Hotels in Betuwe, Netherlands
Betuwe, in the central Netherlands, is known for its endless fruit orchards and the annual Bloesem (blossom) festival. Spring is the best time to visit when the apple, pear, and cherry trees explode with white and pink flowers-you can cycle the 85-kilometer 'Fruit Route' past farms where you can buy fresh apples and pears. Winters are chilly, averaging 34°F (1°C), making it a cozy time to explore the 19th-century fortresses like Fort Pannerden along the Waal River, or to taste local jams and ciders inside the old farmhouses.