Eight polder route

The cycle route starts at TOP Vianen-Ponthoeve and takes you through the historic center of Vianen and the rural area of the Vijfheerenlanden. In the Middle Ages, five gentlemen ruled here. The landscape from that time can still be recognized. Within high dikes lies a mosaic of floodplains, orchards, willow plots and endless meadows
Vianen was a Free City in the Middle Ages; a place with its own rules and a refuge for'strangers with money\\\'. The route leads along the Voorstraat, including the historic town hall and the Stedelijk Museum Vianen, where the VVV is located.

Tip 1: De Ponthoeve pancake farm
From the restaurant of pancake farm De Ponthoeve you have a beautiful view over the river and the floodplains. You can also take a look at the viewing barn with cows on the farm.
Address: Buitenstad 69, Vianen Phone: 0347 - 37 16 27 Internet: www.ponthoeve.nl

Tip 2: Historic city center of Vianen
In the historic city center of Vianen you will see references to the rich history of Vianen everywhere, such as the street pattern, the city walls, the old town hall (1425), the striking Lek gate (15th century) and the unique mausoleum of Reinout III van Brederode, lord of Vianen, in the Grote Kerk (1542). You will also find nice shops and cozy restaurants here.
Internet: www.vianenvrijstad.nl

Tip 4: Cheese farm Van Rossum
Kaasboerderij van Rossum is a dairy farm with cheese dairy and farm shop. In the store you will find delicious cheeses and many other regional products. In addition to farmer's cheese according to an age-old recipe, you will also find new flavours, such as fenugreek, pesto and nettle cheese. Address: Helsdingse Achterweg 20, Vianen Phone: 0347 - 37 15 80 Internet: www.kaasboerderijvanrossum.nl

Tip 5: Ameide
The town of Ameide, located on the Lek, belongs to the municipality of Zederik, together with Tienhoven, Hei- en Boeicop, Leerbroek, Lexmond, Meerkerk and Nieuwland. Ameide has numerous monumental buildings, including the Town Hall from 1644 and the sixteenth-century NHKerk, with a late Romanesque tower.
Every year since 1657, the horse market takes place on the second Thursday in October.

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