Oele

Oele is a hamlet that spreads across both sides of the Twentekanaal, displaying traditional farmhouses and open agricultural land in a flat terrain. The settlement features the typical Dutch rural landscape with waterways running through fields and scattered residential buildings.

The settlement has roots in medieval times and originally belonged to the judicial district of Delden before being incorporated into Hengelo municipality in 1811. This administrative change marked a turning point in how the area was governed and organized.

The hamlet holds a connection to painter Piet Mondriaan, who created several works here in the early 1900s while drawn to its flat rural landscape. Walking through the fields today helps explain what attracted the artist to this quiet corner of the region.

The hamlet connects to nearby towns through the A35 highway and provincial road N739, making it easy to reach by car. The flat terrain makes walking and cycling straightforward ways to explore the area in any direction.

The settlement is home to De Oldemeule, a water mill built in 1690 that reopened to visitors following its restoration in 1979. This historical structure offers glimpses into traditional milling methods on select summer Sundays.