Holiday apartment in Oudemirdum – Nature, Beach and Discoveries

Between forests, polders and the IJsselmeer coast

One defining natural area is the Oudemirdumerklif. It is part of the national natural monument IJsselmeerkust and connects the village with a distinctive coastal and landscape theme. De Hege Gerzen in Oudemirdum is also located on the IJsselmeer. There is a sandy beach there where visitors can swim. Nature observation and time spent by the water are therefore among the different options you can consider when choosing your location.

The nearby surroundings of Oudemirdum include Nijemirdumerheide, Gaasterland and Boswachterij Starnumanbossen; all three are described as parks. The islands of Nieuwe Kruispolle, Leijepolle, Langehoekspolle and Boterpol are also located in the surrounding area. In the wider regional surroundings of Oudemirdum lies Crackstate, a castle. These destinations broaden the view beyond the village centre without requiring you to limit Oudemirdum’s character to just one type of experience.

Cycling through the landscape

The IJsselmeerkust-F cycling route starts in Oudemirdum and is approximately 32 kilometres long. For the route, you can park at the Mar & Klif information centre in Oudemirdum; maps and routes are also available there. Those looking for a holiday apartment or holiday home can take this specific cycling connection into account when planning their trip. The approximate length of the cycling route provides a clear indication of the scale of the desired tour without presupposing additional distances or journey times.

Mar & Klif also offers a nature theme with particular discovery value: At the visitor centre, visitors can discover traces of the Ice Age in an ice cave. This illustrative look at the history of the landscape complements the outdoor experiences. Together with the Oudemirdumerklif, it creates an excursion experience in which nature appears not only as a backdrop but can also be experienced through geological traces and protected landscapes.

Local history and distinctive buildings

The historic village centre of Oudemirdum dates from the late Middle Ages. A prominent building is De Fontein, the oldest and largest church in Oudemirdum. A churchyard with a distinctive grave monument surrounds De Fontein. These three aspects give a visit to the village a historical focus: You can explore the medieval village centre, include the church in your visit and take in the churchyard with its grave monument as another specific detail.

A route for children

The Hazenpad Oudemirdum is a route approximately five kilometres long, with active tasks and information for children aged around five to ten. The route leads through Marderhoeke to a viewpoint at the Oudemirdumerklif. For families with children in this age group, the route offers a clearly defined combination of activity, tasks, nature and views. The destination at the Oudemirdumerklif also connects with the natural area that is one of Oudemirdum’s defining themes independently of this route.

Which holiday apartment suits your travel plans

When choosing accommodation in Oudemirdum, it is worth deciding on the focus of your stay first. The IJsselmeerkust-F cycling route is ideal for planning a cycling trip, De Hege Gerzen for a day at the sandy beach and the Hazenpad for an activity with children aged around five to ten. If you are interested in history, the late-medieval village centre, De Fontein and the churchyard with its distinctive grave monument are nearby as individual points of interest. This allows you to choose a holiday apartment in Oudemirdum specifically according to your desired mix of landscape, water, activities, family programme and local history, without requiring any particular accommodation features.

For further orientation, you can also consider Sondel, Sleat, Wijckel, Balk, Harich and Rijs.

For the overarching travel overview: Gaasterlân-Sleat.