Tourist attractions Apeldoorn

This, the former Het Loo Palace and its gardens were open to the public in 1984, after having been the focus of a major restoration project. A 650 ha Park surrounds the museum complex. Built-in 1685 by Jacob Roman , this palace was lived in by Will..

Among its innumerable rooms, look out for the majestic new dining room ; the study of Prince William IV with its Chinese-style ceiling; the library ; or the rooms of William I (fine Empire chairs). In the apartment of Queen Mary II and King Wil..

This very attractive museum which is found in the centre of the De Hoge Veluwe national park was inaugurated in 1938 and was enlarged in 1960 (the creation of a sculpture garden) and again in 1977 (addition of a new wing). It has a large collection o..

A masterpiece by D Marot, the superb wrought-iron gateway formerly granted access to the terrace (flanked by two sandstone statues symbolising the rivers bordering the Veluwe), which has a fine view over the four gardens: the lower garden with flower..

Among the contemporary sculptures found in the garden , you can see works by M. Pan, Permeke ( Niobe ), Bourdelle ( Penelope ), Maillol ( The Air ), L. Fontana ( Five balls ), C. Oldenburg ( Trowel ), Christo and M. Mertz ( Igloo ). Especially notew..

Surrounded by water, this Renaissance-style castle was built in 1543 by Maarten van Rossum, a blood-soaked general of Charles Duke of Guelders. It subsequently became the property of the Van Isendoorn family, who extended and improved it in the 17C a..

This large lodge (1914-1920) built from Berlage's plans is considered to be one of his masterpieces. The house, its 31m tower, its two lakes and its gardens are in geometric shapes. Outside as well as inside (also by Berlage), every shape, every colo..

This museum shows what happens under the surface of the Earth. The subjects dealt with include the underground life of plants and animals, the groundwater layers, the influence of climate change on the earth and the history of the Haute-Veluwe countr..

This attractive gate was built in 1444-1446. The square, crenellated body of the building is flanked by angle watchtowers and is topped with an octagonal turret.

Situated in the old town Hall, this museum is devoted to the history of the town and region, from prehistory to the 20th century. In particular, you'll see bell-shaped pottery unearthed during excavations and objects recalling the paper industry.

Here 27 species of monkey mostly live in freedom in these open woods. You'll see rare woolly monkeys, saïmiris, gold headed monkeys, lemur monkeys from Madagascar and maggot monkeys, swinging from trees or climbing on... visitors. Gorillas , bonobos..

This early C15 building reveals its exposed brick walls. Formerly the convent of St Agnes, it housed the order of the Soeurs de la Vie Commune, who observed the rules set down by Geert Groote. The building currently houses the town archives (Stadsarc..

This complex has three parts: the mayor's office (Raadhuis) and the Wanthuis, the shared façade of which dates back to the 17C, and the Landhuis, the attractive brick façade of which (1632) is crowned by a pinnacled gable. Several paintings of guilds..

This Romanesque church was consecrated to the Saxon apostle Lebuin. Started around 1040, the church was later rebuilt in Gothic style, first from 1235 onwards and then again during 15C. On the West side of this vast building is a tower (which affords..

This is the largest (public) collection of toys in the country, exhibited in two Mediaeval houses. The majority of the pieces are post-1860. You will see trains, mechanical toys, dolls, games, miniature tea-sets and dinner services and construction k..

As in all towns of Saxon origin, the main square of the town is called 'brink'. It is there that the market is held (on Friday mornings and Saturdays). Notice, at no.'s 11 and 12, a façade dating back to the beginning of the 17C, adorned with shells...

This large, leaning edifice, built in 1528 in the late Gothic style, was completed in 1643 by the addition of a high perron, which is above some arches. The roof, flanked by four turrets, is crowned by a wooden pinnacle. On the North side façade, not..

This building, with its attractive Renaissance façade, dates from 1575. Its name is derived from the three herrings depicted on one of the façade stones. On the opposite side of the street, at no. 69, you will find an elegant pinnacled façade (a publ..

In this hill district, you will be able to admire several ancient façades and to take in a beautiful view of the two towers of the Church of St. Nicolas.

Its Romanesque origins dating from around 1200, the church has kept its two square front towers surmounted by spires from that period. The remainder of the church was rebuilt in Gothic style during C15. Since 1992 the interior has served as a setting..