Rhenen Travel Guide — Things to Do, Food & Hotels
municipality in the province of Utrecht, the Netherlands
About Rhenen
Rhenen is a city along the Nederrijn with theBetuwefound on the south side of the river. Rhenen was first mentioned around 855 asVilla Hreni, and the town got its city rights in 1258. Rhenen, located in the Bishopric of Sticht (modern dayUtrecht,DrentheandOverijssel), of which Rhenen was one of the five influential cities. After centralisation byCharles V, the city turned into an easygoing garrisoned city. Rhenen once housed many royal summer residences of the rich, as well asFrederick V of the Palatinate, a grandson ofWilliam of Orange. During theSecond World War, Rhenen saw a lot of damage dealt to it. The city was evacuated during the battle for the Grebbeberg in May 1940, and upon return, the citizens found that some 160 houses were fully destroyed and some thousand houses heavily dama
Top Attractions in Rhenen
Explore the best things to see and do in Rhenen:
- ★Bowling Rhenen
- ★Cunerakerk
- ★Militair Ereveld Grebbeberg
- ★Ouwehands Dierenpark
Where to Eat in Rhenen
Must-try local food and restaurants:
- 🍴Brasserie van Toor
- 🍴De Koning van Denemarken
- 🍴Het Oude Gemeentehuis
- 🍴Moeke Rhenen
- 🍴Sal do Mar
- 🍴Tambo
Where to Stay in Rhenen
- 🏨B&B Bovenweg
- 🏨B&B Onder Ons
- 🏨B&B Tussen Rijn & Rug
- 🏨't Paviljoen
Rhenen Travel Guide Sections
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