Nijverdal is a lively village in the municipality of Hellendoorn in Overijssel. It sits at the edge of the Sallandse Heuvelrug National Park. The village was founded in 1836 as a textile settlement and grew into an important centre of the Twente and Salland textile industry. Today it is an attractive base for hiking, cycling and outdoor adventures.
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Updated on 5 October 2026
Nijverdal is a lively village in the municipality of Hellendoorn in Overijssel. It sits at the edge of the Sallandse Heuvelrug National Park. The village was founded in 1836 as a textile settlement and grew into an important centre of the Twente and Salland textile industry. Today it is an attractive base for hiking, cycling and outdoor adventures.
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This national park borders Nijverdal and features rolling hills, forests and vast purple heathland. Its many hiking and cycling trails attract visitors throughout the year.
The national park's visitor centre is located in Nijverdal. It has exhibitions about the area's nature and history and is the starting point for many walks.
The N35 highway and the railway run underground through the village in a combined tunnel. This unique infrastructure project reconnected the two sides of Nijverdal.
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