Overview
Tiel is one of those largely unknown historic cities in the Eastern Netherlands. The old centre still holds monumental buildings from former glory days, and the city is famous for its fruits production.
Budget Travel · Day Trips · Festivals · History · Nature
Before you go
Culture
Tiel's mascot is Flipje, a raspberry-shaped character from a former fruit factory. The city is famous for fruit production and jams.
Festivals
Appelpop (September) is the largest free pop music festival in the Netherlands. Fruitcorso Tiel parade happens the third weekend of September.
Money
Aan de Linge campsite accepts cash only. Most other establishments take cards.
Transport
Trains run every half hour from Tiel station to Utrecht (direct) and Geldermalsen. Buses by Arriva connect to nearby towns.
Weather
May is the best time to visit for orchard blossoms. September brings festivals but also larger crowds.