De Hoge Veluwe National Park

De Hoge Veluwe National Park comprises 5,400 hectares or 13,343 acres of variable landscape. It has beautiful forests, heathlands, sand drifts, meres and ponds. The park attracts various animals, including boar, red deer, roe deer and mouflon sheep. The large area and peaceful surroundings allow you to enjoy nature and quietly spot animals.

Free white bicycles

© Het Nationale Park De Hoge Veluwe

The easiest way to explore these wide lands is by bicycle. De Hoge Veluwe National Park offers 40 kilometres of cycle paths and as many as 1,800 bikes that can be used free of charge. These white bicycles can be found in various locations throughout the park, as well as at the Hoenderloo, Otterlo and Schaarsbergen entrances, allowing you to hop on the saddle as soon as you enter. There are also white bicycles for children (without trainer wheels) and bicycles with front or rear children’s seats.

Safaris and wildlife spotting

© Het Nationale Park De Hoge Veluwe

De Hoge Veluwe is the best place to spot wildlife, for example during a safari. Where the forester will take you on a four-hour walk to show you al the park’s special spots. A safari after dark, sleeping under the stars, is also an option – the safaris vary every month to match the (wildlife) season. During summer, there are also special children’s safaris.

Of course, you can also go wildlife spotting on your own. You’ll have the best chances of observing wild animals in the late afternoon and evening from one of the various wildlife observation posts that have been placed throughout the park.

The Kröller-Müller Museum

© Eva Broekema via Kröller-Müller Museum

At the heart of De Hoge Veluwe you’ll find the cultural highlight: The Kröller-Müller Museum. Deep in the forest, this world-famous museum lies hidden, boasting the largest private Van Gogh collection worldwide. In addition to paintings by Van Gogh, you can also admire works by other great masters and one of the most beautiful sculpture gardens in Europe. The iconic Jachthuis Sint Hubertus country house and the Museonder museum in the visitor centre are also worth a visit.