Loonse en Drunense Duinen, Netherlands

Loonse en Drunense Duinen

A small desert of drifting sand in the middle of the Netherlands.

  • All year
  • 1 night
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Things to do

2 days in Loonse en Drunense Duinen

Day 1

  1. MorningWalk across the drifting sand from the Drunense side, a small desert in the middle of the Netherlands.
  2. AfternoonCycle the forest paths, then relax at a pancake house on the edge of the dunes.
  3. EveningHave dinner in Den Bosch, 20 minutes away.

Day 2

Visit Den Bosch's cathedral or the Efteling theme park nearby.

What to eat

A Bossche bol, a cream-filled chocolate ball from Den Bosch.

Local tips

Make the most of Loonse en Drunense Duinen

Beat the crowds

Sunny weekends are busy. Weekdays are calm.

Best photo spot

The open sand plains with the pine forest at their edges.

Getting there

Easiest by car or bike from 's-Hertogenbosch or Tilburg.

Don't miss nearby

The Efteling theme park and 's-Hertogenbosch.

Good to know

The sand plain gets hot in summer; bring water. Many walking and cycling paths cross the park.

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Plan your visit

Getting to Loonse en Drunense Duinen

Getting there

  • Eindhoven Airport (EIN)30 km away
  • Rotterdam The Hague Airport (RTM)55 km away
  • Utrecht50 km away
  • Delft65 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

Loonse en Drunense Duinen: good to know

Is Loonse en Drunense Duinen worth visiting?

Yes, especially if you like nature. A small desert of drifting sand in the middle of the Netherlands.

How many days do you need in Loonse en Drunense Duinen?

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

When is the best time to visit Loonse en Drunense Duinen?

You can visit all year. Sunny weekends are busy. Weekdays are calm.

How do you get to Loonse en Drunense Duinen?

The nearest airport is Eindhoven Airport (EIN), about 30 km away. Easiest by car or bike from 's-Hertogenbosch or Tilburg.

What is there to see near Loonse en Drunense Duinen?

Nearby hidden places include Dordrecht (34 km), Kinderdijk (41 km) and Gouda (48 km).

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