Things to do & places to visit in Gelderland Province, The Netherlands

Gelderland Province #5 destination in The Netherlands 2023. The average rating score is 4.22 based on 35.2k traveler reviews, of 966 attractions. Timezone: Europe/Amsterdam, current date and time: Sunday, April 28, 2024, 22:44.

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General weather summary in April

59°F - 39°F

Temperature Highs - Lows

Cold with a gentle breeze

Feels like

22%

Chance of rain

46.0 millimeters

Amount

14.4 mph

Wind speed

70%

Humidity

13.8

Daylight length

6:41 AM

Sunrise

8:32 PM

Sunset

46%

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5.0 Airborne Cemetery (438 reviews)
- Moving
Cemeteries

A thought provoking atmosphere, ideal to make a visit after visiting the museums, to put the events into context. 1700 brave souls lie here in final rest as the result of a mad mans quest for world domination. The ages and words in memory are sobering. Thank them for the future they gave you. See more..
4.5 Burgers' Zoo and Safaripark (2.047 reviews)
- Superb zoo
Sunday: 9:00 AM - 6:00 PM Zoos

On March 31, 1913, Faisanterie Buitenlust, the forerunner of the current modern animal park Burgers' Zoo, opens its doors to the public for the first time. Since its foundation by Johan Burgers, the first owner and the one who named the animal park in Arnhem, the park has always remained a real family business. Already from its inception the zoo caused a sensation due to its daring new organisation, which naturally is in the way the animals' accommodations are shaped as well as in the way the experiences for the visitors are created. Burgers' Zoo has a rich history, which has shaped the zoo into the way it is today, and as you can still find it now in the wooded area just north of Arnhem. See more..
4.5 Nederlands Openluchtmuseum (1.838 reviews)
- A visit to this museum should be mandatory
Sunday: 10:00 AM - 5:00 PM Spent More than 3 hours History Museums

The Netherlands Open Air Museum (Nederlands Openluchtmuseum) takes you back into the past of every day life of ordinairy Dutch people. The museum lies in a beautiful park on the outskirts of the vibrant city of Arnhem. There is so much to see. Meet the museum staff who appear to have stepped straight out of the past. Proud of their heritage they will inspire you with their stories. For young and old alike, a visit to the museum is an unforgettable experience. Feast your senses on stories, smells, flavours and images that will take you back to days gone by. Whatever your age, the living history will make a lasting impression, bringing back memories and astonishing you by turns. Immerse yourself in the past and get to know the Dutch people and their history. See more..
4.5 Kröller-Müller Museum (1.754 reviews)
- fantastic art museum in the middle of a national park
Sunday: 10:00 AM - 5:00 PM Spent More than 3 hours Speciality Museums

Kroller Muller Museum features one of the largest Van Gogh collections and the largest sculpture garden in Europe. See more..
4.5 Apenheul (1.262 reviews)
- Awesome place, worth a visit
Temporarily closed - Closed until Mar 30, 2023 Spent More than 3 hours Zoos

Apenheul has been the best day out with free-roaming monkeys for 50 years! Enjoy a unique experience amidst over 300 monkeys in our beautiful green park in the Veluwe. A day of monkey watching is more than just fun; it is educational and can sometimes even feel familiar. After all, monkeys are closely related to us human beings. Learn more about the monkeys and yourself during your visit. Are you clever like an orangutan? Are you as energetic as a squirrel monkey? Recognise yourself in one of the more than 35 monkey species at Apenheul! See more..
4.5 Paleis Het Loo (1.215 reviews)
- Fairy tale castle and gardens
Sunday: 10:00 AM - 5:00 PM Spent 2-3 hours Gardens • Art Museums • History Museums

Paleis Het Loo in Apeldoorn, The Netherlands. The palace is currently being renovated and will be re-opened in 2021, but you are more than welcome to the gardens, stables, restaurants and our events! See more..
4.5 De Hoge Veluwe National Park (1.066 reviews)
- "The National Park High Veluwe is Marvelous and Magical"
National Parks

De Hoge Veluwe National Park is - partly due to the variety of landscapes - the most surprising national park in the Netherlands. The Park is famous for its rare animal and plant species. There are excellent possibilities for wildlife observation in the Park. With over 40 kilometers of paved cycle paths, free to use White Bicycles and a lot of different walking routes, the Park offers something for everyone. The Kröller-Müller Museum - located in the center of the Park - shows works of great masters like Van Gogh, Picasso and Mondriaan. The visitor will also come across a number of monuments by famous architects Berlage and Van de Velde in the Park. The famous country residence/museum Jachthuis Sint Hubertus is perhaps the most impressive example. The special combination of nature and art guarantees a Park with a high recreational and educational value. Due to the high natural value, the area is also assessed by researchers as very valuable. See more..
4.5 Airborne Museum at Hartenstein (937 reviews)
- The best museum about Battle of Arnhem
Sunday: 10:00 AM - 5:00 PM Spent 2-3 hours Speciality Museums

