Tips for a day out

Besides the rich history, there is much more to see and experience in Gelderland. The province has the largest density of attractions in the Netherlands: it is full of adventures! Visit one of the zoos, go to a climbing forest, stop off at a castle or spend the day at an amusement park, we have it all!

23 Tips

Fort Pannerden

It is hidden under a covering of earth, has a breathtaking view over the River Waal and is brimming with exciting stories: Fort Pannerden, near Doornenburg. Surprising and exciting.

Doornenburg

Het Nationale Park de Hoge Veluwe

De Hoge Veluwe National Park is unique in the world due to its combination of natural beauty and art. The landscape is continuously changing; as you explore the Park, you pass through varied woodland, over heaths and grasslands.

Arnhem

Cannenburch Castle

Cannenburch is a castle with mediaeval origins that can be found in Vaassen, surrounded by an ancient wooded park with meadows and ponds. The castle’s historical setting is relatively intact.

Vaassen

Julianatoren

Julianatoren is a theme park for young children with more than 60 fantastic attractions as well as spectacular shows. It’s an unforgettable day out for families with children up to the age of ten!

Apeldoorn

Klimbos Veluwe

A day out at Klimbos Veluwe outdoor climbing centre in Apeldoorn is always exciting. In the large expanse of green woodland you can climb to dizzying heights of 18 metres!

Apeldoorn

Wijchen Castle Museum

Wijchen Castle Museum allows visitors to discover more about the multi-faceted town of Wijchen and the surrounding riverland. Wijchen's historic castle is the location for the museum's permanent collection, which gives a flavour of the region's history.

Wijchen

muZIEum

Experience the world in complete darkness. At the muZIEum you can taste, smell, feel and listen to daily life – but you won't see anything. A blind guide will take you around one of our ‘darkness experiences’.

Nijmegen

Thermen Berendonck

Thermen Berendonck is one of the Netherlands’ most impressive and luxurious spa resorts.

Wijchen

Thermen Bussloo

Thermen Bussloo is one of the largest, most exquisite and most exclusive saunas and beauty & spa resorts in the Netherlands, situated beside the beautiful lake at Bussloo (close to Apeldoorn in the Veluwe).

Voorst

Zandsculpturenfestijn

Every year De Beeldentuin in Garderen plays host to ‘t Veluws Zandsculpturenfestijn (Veluwe Sand Sculpture Festival). Sand artists build imposing sculptures in the wooded area in picturesque Garderen.

Garderen

The Infocentre WW2 Nijmegen

The Infocentre WW2 Nijmegen is a historic, touristic, and educational information point.

Nijmegen

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