Heksenmuseum de Heksehoeve
Witch museum in an adventure garden near Appelscha with a ritual trail, dowsing rod walk, wishing ritual and tea room.
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About the museum
The Heksehoeve is an old farmhouse on the edge of Appelscha, where Margarita, who has considered herself a traditional solitary witch since 1968, opened a tea room with a “magical shop” in 1996. Two years later, in 1998, the offering was expanded and developed into a witch museum.
Today the museum is an open-air “magical adventure park” of about one hectare. Visitors follow a trail through a garden where they can try out 28 rituals and activities; for children there is a dedicated scent-detective rally with a small surprise at the end, and a children's garden with magical games. Highlights include the daily dowsing rod walk and the shared wishing ritual at the fire pit.
In the tea room you can enjoy herbal and witch teas, coffee and small snacks. Alongside the museum, the house offers consultations and a multi-month “witch training” that starts anew in 2027. The museum used to be open only during school holidays; in 2026 additional opening days were added.
Highlights
- Trail with 28 rituals and activities in the garden
- Dowsing rod walk and wishing ritual
- Children's scent-detective rally and children's garden
- Tea room with witch teas and terrace
- Magical shop
Permanent exhibition
- Magischer Erlebnisgarten mit Ritualen-Rundgang – Trail through a garden with 28 rituals and activities, plus a dowsing rod walk and wishing ritual.
- Founded
- 1998
Admission & discounts
| Adults | €15 |
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| Children & teens | €10free up to age 3 · Children aged 4 to 12; free up to age 3 |
| Groups (12+ people) | –10% discount on admission for groups of 12 or more |
Adult admission €15. A Museumkaart is not mentioned on the website.
Accessibility
- Wheelchair accessible
- Elevator: no information
- Accessible restroom: not available
- Accessible parking: no information
- Service dogs welcome: no information
- Tactile models & exhibits: no information
- Sign language tours: no information
- Easy-to-read materials: no information
- Audio description: no information
The museum is outdoors and, according to the operator, is easily accessible with prams and wheelchairs. The compost toilet hut is not wheelchair accessible. Dogs are not allowed.
Kids & families
Great for kids & families
| Time needed | approx. 2 hrs |
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| Kids’ admission | free up to age 3 |
- Activity booklet, scavenger hunt or kids’ audio guide
- Hands-on stations
- Stroller-friendly
- Playground / play area
Children's scent-detective rally with a small surprise, children's garden with magical games; the dowsing rod walk and wishing ritual are also suitable for children.
Getting there & parking
By public transit
Damsluis
From the direction of Assen or Drachten/Oosterwolde, take the bus to the Damsluis stop; from there walk along the water or via the Bruggewijk road.
By car
Parking available
Park on the meadow by the signposted signs; to reach the gate to the left of the farmhouse, cross the road carefully.
Bicycles can be taken through the gate to the bicycle racks, then continue on foot along the path.
Get directionsAmenities & dining
- Café
- Museum shop
Tea room (Theeschenkerij) with terrace and covered area, witch tea, coffee and snacks; you may eat your own packed sandwiches on the terrace. Magical shop on site.
Events & venue rental
The museum hasn’t published any information on this.
Plan your visit
| Good to know | No reservation required. Recommended visit duration 2 to 4 hours. During the autumn holidays 2026 the dowsing rod walk takes place at 1:30 pm and the wishing ritual at 3:30 pm. Dogs are not admitted. |
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