Dekkerswald, Former sanatorium hamlet in Berg en Dal, Netherlands.
Dekkerswald is a former sanatorium building in Berg en Dal set within extensive forest land between Groesbeek and Heilig Landstichting. The estate contains both healthcare structures and significant wooded areas, creating a natural setting that surrounded the original medical facilities.
Architect Eduard Cuypers designed this Roman Catholic sanatorium, which opened in 1913 with 80 beds for tuberculosis patients. The facility operated until around 1970 and served as an important medical center for the region during that period.
Religious sisters from Zusters Onder de Bogen worked here from 1913 to 2007, combining medical care with spiritual support for patients. Their presence shaped this place as a refuge where sick people found both healing and comfort.
The location sits about 10 minutes by car or 20 minutes by bicycle from central Nijmegen along Provincial Road 842. The route passes through forested terrain, so visitors should consider road conditions and weather when planning their journey.
The estate is being transformed into an inclusive residential neighborhood with approximately 400 planned homes where nature preservation plays a central role. This redevelopment keeps the wooded character of the place while creating new living spaces for residents.
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