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Municipality in Gelderland, Netherlands
Photo: Else Ringnalda, photography Kattiel, CC BY-SA 3.0 via Wikimedia Commons
Once a prominent trade town, Tiel is one of those largely unknown historic cities in the Eastern Netherlands with a tale of its own. It doesn't see too many visitors today, but the old centre still holds monumental buildings from former glory days and is famous for its fruits production. When you're in the Netherlands in May, Tiel is an excellent base to explore the lovely Betuwe orchards in bloom. In September, the city is the stage for the largest free pop music festival in the country: Appelpop, as well as for a flower parade. Although mid-sized, this is the largest city in the Betuwe area.
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This place rents different kinds of bicycles (e.g. with and without gear). Bikes can be picked up from 08:30 and returned until 17:30.
The original Water Gate originated in 1647 but was destroyed during the final days of World War II. It was entirely rebuilt in 1979. High on the façade is the city's coat of arms, with the words Asylum gentis Batavorum, or Refuge for the Batavi. The Latin memorial plaque originates in 1528, but was initially placed on another gate, the Brunense Poort, which was demolished in 1853.
Sint Maartenskerk
This large, Gothic church was built in the 1420s and 1430s. Although repeatedly changed and never entirely finished, it's a large building and used for services until today.
Classic car museum.
A modern cultural center in the city center with space for art, musical shows and a library.
Nice atmosphere and a good, French and international menu. High quality ingredients and dishes. The staff is helpful and friendly.
A modernly decorated restaurant, with coloured led-lightning all around. All-you-can-eat sushi and teppanyaki dishes is what most regular customers come here for. It's the best Japanese place in town and it does take-away too.
A modernly decorated restaurant. All-you-can-eat tapas as well as a range of different wines. It is mostly popular due to the historical building it's in.
One of the few choices within the city, this is a standard and adequate hotel in the Van der Valk chain. Rooms aren't all very up to date but otherwise fine. Some, especially the more expensive rooms as well as the lobby, have been upgraded. Staff is friendly and there's an on-site sushi restaurant.
This quaint hotel lies just across the river Waal, in the village of Wamel (part of Tiel municipality). A passenger ferry connects the village to the city, making it quite convenient to stay here instead of in the centre, even for those who wish to explore the city. It's also great for trips into the countryside, as they rent out bikes and allow for recharge of electric bicycles.
Suited well for outdoor lovers and budget travellers, this place outside town offers camping spots as well as ready to use huts (with private bath and kitchenette) and caravans. It's along the river and rents out bikes and canoes. They only accept cash payments. It's a 5-minute walk from the regional Tiel Passewaai station.
The A15 passes by here, and the main roads into town are the N84 and the N835.
Read in the guideWalk your way around the centre, as it's the best way to see the monuments up close. For the surroundings however, a bicycle will allow for further explorations of the orchards and pretty, rural landscapes.
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