Lochem is part of the Netherlands’ Gelderland Province. The town merged with Gorssel in 2005. The most notable attraction in Lochem is the Castle Verwolde in the village of Laren. In addition to visiting the castle, you can see the thickest tree in the Netherlands, located on the property of the castle.

Lochem is an easy town to travel to because of the Lochem Railway Station, which connects you to many other towns in the Netherlands. Because the town is small, there are few hotels in Lochem, Netherlands, so count on EasyToBook.com to help you find your accommodations. Lochem is located just 27 miles from Amsterdam, so it’s a great town to stay in while exploring all that Amsterdam has to offer. Or, when you’ve tired of the hustle and bustle of Amsterdam, take a day trip to Lochem for a little peace, quiet and beautiful Dutch countryside. Renting a bicycle for a ride along the small roads dotted with farms is a great activity for your visit to Lochem.