- Taste award-winning wines from the region
- Wine Tasting at the Winemaker's Estate
- Beautiful bike routes through the vineyards
VINEYARDS, WINE TASTINGS & BIKE ROUTES
Wine Routes and Wine Tastings in the Achterhoek
Did you know that Gelderland has the most vineyards in the Netherlands? A large portion of them are located in the Achterhoek, which you can easily reach by bike from our park. The winemakers cultivate their grapes with a deep love for nature, and their wines regularly win awards. Hop on your bike and ride along quiet country roads from vineyard to vineyard. At De Fiere Wijnakker near Zutphen and Wijngoed Kranenburg near Vorden, you can stroll among the vines and taste the wine right at the vineyard.
Taste wine grown using environmentally friendly methods amid lush hedgerows teeming with flowers, herbs, and birds.
Take a stroll among the vines of this charming vineyard near Vorden and join us for a wine tasting.
Starting at the Hackfort Estate, you can cycle a beautiful 55-km route past four vineyards in the Achterhoek region.
Taste your favorite and pick up a bottle: many winemakers sell their wine right from their homes.
Frequently Asked Questions About Wine Tasting in the Achterhoek
Do I need to make a reservation for a wine tasting in advance?
Do I need to make a reservation for a wine tasting in advance?
Usually, yes. The vineyards in the Achterhoek region are often small-scale and open at set times. Would you like to join a tour or tasting? Be sure to make a reservation in advance. Check the vineyard’s website before you leave so you don’t end up at a closed door.
When is the best time to visit a vineyard?
When is the best time to visit a vineyard?
From late spring through fall, the vines are beautifully leafed out, and in late summer, plump clusters of grapes hang from the vines. The harvest usually takes place in September and October—a truly charming time of year! In winter, the vines are bare, and the vineyards are open less frequently.
What kind of wine do they make in the Achterhoek?
What kind of wine do they make in the Achterhoek?
Here, you’ll mainly find wonderfully crisp white wines, but there’s also a growing selection of surprising reds and sparkling wines. Many winemakers are working with robust, new grape varieties that thrive in the Dutch climate. This results in unique wines with a distinct Achterhoek character.