The 3-kilometre “Van Faber naar de sluis” walking route takes you through the history of Hoogezand and Martenshoek. It can be followed year-round using a digital map or a route booklet. The historic parts of both places are shaped by a vibrant history of shipping and shipbuilding. Anyone interested in this past will find a practical way to explore local history on foot. The route therefore combines a walk with a clear historical theme.
History and culture in different formats
The Nationaal Bus Museum displays a collection of buses that were once used in the Netherlands. It also tells the story of the first bus route, the development of the bus company and tourist transport, through to present-day and future forms of bus operation. The collection and the story of this development have different emphases: one focuses on buses from earlier services, while the other traces the development of bus operations. Virtually, you can drive a bus yourself, adding a digital experience to the historical perspective. Anyone interested in transport history can explore vehicles, the development of bus operations and a virtual ride here.
Kielzog can be visited at two locations in Hoogezand. It offers performances, music lessons and courses in visual arts, dance and photography. The format is key to your choice: a performance offers a different experience from lessons or a course focused on learning or creating. The programme extends beyond music to various artistic disciplines. If you are planning cultural activities during your stay, you can first consider whether you would like to attend a performance or are more interested in a lesson or course topic.
Discover nature on foot and with children
The Natuurtuin can be explored on foot and offers opportunities for nature photography. Walking and photography are two different ways to experience this garden: a stroll makes the garden itself the focus, while photography centres on nature subjects. Unlike the historical walking route, the focus here is on the garden and nature.
At the Natuurhuis in Hoogezand, children can learn about nature. The Natuurhuis petting farm mainly keeps old Dutch breeds, as well as guinea pigs and unusual foreign breeds. This gives the nature theme a tangible connection to animals and different breeds. This experience differs both from nature photography in the Natuurtuin and from the local history explored on the walking route.
If you are looking for a hotel in Hoogezand, it helps to decide in advance what you would like to focus on during your stay: local history on foot, a cultural offering at Kielzog or nature. These options differ both in subject and format—from a walking route to performances and courses, as well as nature experiences.
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