The museum was completely renewed in 2019/2020. The monumental Hartenstein Villa was the headquarters of the British Airborne Division during the Battle of Arnhem (1944). Here, the stories of British, Polish and German soldiers come to life. Civilians also play an important role. Come and see our collection of authentic weaponry, documents, footage and photographs. The new multilingual audio tour provides 50 exhibits with personal background stories. Historian and bestseller author Antony Beevor voiced the English audio tour. In the underground Airborne Experience you will be transported into the very midst of the battle. See more..
4.5 Park Sonsbeek (719 reviews)
- An Enchanting Park
Parks

What a lovely park! I was struck by the beauty and the variety of experiences to be enjoyed here - a meandering stream, waterfalls, bridges, formal gardens, fountains, city views, forested areas, meadows, a pasture with cows, numerous paths/trails, peaceful ponds with swans, geese and ducks, benches scattered throughout, and several excellent eating establishments. Such a serene place to spend time. As a bonus, it's conveniently close to the central railroad station (5 minute walk). It is worth a trip to Arnhem just to experience this park. I look forward to returning to spend more time in this magical place. See more..
4.5 muZIEum (429 reviews)
- Good experience
Sunday: 9:30 AM - 5:00 PM Spent 2-3 hours Speciality Museums

What is it like to be blind or partially sighted? You can read about it or someone can tell you about it from their own experience, but during a visit to muZIEum (muSEEum) you will experience it yourself. Enter a world in which your other senses - hearing, smell, touch and taste - suddenly play a far more important role than you are used to. See more..
4.5 Museum MORE (387 reviews)
- Superb museum, loved the realism of the exhibits
Spent 2-3 hours Art Museums

Museum MORE is a Dutch museum in Gorssel, Netherlands. The display of the paintings and exhibits it is totally worth it, even though the location of the museum is not very convenient and takes some time to travel. The paintings guide you through a diversity of emotions and the realism of the exhibits is unbelievable. Museumkaart is valid for a discount on the entrance ticket. I enjoyed my visit here and do recommend to add the museum on to visit list in Netherlands. See more..
4.5 Kronenburgerpark (354 reviews)
- Tranquil park with beautiful treas and paths
Spent 1-2 hours Points of Interest & Landmarks

There are nice old streets leading to the park form city centre. The park itself is tranquil place with nice walking paths around a lake and really nice old trees. It is a pity the park is not bigger. See more..
4.5 Arnhem War Museum (302 reviews)
- Fantastic museum
Military Museums

We visited here on a long weekend stay in Arnhem for our friend's wedding. We we're just driving and noticed the tank parked outside, so stopped on the off chance that it was open. It was and what a fantastic find! Superb, highly recommended. Would go again when I have more time. Actual vist date was July 2019. See more..
4.5 Nationaal Park Veluwezoom (291 reviews)
- Beautiful Heather fields in summer
National Parks • Hiking Trails

It's a beautiful park located close to Arnhem. You can easily access the park from Rheden train station. It's a small walk from the station to the entrance. There are plenty of walking paths inside the park. Specially during the summer months you can see purple Heathers in the posbank of the park. Best time to see heathers is end of August. Its a nice place to come closer to nature and have a relaxing time. See more..
4.5 Stevenskerk (282 reviews)
- You can climb up to the top.
Sunday: 12:00 PM - 4:00 PM Spent 1-2 hours Points of Interest & Landmarks • Churches & Cathedrals

Stevenskerk, inspiring meeting place for art, culture and contemplation. Construction of the church started halfway the 13th century. In 1273 the church was consecrated by Albert Magnus, the Bishop of Cologne. Of this Roman Gothic church the groundwork and the most Western bays of the ship remain. Extensive construction took place in the course of the 15th century, among others the choir and the chapels. In the 16th century work was done on the transept and small part of the ship. After about 1650 construction stopped, which left the church unfinished. The tower was fitted with a new clock floor in the 15th century. During the bombing on Nijmegen February 22nd 1944, a large part of the tower collapsed. The South-Western part of the church was heavily damaged. Also in the period during the Second World War where Nijmegen was on the front the church incurred a lot of damage. After the WWII the church was thoroughly renovated. See more..
4.5 Museum More - Kasteel Ruurlo (264 reviews)
- Amazingly beautiful Willink collection
Sunday: 11:00 AM - 5:00 PM Spent 1-2 hours Art Museums

