Ommen is a municipality and a town in the province of Overijssel on the banks of the Vecht river.

The town is known for its picturesque landscape, with forests, meadows, and rivers. It is also home to the Ommen Castle, a 17th-century castle that is now a museum. The town is a popular tourist destination, with many outdoor activities such as hiking, cycling, and canoeing.

But I can certainly recommend exploring more of Overijssel and the surroundings of Ommen by renting a bike to cycle through the impressive nature areas and country side. Nearby towns and villages like Vilsteren, Dalfsen, Hardenberg and Den Ham are all within cycling distance just 10-20 kms away. Beerze is also a quaint village nearby, that is worth a visit, with only 200 inhabitants it’s very small, but characteristic for its hall house farms. Some are almost 300 years old, and still in function, lived and worked in at the same time. Here you will also find a special nature reserve of approximately 400 acres, which has been designated by Europe as Natura 2000.

Due to the wide variety of the area, many different plants and animals live here. You will also find beautiful old pine forests, special dune and heather areas, shifting sands, miles of cornfields and authentic farm houses all around.