Lochem Travel Guide

 
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Things to Do  

ST. GUDULA CHURCH

ST. GUDULA CHURCH, Lochem

 RoyJava Says:  Probably a little, wooden church was the centre of Lochem in the 8th century. This stone building got replaced in around the first millennium (1000 AD), and not until the 12th century the West-tower was seen which in 1903 got its high peak. Within the St. Gudula church you... 

Traditional Dutch Farm

Traditional Dutch Farm, Lochem

 RoyJava Says:  Lochem is located in the "Achterhoek" of province Gelderland (East Holland), meaning something like "in the corner's backyard". For a true city-dweller it is miles far away from city-life. Although raised close to the jungle of Papua Irian Jaya, Indonesia, the life on the... 

LOCHEM CITY HALL

LOCHEM CITY HALL, Lochem

 RoyJava Says:  See the beautiful, red stone-coloured City Hall in Lochem where we got "welcomed" by a blue ribbon hanging next to the City Hall (Hartelijk Welkom in Lochem - Welcome to Lochem). 

CELEBES HOUSE

CELEBES HOUSE, Lochem

 RoyJava Says:  When entering Lochem to its centre you'll pass the crossing to drive for Borchem and Ruurlo. This area probably housed some rich Indo-families who named their houses after the Indonesian islands, like Celebes, Sumatra and Borneo. Would love to take a look inside the houses... 

Hay-Gatherer

Hay-Gatherer, Lochem

 RoyJava Says:  It seems the "Hay-Gatherer" will show you the way around Lochem. Its statue is right in the nice centre of Lochem, pointing at the St. Gudula Church where the market place is located at Wednesday ... 

Star Watching

Star Watching, Lochem

 Joeplaboem Says:  PUBLIEKSSTERRENWACHT PHOENIX Vordenseweg 6 (Buitencentrum Ruighenrode), Lochem, tel.0573-254940. Learn about the planets, ask questions and get good answers. An enthousiastic team will inform you about our Milky Way.Look to the stars with 2 big telescopes for only a few... 

Hotels  

Hotels  

Fletcher-group Hotel: HOTEL PAASBERG

Fletcher-group Hotel: HOTEL PAASBERG, Lochem

 RoyJava Says:  Staying at the *** Hotel Paasberg of the Fletcher-group (former Alpha-group) has been a pleasant time, especially because my dog Java was allowed, too. That was a luxury, and the scenery views out of the room window. Wow, you can make some beautiful country walks, and go for... 

Hotel Garni De Vijverhof: The litlle castle

Hotel Garni De Vijverhof: The litlle castle, Lochem

 Joeplaboem Says:  Unfortunatly full when i arrived but i will return and i can recommend it.I have visited the places and it looks perfect. In the middle of a quite park Berkeloord surrounded with fantastic villa's.Hotel for people from 7 to 112 years 

Restaurants  

Mondani: A Canadian Gem

Mondani: A Canadian Gem, Lochem

 pieter_jan_v Says:  Restaurant Mondani is a pure Canadian lodge in a Dutch setting.In 1990 the restaurant was started by Berry and Yvonne Swarthoff and they run a real cosy place.The menu is more than complete with an excellent choice of fish, meat or a mix of both.Furthermore there are special... 

KOTA RADJA: CHINESE TIEPAN

KOTA RADJA: CHINESE TIEPAN, Lochem

 RoyJava Says:  That was a delicious experience to have diner at Kota Radja Restaurant in country land of de Achterhoek (plase, donot mind he Hawaii T-shirt). In the restaurant you can have Chinese Indonesian food, and they do serve the well-known and phantastic "Tiepan". Chinese emperors... 

Transportation  

HIGHWAY
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When driving to Lochem from The Hague or any other city in West Holland you'll pass the national Highway A1. To reach the area of Lochem there's the "Provinciale Weg" (Provincial Road) N332. To find your way you can get informations at ANWB (see link). On the way you'll find the well-known road-houses, where you can have a nice snack ...

For some info:
VVV-ANWB Lochem
Tramstraat 4
7241CJ Lochem
Tel: 0573-251898

Updated Jul 9, 2005

Website: http://www.anwb.nl/

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Local Customs  

Cows On The Roof?
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It is well-known the Dutch are proud of their traditions, culture and country. So cows do play a big part of it, performing in a lot events, fairs, and crafts. Donot be surprised to see a cow on the roof, even it is a restaurant in Lochem. Or in the centre of a Lochem roundabout in the streets ...

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Off The Beaten Path  

Don't Miss The Morning Sun

Don't Miss The Morning Sun, Lochem

 RoyJava Says:  This is an amazing morning ... getting up kissed by such a beautiful country view, isn't it?It is so rusticly Dutch and so country atmospere.Staying at the Fletcher Paasberg Hotel you have the same possibility, though Lochem is built on a mountain, so the views anywhere has... 

White Women-Witte Wieven

White Women-Witte Wieven, Lochem

 RoyJava Says:  The "Witte Wieven" (litererally "White Women/Wives") telling is an originally German myth (Weisse Frauen) or saga with influences from Scandinavian mythology and English folklore. The white colour would have been transmitted out of the believes of elven-spirits, native... 

Amazing Ritual

Amazing Ritual, Lochem

 RoyJava Says:  It was a great experience to witness a true ritual event in Lochem's country land, organized by Athanor and Avalon Priestesses from the Netherlands and England. The farmer, and owner of Athanor, allows his property to use for spiritual events, like this one. It is said the... 

MERMAID

MERMAID, Lochem

 RoyJava Says:  Not to be missed! A beautiful mermaid statue, lost in a small river. I donot know anything about the mermaid statue, nor do I know who created her ...... s o r r y ... 

Pretty Face

Pretty Face, Lochem

 RoyJava Says:  Not far from Lochem's centre it is a nice walk along Lochem house-places. Beautifully coloured gardens full of flowers make your walk pleasant and for sure the families living here enjoy their lovely gardens, too. 

Borculoo Cristal Museum

Borculoo Cristal Museum, Lochem

 Joeplaboem Says:  This museum will show you the fantastic world of cristals.They have a world famous and unique collection.They have a cristal of about 2 meter.Burg.Bloemersstraat 1, Tel.:0545-272200 

Favorites  

GODDESS CONFERENCE

GODDESS CONFERENCE, Lochem

 RoyJava Says:  The scenic beauty and magnificent country views increased the ritual event performed by the Avalon Priestesses of Glastonbury, special dedicated to the Dutch/Zeeuwse NEHALENNIA in Zeeland. Even some raindrops completed the beauty of this ceremony ... A trip to Stonehenge... 

Zwiep 2 km near Lochem

Zwiep  2 km near Lochem, Lochem

 truus_s Says:  go to zwiep ..there much witte wieven.. witte wieven are a sort (kind) ghost .and the man from the pub.go with people to a wood in the evening and tell a ghost story..and then come much ghost out the wood...bbbbrrrrhttp:/www.zwiep.scarlet.nl 

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