Delden Travel Guide

Each year in the month of March the Friends of the Old Church Society organizes a popular Books And CD Market in the "Voorhof" building next to the church.Great quality books are available at low prices.

Visit the old church called "Grote of Oude Blasiuskerk". It dates from the 12th century and is build in gothic style. The church tower was completed in 1538.Visiting hours:May - September at:Mo-Tu: 10:30AM-12:30PM; 2PM-4PM Fr: 10:30AM-Noon; 2PM-4PM Sa: 2PM-4PM Free entrance.

Visit the Zoutmuseum. While searchin for potable water in 1886 Baron van Heeckeren van Wassenaer discovered that the drilling left him with salty water. From this discovery the present salt industry (Akzo-Nobel at Hengelo) arose.

De Wereldwinkel is a branch of a national chain of shops that sell fair trade products and gifts from all over the world.Business hours:Mo-Th: 10AM - 5:30PMFr: 10AM - 8PMSa: 10AM 5PMSu: Closed

Country Wishes is a shop with the latest gifts and fashion items. Ideal for finding a unique present for your love ones.Business hours:Mo-Th: 9AM - 6PMFr: 9AM - 9PMSa: 9AM - 5PMSu: Noon - 5PM

ITY Kleinvakheukske is a great shop for crafts like knitting and quilting materials.Craft classes available.Business hours:Mo: ClosedTu-Th: 9AM 0:30PM; 1:30PM - 6PMFr: 9AM 0:30PM; 1:30PM - 8PMSa: 9AM - 4PM

The city water pump at the small market is worth a visit. The pump dates from 1894, the year a potable waterpipe was completed to the neighbouring Borne. The citizens of Delden donated money to build this pump in thanks for the waterpipe financed by the Twickel baron. The pipe was necessary, because the attempt to drill a local well resulted in...

The local Tourist Information Office is also home to the museum shop.WebsiteVVV DeldenLangestraat 29NL-7491 AA DeldenTel: +31-74-3766363Fax: +31-74-3766364Email: info@vvvdelden.nl