And stunning Mathilde Willink dresses exhibited in a pristinely restored castle. The dichotomy between the subject and the background of the artist’s work is provocative. The castle’s new woodwork is a joy to the eye. Very much worth the visit. See more..
4.5 Klimbos Garderen (197 reviews)
- High quality, safe and lots of fun
Sunday: 9:30 AM - 6:30 PM Spent 2-3 hours Game & Entertainment Centers

Midden op de Veluwe vind je Klimbos Garderen. Klimbos Garderen is het veiligste klimbos van Nederland. We maken gebruik van een uniek zekersysteem waarbij je continu gezekerd bent. Ook heeft Klimbos Garderen het hoogste klimparcours van Nederland, op wel 25 meter hoogte! Je kan in 2,5 uur tijd gebruik maken van verschillende klimparcoursen. Klimbos Garderen is bedoeld voor jong en oud. Je mag al komen klimmen als je 1,20 meter bent en lichter bent dan 120 kg. Ook voor de kleine avonturiers hebben wij een speciaal parcours, het Netventure parcours. Dit is een nettenparcours voor kinderen vanaf 4 jaar. See more..
4.5 Nederlands Bakkerij Museum (174 reviews)
- Interesting and fun museum
Speciality Museums

Kids can get their hands ‘dirty’ when cooking gingerbread cookies. Interesting displays about baking and the baker’s (family) life in the old days. The life bread demo was fun to watch and kept everyone entertained for quite some time. Treasure hunts available for different ages. The layout with multiple buildings is funny and embers the museum in the old streets of Hattem. The typical ‘poffertjes’ are a treat after the tour. See more..
4.5 Lange Hezelstraat (174 reviews)
- The oldest street in Netherlands
Spent 2-3 hours Neighborhoods • Historic Walking Areas

This oldest street in Netherlands is pretty and pedestrian friendly street. Not only shops for both sides but also street shops are in the middle of the street and fun to look around. I started from St. Stephen’s church and ended at the Valkhof park. See more..
4.5 Park Berg en Bos (169 reviews)
- Live Park Berg en Bos.
Parks

The Park Berg en Bos in Apeldoorn is a very nice area to be. Its the the entrance to the Apenheul, a beautiful parc-zoo where you can visit apes in a natural environment. You can make a walk to the Boars or the climb trees. After that there is a fine restaurant. See more..
4.5 Beeldengalerij Het Depot (144 reviews)
- Experience modern art and nature for free
Sunday: 11:00 AM - 5:00 PM Gardens

We've been here for two times and both experiences have been amazing! There is no entrance fee and the arts exhibits are very creative and beautiful (which amaze us because they are shown for free). There is also a small, cozy restaurant inside the gallery, which offers high quality products (e.g. biological/organic and fair trade chocolates, teas). The price of their food though is a little bit higher than normal restaurants. But still, it is just a bonus to dine in if you want to complete the experience of the place. Finally, you can walk around outside their garden to see other species of trees, plants, and flowers. See more..
4.5 Groesbeek Canadian War Cemetery (141 reviews)
- Proud to be Canadian in Holland
Cemeteries

This is a great tribute to the fallen Canadian soldiers involved in the Liberation of Holland during WWII. See more..
4.5 Kasteel Huis Bergh (138 reviews)
- Very nice castle close to the German border
Castles

