Highlights
St. Plechelmusbasilica
The St. Plechelmusbasilica was erected out of sandstone around the year 1150. The tower was added to the church around 1250. The basilica is an arched, cross-shaped, columned church with a choir that is closed off on three sides. Originally built in a Romanesque architectural.
The Palthe museum
The Palthe Huis in Oldenzaal was the home of the Palthe family. In the 18th century Johannes Palthe, a pastor and landowner, purchased the former city farm that was converted into an upscale residence in the 17th century. Three generations of Palthe lived in the Palthehuis, up until the granddaughter of Johannes Palthe, Gulia Palthe, passed away in 1928 and the house was turned into a museum.
City tour
Oldenzaal is the oldest and largest city in the North East Twente region. The medieval street pattern has been preserved. The Grootestraat, Groote Markt, Bisschopstraat and Steenstraat date back to medieval times. This city tour will take you to all the hotspots historic city center has to offer.
Contact
Grootestraat 35
7571 EK
Oldenzaal
phone: 0541-514023
info@oldenzaalpromotie.nl
Travel options
Oldenzaal is right on the A1 highway, close to the border with Germany and easily accessible from this highway. There are two exits: number 32 Oldenzaal and number 33 Oldenzaal-Zuid.