Discover Giessenburg through a range of interests: Museum Het Reghthuys showcases objects from the past of the Giessenstreek. Other attractions include the Hervormde Kerk and the Over- en Neder-Slingeland pumping station, both with historical connections; Graanbuurt turns the spotlight on shops in historic buildings. A walking route between Giessenburg and Schelluinen follows the Giessen and takes you along dikes with views across the polders. You can tailor your stay to museums and history, shopping, or walking.

Museum Het Reghthuys

Museum Het Reghthuys is housed in Giessenburg’s former town hall. Across three floors and several rooms, it displays numerous objects from the past of the Giessenstreek. This brings together two aspects: the building was once the town hall, while the collection focuses on the past of the Giessenstreek. In addition to the permanent exhibition, three to four temporary exhibitions are held each year. The permanent display and changing presentations offer different ways to explore the museum’s program. If you are considering a museum visit during your stay, distinguishing between the permanent and temporary exhibitions may help with your scheduling.

Church and Historical Remembrance

The Hervormde Kerk in Giessenburg has a crypt where the Lords of Giessenburg are buried. Historical mourning boards can also be viewed there. The church therefore brings together two specific historical points of interest: the crypt and the Lords buried there, and the mourning boards. The Giessenlanden aircraft memorial has a different focus. The sculpture is made of Corten steel; metal plaques give the aircraft type, serial number, crash polder, and the names of the crew members. The memorial commemorates the crews of six Allied aircraft that crashed in the municipality of Giessenlanden during the Second World War. Information about individual aircraft thus accompanies the remembrance of their crews.

Pumping Station and Visiting Hours

The Over- en Neder-Slingeland pumping station at Postkade 2 in Giessenburg has been designated a municipal monument since June 17, 1997. Its opening hours are important when planning a visit: From May to October, the pumping station is open every second Saturday from 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.; outside these hours, visits are by appointment. So if you want to visit outside the stated opening hours, you will need to make arrangements in advance. The monument designation describes the status of the pumping station, while the visiting hours determine how to plan your visit.

Graanbuurt and Walking Route

Graanbuurt is a shopping destination in Giessenburg. Unique shops are housed in historic buildings, giving a visit a different focus from museums and monuments: the emphasis is on shopping in a historic architectural setting. For a walk, there is a route between Giessenburg and Schelluinen. It follows the winding Giessen and takes you along quiet dike paths; wide views across the polders are part of the experience. Check before your trip whether the route is available. The two options have different focuses: Graanbuurt is all about the shops, while the walking route highlights the river, dike paths, and views across the polders. You can choose which of these suits your stay better.

For the broader travel overview: Giessenlanden.