Kasteel Huis Bergh in 's Heerenberg is een kasteel zoals een kasteel hoort te zijn. Met een slotgracht, een ophaalbrug, wapperende vlaggen, rood-wit gekleurde luiken en verdedigingstorens. Eens was het imposante kasteel het stamslot van de machtige heren en graven Van den Bergh. Tegenwoordig kan iedereen zich terugtrekken in een kasteeltoren en zich baden in luxe. Twee van de drie oorspronkelijke verdedigingstorens op de voorburcht van kasteel Huis Bergh zijn ingericht als luxueuze suites voor twee personen. Daar kunt u de sfeer van de Middeleeuwen proeven en de intimiteit ervaren van de dikke kasteelmuren, de nisjes en de smalle wenteltrap. Tegelijkertijd laat de luxe inrichting van de suites niets te wensen over. Ze zijn voorzien van alle gemakken zoals een moderne badkamer, draadloos internet en een flatscreen. Kasteel Huis Bergh is het grootste en best bewaarde kasteel van Nederland. Het wordt omgeven door een gracht en er is ook een vestigingswal die de burcht gedeeltelijk omsluit. Het kasteel ligt aan de rand van 's Heerenberg, een stadje in de Achterhoek, niet ver van de Duitse grens. De bouwgeschiedenis van het kasteel gaat terug tot de dertiende eeuw, de verdedigingstorens op de voorburcht zijn zestiende-eeuws. Vroeger waren de torens met het kasteel verbonden door een kasteelmuur en bijgebouwen en hadden ze een functie in de verdediging van het kasteel. De suites De twee suites bevinden zich in de platte toren en in de ronde toren. Beide suites bestaan uit twee verdiepingen. Op de eerste verdieping zijn de slaap- en de badkamer. De ronde vorm, de mooie houten vloer en de kleine nisjes met glas-in-lood-ramen geven de kamers een bijzondere sfeer. Op de tweede verdieping is een salon ingericht met een comfortabele bank en fauteuils. Ook is er een kitchenette met een eettafel. Allebei de torens hebben een eigen zonneterras in de buurt van de toren. Gasten kunnen hier genieten van de rust en het uitzicht op het kasteel en het achttiende-eeuwse parkbos De Pl... See more..
4.0 Sauna & Wellness resort Thermen Bussloo (856 reviews)
- relax and enjoy
Sunday: 9:00 AM - 11:00 PM Spas

I came here with my daughter for a treat while visiting Holland ,it is an amazing place so many different saunas to experience and the salt water pool in the cave is a lovely experience . Very well designed and maintained for a great day of relaxation and to lie down with the infra red lights while looking out over the lake just breath taking. The entry price is such good value and for a little bit its worth having the 25 minute massage. Lunch is good with plenty of healthy choices if possibly a little pricey,ideally bring your own robe and towel to save paying extra for them.All in all a great experience i will difinitely be back See more..
4.0 The John Frost Bridge - John Frostbrug (481 reviews)
- Operation Market Garden
Bridges

Arguably the most historically poignant landmark in Arnhem, The John Frost Bridge is depicted in A Bridge Too Far and based on the true events of the Battle of Arnhem. The bridge was renamed the John Frostbrug officially in December 1977 and great views can be had from the side of the Lower Rhine (Neder Rijn) River. Be sure to visit the Airborne at the Bridge free exhibition nearby. See more..
4.0 Arnhem Central Station (469 reviews)
- Fantastic station
Spent < 1 hour Architectural Buildings

Contemporary architecture, modern facilities, a selection of shops and large open platforms: Arnhem Station is the definition of what train stations should be in this day and age. Easy to navigate around and not too far of a walk from the Old Town. See more..
4.0 Grote Markt (465 reviews)
- Beautiful architecture
Spent < 1 hour Points of Interest & Landmarks

This is a very pleasant square with fantastic old buildings built with traditional Dutch architecture of the time. There are bars, cafes and shops nearby although as it was cold, the place seemed a little quiet. Worth a visit See more..
4.0 Thermen Berendonck (361 reviews)
- best
Hammams & Turkish Baths • Spas

We had visited this place from Amsterdam. I found everything best. The Nepalese and Indain Ambiance inside. had great time . See more..
4.0 't Veluws Zandsculpturenfestijn (334 reviews)
- One of our favourite art daytrips, YES it is really an ART Beautiful!!!
Art Museums

This edition of the Veluws Zandsculpturenfestijn "75 Years of Liberty" in Garderen, takes you back to the time of WWII. From the music to all the decorations, you really imagine yourself in the war years. In addition to important battles from WWII, such as the 'Battle of Arnhem' and 'D-Day', the liberation, the life of Anne Frank, our resistance heroes, the cartoons, Radio Oranje and the Royal House are also fully discussed.The sand sculptures of the 'Battle of Arnhem' and 'Pearl Harbor' (11 meters long and almost 5 meters high!) are truly impressive. Dioramas introduce you to a beautifully crafted, detailed wartime sand world in miniature, on a 1:5 scale. We visited yesterday, at the 10th of June 2021, you have to buy tickets online with a timelock upfront. Entrance fee € 10,00 p.p. It was closed during lockdown and reopened at the 5th of June 2021. We couldn't wait to go, one of our favourite days out See more..
4.0 Kasteel Doorwerth (305 reviews)
- Visit
Castles

A lovely place to visit specially in the summer. Nevertheless, we enjoyed the tour without a guide in February. There is audio at certain points (only Dutch). Lots of information about the forestry projects and tools used. The coach house is used for catering now. It has been renovated beautifully. An interesting history of the owners together with the portraits. Worth a visit if you are in the area. See more..