Roden; the village of Ot and Sien

On the way to the hotel and restaurant, you may have seen the sign; "Roden. The village of Ot and Sien." Roden, Ot and Sien and Hindericus Scheepstra are often mentioned in the same breath. Hindrikus Scheepstra, born in Roden in 1859, was a Dutch teacher and writer. He wrote the Dutch children's stories of Ot and Sien as reading material for primary schools.

Imagine Ot and Sien as vivid characters in modern-day Roden. You can read how this plays out in this news item.

Meet Sien

A warm and caring person, Sien has found her passion in maintaining atmosphere and connection in Roden. With her heart of gold, Sien organises various events that bring the community together. Sien discovers the new liqueur during one of her events and is immediately sold. With a beaming smile, she confirms that this liqueur exactly reflects the warmth and conviviality of Roden.

Meet Ot

Ot, an enthusiastic adventurer, is always looking for new opportunities and experiences. His spirit of discovery leads him through the lively streets of Roden. During his adventures, Ot comes across the new Ot and Sien liqueur, a creation of Van Erp Dranken and DMC Liquors. After a first sip, he declares it a perfect addition to the modern Roden experience.

The power of Ot & Sien

One day, Ot and Sien join forces and organise several grand events. No, not a nostalgic flashback, but a joyous moment in the NOW. Together, Ot and Sien represent the charm of Roden in today's zeitgeist. They enjoy the gastronomic experiences, (cultural) events and natural beauty that Roden offers.

Meet the (furry) friend(s)

A visit to Roden means that we welcome you as a (furry) friend(s) of Ot and Sien. Your story starts here! At Onder de Linden in Roden.

Where atmosphere and taste tell stories

Living legend

It is as if Ot and Sien have transcended time. The story of Roden is a living legend. A legend where the area flourishes through the unique mix of heritage, nature and progress. A legend secured by the power and soul of Ot & Sien combined with your unique story after a visit to Roden. It is with good reason that Roden may bear the title of "Village of Ot and Sien".

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Summer agenda

With the holidays approaching, we introduce our summer calendar. Even more fun every weekend at Hotel Onder de Linden from 5 July to 5 September 2021.

The Loop of Roden

On Saturday 8 July, the cycling event of the North will again take place. The Loop van Roden is a prominent name on the list of northern criteriums and enjoys national recognition. It also brings with it a lot of Rôner sociability, with packed terraces and a lot of happy faces. Especially on the terrace of Onder de Linden, where you will find a real VIP tent.

North Dutch Neutjee Shooting Championship at Onder de Linden

Fine traditions should be cherished. The Vereniging voor Volksvermaken Roden traditionally organises the neutjesschieten at Onder de Linden every year on Easter Monday. A game for young and old that involves precision and tactics. This year there will be a very special edition of this old Drenthe-Groningen tradition; the North Dutch Neutji Shooting Championship!

From tree to bar table

At Onder de Linden, we value history and the story behind our place. A great example of this is the old lime tree. The iconic lime tree was always an important part of our terrace. Unfortunately, the tree had to be cut down recently. But instead of saying goodbye, we gave it a new purpose: as a robust bar table on our terrace.