Overijssel has Germany to the east . The Achterhoek region of Gelderland lies to the south , the Veluwe region of Gelderland and Flevoland are to the west , and Friesland and the former moors of Drenthe to the north . Overijssel is bordered by Germany to the east , the Achterhoek region of Gelderland to the south , the Veluwe region of Gelderland and Flevoland to the west , and Friesland and the former moors of Drenthe to the north .