Hoge Veluwe, Netherlands

Hoge Veluwe

Heathland, forest and drifting sand dunes, with free white bikes to ride.

  • All year
  • 1 night
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Things to do

2 days in Hoge Veluwe

Day 1

  1. MorningTake one of the free white bikes and ride through the heath, forest and drifting sand dunes.
  2. AfternoonVisit the Kröller-Müller Museum, with one of the world's biggest Van Gogh collections and a sculpture garden.
  3. EveningWatch for red deer and wild boar at dusk from the park's hides.

Day 2

Visit the Netherlands Open Air Museum in Arnhem.

What to eat

Pancakes at the park restaurant in the middle of the park.

Local tips

Make the most of Hoge Veluwe

Beat the crowds

Weekends and sunny days are busy. Come early for wildlife.

Best photo spot

The heather in bloom in late August, and the drifting sand dunes.

Getting there

Buses run from Arnhem and Ede-Wageningen stations.

Don't miss nearby

The Kröller-Müller Museum inside the park.

Good to know

The free white bikes are at the entrances and the centre. The Kröller-Müller Museum has many Van Gogh paintings.

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Plan your visit

Getting to Hoge Veluwe

Getting there

  • Weeze Airport (NRN)60 km away
  • Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS)70 km away
  • Utrecht45 km away
  • Amsterdam65 km away

Reachable by car or public transport; a car gives you more freedom to explore the area. Distances are in a straight line.

At a glance

Best timeAll year
TypeNature spot
Good forNature
Getting thereCar or public transport
Stay1 night
CountryNetherlands

Questions

Hoge Veluwe: good to know

Is Hoge Veluwe worth visiting?

Yes, especially if you like nature. Heathland, forest and drifting sand dunes, with free white bikes to ride.

How many days do you need in Hoge Veluwe?

Plan 1 night. Our free 2-day plan above shows how to spend your time.

When is the best time to visit Hoge Veluwe?

You can visit all year. Weekends and sunny days are busy. Come early for wildlife.

How do you get to Hoge Veluwe?

The nearest airport is Weeze Airport (NRN), about 60 km away. Buses run from Arnhem and Ede-Wageningen stations.

What is there to see near Hoge Veluwe?

Nearby hidden places include Utrecht (44 km), Amsterdam (66 km) and Loonse en Drunense Duinen (67 km).

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