Ommen Travel Guide — Things to Do, Food & Hotels
municipality in the Netherlands
About Ommen
Ommen grew on a river dune on the river Vecht. The town is first mentioned in 1133, gaining its city rights 115 year later in 1248. Ommen, being situated not far from the river IJssel, along which mostHanseatic citiesof the Netherlands are located, was connected to nearbyDeventer,KampenandZwolle. This connection however, was proven useless not long after. Not because of the connection, but because of Ommen, which produced mostly agrarian goods. These goods, such as grain, were cheaper elsewhere, which made Ommen's connection to the Hanseatic cities of the Netherlands unnecessary. The connection was only kept in place as Ommen was located directly on the connection, namely the river Vecht. Ommen had a central function until the early 19th century, housing several government offices as well
Top Attractions in Ommen
Explore the best things to see and do in Ommen:
- ★Nationaal Tinnen Figuren Museum
- ★Streekmuseum Ommen
Where to Eat in Ommen
Must-try local food and restaurants:
- 🍴De Bootsman
- 🍴De Nieuwe Brug
- 🍴De Vechtdalkok
- 🍴Eetcafé De Ster
- 🍴Flater
- 🍴Grand Café de Veghte
Where to Stay in Ommen
- 🏨Charme Hotel Wildthout
- 🏨De Gloepe
- 🏨De Zon
- 🏨Hampshire Hotel Paping
- 🏨Logis Herberg de Klomp
Ommen Travel Guide Sections
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