The Polder Tower is Emmeloord’s landmark, visible from far away, and a symbol of the unity of the polder. It was built from 1957 to 1959, stands 65.3 metres tall and has an observation platform at a height of 43.4 metres. Its construction period and dimensions ground the history of the polder in a tangible structure. The guided walking tour “15 Steps Around the Polder Tower” also starts at the Polder Tower on De Deel.

Art and Culture in Emmeloord

The Kunstuitleen Emmeloord art lending library is based at the Muzisch Centrum. Its collection comprises more than 900 works by renowned contemporary artists. The institution also regularly holds exhibitions, talks, workshops and other activities. Its collection and programme offer different highlights: contemporary art alongside a variety of event formats. If a particular programme item is important to your trip, check in advance whether it takes place during your stay; individual activities may change.

Guided Walking Tour Through the Oldest Part

The “15 Steps Around the Polder Tower” walking tour passes through the oldest part of Emmeloord and visits fifteen points of interest. It starts at the Polder Tower on De Deel. The tour usually lasts an hour and a half and is suitable for people with limited mobility. This is a way to explore the oldest district on a guided tour rather than putting together the stops yourself. For planning, both the usual duration and the starting point matter: check in advance when the tour is available during your travel dates.

Emmelerbos and Voedselbos

Emmelerbos is a wooded area on the edge of the city. You can go for a walk there, including with a dog on a lead, or ride a bike. Another nature attraction is Voedselbos Emmeloord: this six-hectare food forest was created from part of an existing forest. The two nature attractions offer different experiences. At Emmelerbos, walking and cycling are the main activities; Voedselbos is defined by its size and its origins as a food forest. This lets you choose between specific outdoor activities and a food forest as a landscape feature.

Golf and Escape Room

Golfclub Emmeloord has a course with two nine-hole loops and a par of 74. These details give golf enthusiasts a clear idea of the course layout. The Emmelocked Escape Room takes participants into the world of Emlia. The adventure challenges them for more than an hour. These are two different leisure options: golf with a clearly stated course layout, or a challenge framed by a story.

You can also compare the escape room challenge and the walking tour by duration: the tour usually lasts an hour and a half, while the adventure in Emlia takes more than an hour. In terms of content, you can choose between a guided exploration of the oldest district and a challenge in a fantasy world.

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