Get to know Wedde through its late-medieval castle, several walking routes and the landscape along the Westerwoldse Aa. When planning a stay, it is helpful to know the specific visiting conditions and route lengths: the castle can only be visited by appointment, and the walking routes range from 3.5 to 6.5 kilometres.
Castle, church and mill
The Wedderborg, also known as Burcht Wedde, Wedderburcht, Addingaborg or Huis te Wedde, is a late-medieval castle surrounded by a moat. It developed from a stone house dating from the 14th century. Visits are possible by prior appointment and include a short guided tour. The museum in Burcht Wedde is open from 1 April to 1 October, Friday to Sunday, from 12 noon to 5 pm, and is closed Monday to Thursday.
At its core, Wedde’s church is a 13th-century hall church with a three-sided chancel. It was altered in the 15th century; the west tower dates from 1860. The dates distinguish the building phases: an alteration followed the original structure, while the tower was added considerably later.
The De Weddermarke mill also has a long history. The original polder mill was built in 1875 and burned down in 1898; the present mill replaced it and was extensively restored in 1987. It has not operated as a polder mill for a long time. The mill is currently open every Saturday afternoon, and the miller shows visitors around; opening hours and tours may change. Check the opening hours before your visit.
Dinosaurs and arboretum
The Dinosaurium is an interactive children’s museum with dinosaur models, skeletons and fossils. These illustrate the coevolution of plants and animals. At the Krijtwoud in Landgoed Tenaxx, visitors can discover roaring, moving dinosaurs; Dinopark & Landgoed Tenaxx also includes the 40-metre-long Dinostormbaan. The attractions have different focuses: the Dinosaurium also explores fossils and the development of plants and animals, while moving dinosaurs can be seen in the Krijtwoud. The Hanging Gardens of Arboretum Tenaxx are home to the world’s largest collection of weeping trees.
Walks through natural and river landscapes
De Gaast is a protected natural area that serves as a floodplain and water-storage area when the water level of the Westerwoldse Aa is too high. The area once belonged to the Westerwoldse Aa; later, it was drained. Both its present function as a water-storage area and its former connection to the river are part of the area’s landscape history.
The Hoorndermeden is a 110-hectare natural area in the Westerwoldse Aa valley between Wedde and Blijham. A walking bridge, known as a “hoogholtje,” crosses the Aa there, making new walking routes possible. The Es van Wedde lies just north of the village. Its elevated position is visible in places as a steep slope along the road; from there, visitors can enjoy a good view across the Westerwoldse Aa valley and its changes in elevation.
Three walking routes can be compared by length and the landscapes they pass through. Route 2, “De Gaast Wedde,” is 3.5 kilometres long and runs through the De Gaast natural area. Route 4, “De Hoorndermeden Wedde,” is also 3.5 kilometres long; it runs along Burcht Wedde and through the Hoorndermeden. Route 3, “Driestromenland Wedde,” covers 6.5 kilometres along Burcht Wedde and the Westerwoldse Aa. This gives you both the route lengths and the named natural and cultural landscapes to consider when choosing a walk.
Water activities and longer routes
The De Wedderbergen recreational lakes cover 12 hectares and offer a variety of fishing opportunities. The large recreational lake is surrounded by extensive sandy beaches. The beach area at Landgoed Tenaxx was expanded in 2025; visitors can swim, go stand-up paddleboarding and take a boat out there.
There are also two different starting points for longer trips. A 45-kilometre mountain-biking route between Bellingwolde and Wedde starts at Camping Wedderbergen, Molenweg 2, 9698 XV Wedde. The long-distance Westerwoldepad walking trail starts at the car park of Villapark Weddermeer, Paviljoenweg 2, 9698 XX Wedde.
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