Hotel Karel de Stoute
Restaurant Stoute Karel


A stay at Boutique Hotel Karel de Stoute is a holiday in itself.

Gorinchem’s top hotel is located in perhaps the most beautiful part of the city, the waterfront area, Buiten de Waterpoort, with its stunning views across the River Merwede. Hotel and restaurant Stoute Karel is the ideal base for a holiday in this part of the Netherlands, located at the heart of the river area, and close to other towns rich in culture and places of interest. Let’s take a look at some of these places.

Dordrecht.
The beauty of this town is often overlooked. Stroll along the canals and harbours, see the many cultural gems this former island has to offer, and soak up the town’s impressive history.

Just 50 metres from Hotel Karel de Stoute is the ferry to Woudrichem. This fortress town is known partly for its salmon fishery. A walk along the city walls is highly recommended, and a trip to Loevestein Castle is a must. It was from here, in 1621, that Hugo Grotius escaped in a book chest. Nowadays, a charming foot ferry runs between Woudrichem and Loevestein, which makes the trip a great deal more comfortable!

A delightful bike ride of around 30 km, along the rivers Waal and Merwede, takes you to Zaltbommel. Also a fortress town, it has a fascinating story to tell and offers plenty of atmosphere, entertainment, and delicious food and drink, for a great day out.

The windmills at Kinderdijk.
It doesn’t get more Dutch than this. Everyone in Holland knows the name Kinderdijk. Here, in this classical Dutch landscape, these beautiful windmills are a silent witness to the eternal Dutch battle with water.

The village of Spijk in Gelderland is home to top golf course ‘the Dutch’, known for hosting the KLM Open. Eighteen pristine championship holes, in the middle of the Lingebos Forest. Come and see for yourself why this golf course is one of the favoured venues for the European Tour.

The Biesbosch is a fascinating place to explore. Rent a bike and take the fast-ferry to Werkendam. From here you can cycle straight into the Biesbosch National Park. There you’ll discover various wetlands, large grazers, creeks, osprey, beavers, spoonbills, willow trees; in short, a rich array of flora and fauna for you to enjoy from the new cycle paths that criss-cross the area. The Biesbosch is simply stunning. That such breathtaking nature exists and can be freely enjoyed in this crowded country is something you have to see for yourself.

You see, Gorinchem is the perfect place for a holiday in the Netherlands. Centrally located with many beautiful destinations that are easy to reach on foot, by bike, by ferry or by car.
Book your stay through our website at www.hotelkareldestoute.nl , and discover all that this region has to offer.

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