Discover Apeldoorn

Apeldoorn is mainly known for the many green spaces that you can see in the city. The city has no fewer than 9 parks where you can enjoy walking. For even more greenery, you can visit Berg en Bos, the nature reserve next to Paleis Het Loo. In the palace itself, you can discover everything about the life of the Orange family who used the palace as a summer residence.

9 parks

Of all 9 parks, the Oranjepark is the most beautiful. You can take wonderful walks there and in summer enjoy music performances in the bandstand. In the adjacent parks Wilhelminapark, Verzetspark, and Prinsenpark, you walk through greenery in the English landscape style. Together, the parks form the green heart of the city and are home to various special animals and plants.

Royal life

The greenery in the city effortlessly merges into the nature reserve of Berg en Bos, next to Paleis Het Loo. Wild boars and red deer still roam there. The park features a cultivated landscape and pristine forests with walking paths. Paleis Het Loo was the hunting lodge of the House of Orange-Nassau family and has since become a museum. There you can take a tour through the many rooms and get a glimpse of royal life. Afterwards, you can walk through the magnificent palace garden.

Hotel in Apeldoorn

Are you looking for a hotel in Apeldoorn for a relaxing stay? Van der Valk Hotel Apeldoorn – de Cantharel is the base for a visit to the city and the Veluwe. This Apeldoorn hotel features atmospheric hotel rooms, restaurants, and a wellness garden with indoor and outdoor swimming pools and saunas. This way you combine staying in Apeldoorn with nature, wellness, and culinary enjoyment. Book a suitable overnight stay in Apeldoorn for a weekend getaway with your partner or family.