Gelderland

Frequently Asked Questions

• What are popular cities and villages in Gelderland?

  Arnhem, Apeldoorn, Nijmegen and Zutphen are among the popular cities to visit in the province of Gelderland. Arnhem is situated amid beautiful surroundings and represents the green gate to the Veluwe. It is also known as the leading fashion city and makes for a great shopping experience. Apeldoorn is a livelly city with a historic center and lovely city parks. Go to Apeldoorn for endless shopping, architecture and cultural delights. Nijmegen is also well worth a visit. There are beautiful historic buildings, centuries-old squares and the oldest Dutch shopping street in this oldest city in the Netherlands. Zutphen is also an old city with many historic and cultural highlights. This old Hanseatic city overlooking the IJssel river has a beautiful old center with plenty of great shops.

• What are fun outdoor activities in Gelderland?

  Among the most popular areas for outdoor activities in the province of Gelderland is National Park De Hoge Veluwe. National Park De Hoge Veluwe is the perpect place to see beautiful landscapes and wild animals. Borrow one of the free white bicycles and explore the stunning park. In addition to spotting wild animals, you can also see art at the Kröller-Müller Museum. National Park Veluwezoom is a huge nature reserve that is part of the Veluwe and consists of beautiful and pristine natural landscapes. It is a fantastic hilly landscape with forests, heathlands, sand drifts, and country estates. De Tuinen van Appeltern is the biggest garden inspiration park in the Netherlands. With over 200 different model gardens, it offers plenty of inspiration if you love gardening. Belmonte Arboretum is a botanical garden in Wageningen that is also well worth a visit. The estate is the perfect place for a relaxed walk to enjoy beautiful nature. Another beautiful park is Park Sonsbeek in Arnhem. This stately park was create more than 250 years ago and is in the middle of the city. It is one of the most beautiful parks in the Netherlands, with old trees, wide paths, ponds, and interesting altitude differences.

• What are great attractions and museums to visit in Gelderland?

  The province of Gelderland boasts a variety of museums and attractions. Kinderpretpark Julianatoren in Apeldoorn guarantees a great day for families with little children. The amusement park is not too big and structured around young children, featuring a wide variety of attractions and great shows. Dolfinarium Harderwijk is Europe’s biggest marine mammal park. Come face to face with dolphins, walruses, sea lions, seals, rays and sharks! In Burgers’ Zoo and Safaripark in Arnhem, you can see the most exotic animals in their natural habitat. The MORE Museum in Gorssel is devoted to modern realism. Here, you will find a broad collection of modern realist art from Dutch soil in a stunning building. The Airbornemuseum Hartestein in Oosterbeek is devoted to the Battle of Arnhem in 1944. Discover all about Operation Market Garden in the Netherlands and explore the big collection of authentic weapons, documents, movies and photographs.