Holiday apartment in Wijckel – Discover forests, water and culture

Wikelerbosk and its distinctive design

Wikelerbosk is also known as Van Coehoornsbos and is located in Wijckel. The deciduous forest, planted around 1860 and covering 11 hectares, stands out for its French geometric style. Grand avenues and rectangular sections give the forest a clearly structured layout that differs from an ordinary woodland and creates new sightlines while walking.

You can walk along the paths in Wikelerbosk all year round; the forest is freely accessible to the public throughout the year. A special viewpoint is the Grutte Berch: from there, visitors can enjoy a view of Slotermeer in winter. This combination of an orderly forest environment and a broad waterscape makes the area especially appealing to visitors who want to combine active days with peaceful moments in nature.

Walk through meadows and reed landscapes

In the vicinity of Wijckel lies Wikeler Hop, a nature reserve managed by Staatsbosbeheer, which is reached via the path leading to Wikelerbosk. A longer walk leads through Wikeler Hop across meadows and reed landscapes along Slotermeer to De Baaier beach. When planning a day of your holiday, this route offers a different landscape perspective from the deciduous forest: instead of avenues and rectangular sections, open meadows, reeds and the lakeshore shape the route.

Parking for Wikelerbosk is available near the Reformed church. From there, it is another 100 metres to the entrance to the forest. This practical information can make choosing a holiday apartment in Wijckel easier for travellers who like to start their excursions with a clear destination for the beginning of the day.

Culture and local details

The Vaste Burchtkerk is also one of the noteworthy points of interest in Wijckel. In 2026, it will participate throughout the entire Tsjerkepaad period from 13:30 to 17:00. This gives the local history its own cultural connection alongside the forest and water, which can be incorporated into travel planning.

On Menno van Coehoornweg stands a particularly charming little house beneath a pitched roof with gables. The year 1831 can be seen on a decorative detail on the façade. Such small architectural details add an extra historical perspective to a walk through Wijckel without requiring an extensive programme of excursions.

The former Meerenstein estate once stood in the middle of Wikelerbosk. The surrounding parkland has been preserved, while the estate itself was demolished long ago. The surviving park landscape and the present-day forest thus point to an earlier use of the grounds and complement the visible features of the area.

Which holiday apartment in Wijckel suits your plans?

When choosing a holiday apartment in Wijckel, you can decide on the main focus of your stay: nature-oriented days in the forest, walks through open landscapes along Slotermeer or cultural discoveries in the village. The different themes provide families with varied interests a good basis for planning their own holiday rhythm. Please note that De Theetuin Wijckel is temporarily closed.

For more travel ideas, you can also discover Rijs, Sleat, Harich, Oudemirdum, Balk and Sondel.

For the broader travel overview: Gaasterlân-Sleat.