Nordhorn Zoo

Nordhorn Zoo – the family-friendly zoo in the countryside

With around half a million visitors, this family-friendly zoo is one of the most popular destinations in the Bentheim district. More than 2,500 animals representing over 100 different species live in Lower Saxony’s third-largest zoo, which is situated right on the Dutch border.

A visit to the zoo guarantees “up-close encounters with animals”, as many of the lifelike enclosures are accessible to visitors. In this family-friendly zoo, visitors can get to know a wide variety of exotic animals, from leopards to zebras. A special feature of Nordhorn Zoo is the historic “Vechtewelt”. The Vechtehof forms the central part of the expanding historic area. This farm is home to many different old and, in some cases, critically endangered breeds of farm animals. A real crowd-puller is the petting zoo with piglets of the Bunte Bentheimer breed. In addition, in the “Vechtewelt”, alongside the “Mont Blanc” bistro, guests will find a playground with a low ropes course, the historic smithy, the “Nijnhuuser Schöppken”, the “De MalleJan” restaurant, a hay barn with changing exhibitions and a village butcher’s shop. A watermill is also due to be completed this year. At the heart of the zoo, a special highlight for all young visitors is the large adventure playground. Meanwhile, the goats, sheep and donkeys in the adjacent petting zoo are waiting to be stroked. This makes Nordhorn Zoo a thoroughly enjoyable day-out destination for the whole family! Parking is free and dog lovers are welcome to bring their four-legged friends on a short lead.

The family zoo is open to visitors daily from 9.00 am to 7.00 pm (opening hours vary from November to February). For more information, please visit www.tierpark-nordhorn.de.

For tickets: https://www.dierentuin-nordhorn.nl/news-infos/toegangsprijzen/

Around park: 1km

Sallandse Heuvelrug

Discover the stunning Sallandse Heuvelrug! 🌳🚶‍♀️🚴‍♂️ This unique nature reserve, filled with forests, heathlands, and rolling hills, is perfect for beautiful hikes and bike rides. Enjoy peace, space, and breathtaking views! 🌞

Around park: 31km

Cycling and Walking

Are you interested in cycling or taking a walk? Or are you interested in routes and possibilities for renting a house?

Around park: 3km

Holten

Holten is an authentic village that knows many burgundian restaurants. Holten is the gate to national park Sallandse Heuvelrug

Around park: 4km

Rijssen

Not far from Hölte you can find the city center of Rijssen. The Rijssen is a cozy city filled with great shops and restaurants.

Around park: 8km

Visitor Center Sallandse Heuvelrug

In the Sallandse Heuvelrug National Park there is also a visitor center where you can learn more about the landscape of the Sallandse Heuvelrug National Park and the animals that are here. This also includes the public observatory.

Around park: 7km

Liberation walking route Sallandse Heuvelrug

Experience the liberation of Twente and Salland in the Sallandse Heuvelrug National Park. From Holten to Nijverdal a beautiful walking route has been plotted that goes along many remains that remind us of the second world war and the liberation. The walking route starts at the Memory Museum in Nijverdal and ends at the NS station in Holten.