Salland between Vecht and IJssel

The Landscape

The river Vecht winds its way through the landscape like a vibrant lifeline. Along its banks lie flower-rich floodplains, green meadows dotted with grazing cows, and rows of poplar trees that change color with the seasons. The IJssel is more than just a river. Over the centuries, it has shaped a dynamic and characterful landscape. Meandering channels, ancient river bends, and lush riperian forests lend the region a vivid and natural charm.

Between these two rivers unfolds a landscape of peace and space. For centuries, stately manor houses, grand country estates, and even a medieval castle have defined the scenery. Noble families and wealthy notables once spent their days in the surrounding English-style landscape parks, with their impressive beech-lined avenues, hedges, elegant gardens, parks, and ornamental ponds. Surrounding these estates lies a picturesque mosaic of fields and meadows, waterways, woodlands, and traditional hedgerows. It’s an ideal destination for those who appreciate natural beauty, tranquillity, the grandeur of aristocratic heritage, and the timeless rhythm of the countryside.