Capelle aan den IJssel: Nature, Leisure and History

Capelle aan den IJssel offers several different ways to shape your stay: leisure activities at Watervallei, nature experiences in Schollebos, traces of Slot van Capelle and dance at Isala Theater. If you are looking for a hotel in Capelle aan den IJssel, you can first decide which of these themes matter for your trip. Options range from seasonal leisure activities to local history and a changing stage programme. When planning, take note of Watervallei’s opening hours, the rules in the picking zones and the specific theatre programme.

Leisure at Watervallei

Watervallei is open from May to the end of October, between 10:00 and 20:00; check these seasonal details again before your trip. Facilities include a playground, ground trampolines, a climbing pyramid, a skate park and sports facilities for calisthenics. For an outing with children, the playground, trampolines and climbing pyramid may guide your choice; those looking for skateboarding or calisthenics will find different activity options. This allows different interests to be accommodated within one leisure area.

Nature and activities in Schollebos

In the Schollebos nature area, the Natuurpad provides information along the route about what visitors can see there. This combines exercise with information about the sights, while the children’s cycling cross track in Schollebos offers a different focus. In designated picking zones, visitors may taste apples, pears and berries and pick some to eat themselves. Local picking rules may vary by season or be updated. Check them before your visit if you plan to pick fruit.

Natuurparels is a geocaching route in Capelle aan den IJssel. You can include it in your stay as another activity if you are interested in geocaching. The Natuurpad, cycling cross track and Natuurparels offer different ways to combine leisure and nature themes in Capelle.

Traces of Slot van Capelle

The former Sloteiland was designed to make the outlines of medieval castles and the last Slot van Capelle visible. Slot Capelle was demolished in 1798; after that, only Slotpark, with the island, the double moats and the Dief-en Duifhuisje, remained. The Dief-en Duifhuisje is Capelle’s small museum. The island’s design thus combines the visible castle outlines with the later history of the demolition and the surviving features.

Dance and regional landscape

Isala Theater presents dance performances ranging from contemporary choreography with circus acrobatics to classical ballet. This variety offers different points of reference if you would like to include an evening at the theatre in your trip. Individual performances change, so plan around the specific programme.

Park Hitland is a recreational area with a rural, open character between Nieuwerkerk aan den IJssel and Capelle aan den IJssel.

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