Tourist attractions Markelo

In this museum, ten large dioramas bring back to life European animals (a large number of which were present in the area) in their natural habitat. Some are shown in their winter colouring. The diorama showing a group of Scandinavian elk being attack..

Located in a clearing, this remarkably flower-filled cemetery contains 1496 graves of Canadians killed during the Second World War.

Situated quite near the country's main rock salt deposits, this museum gives an insight into the origin, extraction and use of this substance, as well as how important it is to the human body and to plants.

This castle is the former residence of the Counts of Wassenaar. First started in 14C, it was altered in the 16C (main gate) and 17C. It is surrounded by moats and beautiful gardens.

This castle is flanked by a square steep tower and forms two wings on either side of an octagonal tower. The town hall is inside. The windows are topped with shells.

This castle is the most impressive in the region. It is cantonned by two thick cylindrical towers. Not far away, a watermill in a pretty setting dates from the 1700s.