Discover Hoenderloo: Holiday Apartment, National Park and Local History

Hoenderloo as a Place of Nature and Culture

Hoenderloo combines nature, local history and routes leading to a variety of destinations in the nearby and wider surroundings. This combination is ideal for a stay where not every day has to look the same: a day in nature can be followed by cultural experiences, while specific routes put the village itself at the centre. When choosing a holiday apartment in Hoenderloo, this variety can help you decide which experiences should be the focus of your stay.

National Park, Bicycles and Routes

De Hoge Veluwe National Park has an entrance in Hoenderloo. At every entrance to the national park, Witte Fietsen are available for all visitors to use free of charge. For cycling enthusiasts, this direct connection to the park is a separate consideration when planning the day. In this way, you can combine a day in nature with a cultural programme in the village without having to follow a fixed order.

There are two specific reference points for planning individual routes: the Plaggenstekerspad starts at De Proeftuin, De Krim 4 in Hoenderloo. The Heldring Route passes through the north-western part of Hoenderloo and reveals traces of the work of pastor O.G. Heldring. The two routes therefore have different geographical focal points: one starts at De Proeftuin, while the other runs through the north-western part of the village.

Hoenderloo’s History in the Museum

The De Kleine Arcke Museum features exhibitions about A. den Doolaard, the village of Hoenderloo and the Hoenderloo Groep. A permanent exhibition is dedicated to A. den Doolaard; the writer lived in Hoenderloo from 1954 until his death in 1994. Visitors can also view an exhibition about the history of the village of Hoenderloo and the origins of the Hoenderloo Groep. For families who would like to alternate days in nature with cultural discoveries, this museum focus offers an accessible introduction to the local history.

Destinations in the Surrounding Area

The Hoenderloo area is home to De Apenheul Zoo, Kasteel Het Oude Loo, Hoeve Delle Park, Bruggelen Park and the “Museum for Modern Art”. This places wildlife, parks, castles and a museum side by side as different types of excursion. For families, the zoo can provide a different focus for the day than a castle or the museum.

The nearby area also includes Jachthuis Sint-Hubertus Castle and Boswachterij Ugchelen Park. Kasteel Doorwerth is located in the wider regional surroundings of Hoenderloo.

Holiday Apartment in Hoenderloo and Your Travel Plan

When choosing a holiday apartment or holiday home in Hoenderloo, you can start with your preferred plan for the day: should the focus be on the national park and its free Witte Fietsen, the local history at the De Kleine Arcke Museum, or a combination of routes and destinations in the surrounding area? This keeps your accommodation choice aligned with your actual holiday ideas. Hoenderloo offers a clearly defined combination of nature, cycling, historical themes and regional excursion destinations.

More Places for Regional Orientation

More places for regional orientation: Uddel, Beekbergen, Nieuw-Milligen, Beemte Broekland, Hoog-Soeren, Apeldoorn, Loenen, Ugchelen.

Go to the higher-level travel overview: Apeldoorn.