered an object of historic value with distinctive architecture, and the oldest still-operating, electrically powered pumping station in the Netherlands. It opens to visitors on several days each year, when the old engines run at full power. Opening days and hours vary, so check the dates before you travel.

The cultural program also offers several options to consider when planning. CAPSLOC hosts concerts and offers a wide-ranging program focused on pop music and pop culture. It is also a creative talent incubator and a springboard for young musical talent. As program details may change, it is worth checking the latest event dates. Van Cappellenhuis also offers a cultural program.

Green Spaces and Routes

Schollebos was established around 1980 as a green park area in the English landscape style. Together with the ’s-Gravenweggebied, it forms a green buffer zone between the Schollevaar, Middelwatering, and Oostgaarde neighborhoods. A nature trail provides information along the way about the natural features visible in the area. Schollebos also has a bicycle motocross track for children.

At Heemtuin Capelle aan den IJssel, an extensive network of wood-chip paths leads through the grounds. There are distinctive plants, trees, and insects, as well as mushrooms in particular; many trees and plants are labeled. Heemtuin is open to the public free of charge. Maintenance or safety work may temporarily affect access. The grounds offer a chance to enjoy the greenery and take a closer look at labeled plants and trees.

Several established walking and cycling routes run through the municipality. The signposted cycling route from Gouda to Capelle is 50 kilometers long, follows the Hollandsche IJssel, and can also be cycled in sections. Before setting out, check the signs and published route details. Another cycling route leads from Schollebos to the Rottemeren: it starts at IJsseldijk and runs through Schollebos to Zevenhuizen. Route conditions may change.

The “Natuurparels” route combines geocaching with discovering the natural treasures of Capelle aan den IJssel. Here too, details on the route platform may change. For another way to connect with nature, visit Kinderboerderij Klaverweide: since 1975, it has been a place where people of all ages can enjoy animals, nature, and time together. Its future location may change; check the facility’s notices before visiting.

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