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Around Hoenderloo: our favourite spots on the Veluwe

From our holiday home you can walk, cycle or drive to favourite spots. Every season looks different.

From Hoenderloo, De Hoge Veluwe, Apenheul and several museums are close by. Each tip lists distance and rough travel time so you can pick what fits your day.

Culinary

De Smaak van Hoenderloo

Cosy restaurant with delicious dishes, ideal for lunch, dinner or a relaxed drink.

Brasserie De Kleine Trek

Cosy brasserie with surprising dishes and a pleasant atmosphere.

Restaurant de Veluwe

Cosy restaurant with delicious dishes in a beautiful setting.

De ProefTuin

Restaurant with wood-fired pizzas, 18-hole mini golf course and playground with cross track for children. Gluten-free possible.

Museums

Museum de Kleine Arcke

Museum about writer A. den Doolaard and the history of Hoenderloo.

Kröller-Müller Museum

World-famous museum with the second largest Van Gogh collection in the world and a beautiful sculpture garden.

Museum Vliegbasis Deelen

Museum about the history of Deelen airbase during World War II.

Royal Talens Experience Centre

Interactive museum about the history of art materials and creative activities.

Museumpark Orientalis

Theme park about the three world religions with historical buildings and exhibitions.

Ford Museum Beekbergen

Classic Fords and older cars if you like sheet metal and stories.

Airborne Museum Hartenstein

Museum about Operation Market Garden and the Battle of Arnhem during WWII.

Activities

ZERO55

Indoor soft play and climbing, useful on a wet day.

Spelerij en Uitvinderij

Creative play and inventing for children in an inspiring environment.

Apenheul

Monkeys walk free among visitors: odd and memorable, especially for children.

Julianatoren

Theme park with more than 60 attractions for the whole family.

Burgers' Zoo

One of the most beautiful zoos in Europe with covered worlds such as the Bush, Desert and Ocean.

De Scheg

Swimming pool and ice rink in Deventer with a big pool hall, lanes, ice rink and family activities.

Nature & Attractions

Forest walks and wildlife spotting

Step straight from our holiday home into the forest. Spot deer, wild boar and other animals in their natural habitat.

Peace, nature and silence

A place where you find peace, feel nature around you and enjoy the silence. Perfect to just be, without having to do anything.

Mountain bike routes Veluwe

Extensive network of mountain bike routes through the Veluwe for all levels.

Ice Cream from Co Hoenderloo

The best ice cream in the Veluwe, a household name in the region for years.

Pancake House Hoenderloo

Cosy pancake house with delicious pancakes. Gluten-free options available.

National Park De Hoge Veluwe

Walking, cycling and mountain biking in one of the most beautiful nature areas in the Netherlands.

Wildlife Viewing Screen Ringakker

Wildlife viewing screen at Spelderholt for observing wildlife.

Wildlife Viewing Screen Paardenwei

Wildlife viewing screen on Noorderheide to observe deer and other wildlife.

Climbing Forest

Adventurous climbing among the trees for young and old.

Loenen Waterfall

Beautiful waterfall in a natural setting, perfect for a walk.

Children's Farm Binky

Fun children's farm where children can pet and feed animals.

Hunting Lodge Sint Hubertus

Iconic hunting lodge designed by architect Berlage in National Park De Hoge Veluwe.

Wildlife Viewing Screen Alvenschoten

Wildlife viewing screen at Hoog Buurlo for wildlife observation.

Gliding Terlet

Gliding from Terlet: almost silent above the trees if the weather plays along.

Paleis Het Loo

Former royal palace with gardens, stables and exhibitions worth a slow visit.

Radio Kootwijk

Monumental radio building from 1923—striking in the middle of the heath.

Netherlands Open Air Museum

Large open-air museum with historical buildings, crafts and stories from the Dutch past.

Tea Pavilion Old Loo Garden

Historic tea pavilion in the beautiful gardens of the old Paleis Het Loo.

Kootwijkerzand

Largest sand drift in Western Europe. Open sand, good for a stiff walk.

Posbank

Famous viewpoint on the Veluwezoom with beautiful panorama over the heathlands.

Castle ter Horst

Medieval castle with beautiful gardens and interesting history.

Beekhuizerzand

Sand drift with heather edges. Quiet walking if you avoid busy afternoons.

Interested in a stay on the Veluwe?

Quiet forest, lots of space, and a warm welcome at Woeste Hoogte nr 15. We'd love to host you.

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