Apeldoorn, a vibrant city!

Apeldoorn is the largest city in the Veluwe region, surrounded by the natural beauty of the nature reserve "De Veluwe". It is only a 30-minute drive from our holiday park. The city offers the perfect combination of nature, culture and offers many different attractions that will have you experience the beautiful Veluwe.

When you visit Apeldoorn, we highly recommend you visiting some (or all) of these 'must-sees':

• A popular monkey zoo called 'De Apenheul', is home to many different species of monkeys and apes that live in natural settings. There is a lot of interaction between visitors and primates, as some are allowed to roam freely.
• Palace Het Loo, is the best way to get an impression of how the Royal Dutch Family lived throughout the last few centuries. The palace is divided into three sections:
  • The museum has a great collection of historical objects, art, and fashion pieces.
  • The former stables and coach houses: present a great line-up of carriages and old-timer vehicles.
  • The original 17th-century style of the gardens and palace park is still present. 
• Juliana toren, is a very famous amusement park for children. The park offers over 60 attractions and spectacular shows! Families with children between the ages of 2 to 10, will certainly enjoy themselves.

Apeldoorn is also a great place to spend the day shopping. The town has a wide variety of shops. In the city center there is a shopping mall, even on a rainy day, you can still shop to your heart's content.

There are numerous terraces to enjoy a drink and relax. The Caterplein is located at the end of the main street, where you will find the vibrant nightlife. Here, you will find a mixture of cafés and bars. Enough reasons to spend a day Apeldoorn!

It happens in Amersfoort!

Amersfoort is a very diverse city with a lot to offer! From Harderwijk it is about a 20-minute drive. The architecture of the city is special and historic, the inner city has amazing historical architecture, and the events that are held there are unforgettable!

What you absolutely shouldn't miss, if you go to Amersfoort: 

• Koppelpoort, this particular port is part of the old city wall and has a medieval appearance.
• Onze Lieve Vrouwetoren, also known as the "Lange Jan/ long John", is the eyecatcher of the city and one of the highest church towers in the Netherlands. There are about 300 steps to the top of the tower, if you are up for a little workout, you can climb to the top of the tower.
• Muurhuizen (Wall homes), a piece of middle ages in the middle of the city. The houses in this area of the city are made out of pieces of the old city wall old city. It is wonderful to "get lost" in this part of the town.

We suggest that you take a walk through the old town. A guided tour is the best way to get to know this amazing city, there are different possibilities, by boat or just have a walk around. The town also has many charming squares, terraces, trendy shops, and cafés.

Amersfoort is worth a visit!

Discover Zwolle!

A medieval center, michelin sterren restaurants, and fun events; in the Hanseatic city Zwolle you will find it all. Culture is central in this Hanseatic city where you will find various museums and where historical facades, the defense wall, and the star-shaped city canal remind you of the history of this special city.

Zwolle is a culinary city and is well known for its many pure flavors and star restaurants, where you can enjoy tasty meals. The "Zwolse" Mustard as well as the "Zwolse" Whiskey are well-known!

Would you rather enjoy some culture? Visit Museum de Fundatie or Het Stedelijk Museum Zwolle.

There are also a variety of shops in Zwolle. There are both big chains and smaller specialty shops. One of the more impressive stores is the bookshop inside the 'Broerenkerk', literally translated to brotherschurch. The shopping area is located in the streets surrounding the center. Friday morning and Saturday there is a farmers market in the center of town.

You can discover Zwolle within a half-hour drive from Het Verscholen Dorp.