What is there to do in the area?

Fancy a day out? As a EuroParcs guest, it is possible to order tickets for various museums, amusement parks or zoos at a discount.

Welcome to Nationaal Park De Hoge Veluwe, the largest national park in the Netherlands! The purple moors, vast forests and sand drifts invite you to explore on foot or on the (free) white bicycles available in the park. Take a look at the Jachthuis Sint Hubertus and enjoy the works of art in the Kröller-Müller Museum with the second largest Van Gogh collection in the world. Keep your eyes open, you might just spot a wild boar, red deer or mouflon.

Feel the humid heat in the tropical rainforest and spot its inhabitants among the green leaves or discover the heat like in the Arizona desert and see the vultures hovering above your head. Enchantingly beautiful is also Burgers' Ocean where you see colorful fish swimming. Because Burgers' Zoo consists of several indoor habitats, it is also an ideal zoo for rainy days!

Julianatoren is a wonderful amusement park for the little ones from 2 to 10 years. Step on the tough roller coaster, get the creeps in the haunted castle or join the fire department. And if you take the Dino Tour you will suddenly stand face to face with real dinosaurs!

Be amazed by rolling fields and a real waterfall in nature reserve the Loenense Enk. With a drop of 15 meters the Loenense Waterfall is the largest waterfall in the Netherlands. This so-called stepped waterfall can be combined with nice walks in the area such as the varied walking route Vrijenberg.

This former Royal Palace has been open to the public since 1984. Stroll through the stately rooms of the palace and discover the history of the royal family. It is also fun to take a look at the stables and coach houses or stroll through the baroque gardens surrounding the palace. In the summer vacations there are princes and princesses days organized for children. Around the palace lies Kroondomein Het Loo, the largest contiguous estate in the Netherlands.

A forest full of monkeys running free, that's Apenheul. In this beautiful, green park on the Veluwe, more than half of the monkeys are running free among the visitors!

The literal and figurative highlight of the Veluwezoom is De Posbank. At 90 metres above sea level, you can enjoy a breathtaking view that reaches as far as the Achterhoek, the IJssel valley and even Germany. Follow the winding paths through the unspoilt Dutch countryside with its purple heaths and beautiful forests, on foot or by bike. Who knows, you might run into deer, wild boar or the Rheden sheep herd. An excellent starting point for your route is Bezoekerscentrum Veluwezoom.

The 'Sahara of the Low Countries', that is how Kootwijkerzand is also called. And when you stand on the immense sand plain, you immediately understand why. On the largest sand drift of Western Europe are several hiking trails. Climb the watchtower for a magnificent view, have a picnic while the children run around or visit Radio Kootwijk: an impressive building that was a broadcasting station in the twenties of the last century.

Step aboard for an unforgettable ride in the historic steam train. Your adventure starts at the station in Beekbergen and takes you past the picturesque stations of Loenen and Eerbeek, ending in Dieren. Here the train turns around to continue the route in reverse order.

In the pleasant city of Arnhem you can do plenty of shopping in vintage stores and boutiques, have a bite to eat on the Rijnkade and there are plenty of museums to keep you entertained. Like the Open Air Museum and the Dutch Wine Museum. In and around Arnhem there is also much to discover about the Second World War, in which the city played an important role. Like in the Arnhems Oorlogsmuseum for example. Also take a look at the Eusebiuskerk or walk through Park Sonsbeek, one of the most beautiful parks in the Netherlands. For the little ones, Burgers' Zoo is highly recommended.

Fancy a sporty game of padel? You play padel with four people, so gather your friends/family and book a court! The venue has 5 outdoor courts and a large terrace to keep a close eye on the padel pots while enjoying a drink.

In the Open Air Museum you dive into the past for a moment. Step inside a typical Dutch house as it looked years ago, learn how to make paper, go weaving or bake your own bread. This is such a nice museum, especially because children can get to work here themselves.

It is one of the most popular and perhaps the oldest bicycle route in the Netherlands. The 8 castles route exists since 1913 and takes you 34 kilometers along the impressive, medieval castles and mansions in the area. From Hackfort Castle to Vorden Castle, the only one in the list that you can also visit inside.

In the middle of the forest and meadow landscape of the Achterhoek lies Castle Vorden. The castle dates back at least to 1315 and is one of the few castles that is still inhabited. Castle Vorden is also the best known castle along the 8 castles cycle route and the only one that you can visit. During an audio tour or guided tour, you can see various rooms of the castle with your own eyes. In the vicinity you will find even more walking and cycling routes, including the Pieterpad.

In this surprising part of the Achterhoek, in the middle of a landscape full of forests, meadows and water, lies the tiniest town in the Netherlands: Bronkhorst. In the narrow streets with old houses and farms you have the feeling that you step back in time. Also take a look at the Bronckhorster Bierbrouwerij where you can get a tour and taste the traditionally brewed Bronckhorster beer. Close to Bronkhorst is also the village of Hummelo, where the statue of the rock band Normaal is displayed.