Tourist attractions Beekhuizen

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..

Situated in a beautiful undulating and wooded park (44ha) this museum comprising around 100 authentic farmhouses, mills, factories, steam dairy and granges, focuses on the architecture and rural activities of Holland’s regions. Each building displays..

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..

In the area surrounding the village, several belvederes have vast panoramic views to the right over the jumble of hills covered in heather over which the walkers' paths wind.

This park encompasses 4600 hectares of undulating forests (Pines, Birch) and heath-land situated to the north of Arnhem, as far as the Veluwe clearing. Many car parks, paths and cycle tracks make this a popular place for tourists.

The emphasis in this animal park is on education, recreation and scientific research. Carefully reproduced ecosystems enable visitors to see animals in their natural habitats. It includes flora and fauna from the North American desert in Burgers' De..

This beautiful 18C museum accommodates a number of decorative objects including silverware from the guilds of Arnhem (15C), porcelain from the Orient, glass and rare porcelain from Arnhem and paintings from the 17C. The rococo ceremonial hall , wh..

Together with Zijpendaal Park and the Gulden Bloem which extend it, this English style Park is one of Holland's most beautiful. Undulating, it is covered with woods and prairies and is punctuated with brooks, ponds, waterfalls and fountains. The park..

This museum is part of a former 19th century manor. It has lovely collections of modern and contemporary works of art, most of which are by Dutch painters and half of which are by women. The permanent exhibition is dedicated to artists of the magic r..

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 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..

More than three hundred bicycles coming from England, France, Germany and America illustrate the history of this vehicle, from the first pedalless dandy carriage which was moved by the action of one's feet on the ground to modern cross-country and mo..

This old chapel of the Carolingian palace, probably rebuilt in the 11C, hides in the trees. It is near a terrace from which there is an attractive view over the Waal. It has 16 sides and is topped with an octagonal turret. Inside, you will notice the..

This small castle stands in the centre of a large park. Built in the 18C, it is flanked by a medieval tower which is reflected in a lake. You can visit furnished rooms and even take tea in the orangery in the summer.

This visitor centre is set up in an old farmhouse. As well as information on local wildlife, there are detailed walking maps.

The stern walls of this 17C castle stand in the middle of a wide moat. The garden has an attractive view. The interior has preserved its original appearance. Most noteworthy inside are some portraits, the libraries and some miniatures.

This new town hall stands behind the Duivelshuis. It was built in 1964 to the plans of J.J. Konijnenburg. You'll notice St-Walburgiskerk (14C) in the distance and is two different towers.

This Renaissance building (1545) is named after the statues and mascarons which decorate its walls, which are purported to have been ordered by the former occupant of the house, the bloody general Maarten van Rossum , the boss of the army and of th..

This long square is bordered by the courthouse and the headquarters of the Gueldre government, the het Huis der Provincie ,at the rear. This sober building was rebuilt in 1954 by J.J.M. Vegter after being destroyed in the war. It surrounds an inte..

This church was built in the 15th century and later rebuilt in the late Gothic style after being destroyed during the battle of Arnhem (September 1944). The top of the tower (93 m) was rebuilt in a more contemporary style. The Tower's carillon (53 ..