Hidden Gems Places To Visit in Gelderland Province, The Netherlands

1. 5.0 BAS Ballonvaarten (95 reviews)
   - Beautiful flight and awesome pilot!
   Tuesday: 10:00 AM - 10:00 PM Balloon Rides • Sightseeing Tours
   
   
   Balloon flight was beautiful, but the pilot made the experience unforgettable. A must do when you're visiting Netherlands. See more..
   
2. 5.0 Museum Gebroeders Van Lymborch Huis (81 reviews)
   - Van lymborc bros, great painters from Nijmegen
   Tuesday: Spent 1-2 hours Historic Sites • Points of Interest & Landmarks • Art Museums • History Museums
   
   
   Small museum and giftshop at the place where more than 600 years ago the famous Van Lymborch Brothers lived and learned their craft. The made the most precious books of hours like the Très Riches Heures and the Belles Heures du Duc de Berry See more..
   
3. 5.0 Special Air Services (46 reviews)
   - Perfect birthday gift
   Air Tours
   
   
   Got a 15 minutes flight as a birthday gift from my girlfriend. It was really awesome and therefore recommendable. You will first get an instruction about how the airplane works and during your 15 minutes flight you will be asked to actually steer the airplane. See more..
   
4. 5.0 Arhanta Yoga Ashram Netherlands (46 reviews)
   - Great place and great Program
   Spent More than 3 hours Yoga & Pilates
   
   
   I did my teacher yoga training at Arhanta Yoga - it was all I wanted: a serious program, well structured, and in a beautiful location. The house is simple and the food is vegetarian, and very simple; but I learned a lot and now teach yoga asanas confidently. Much more to learn still, but I would recommend this program any time. See more..
   
5. 5.0 Vintage Volkswagen Verhuur (45 reviews)
   - A ride with lunch in the VW Herbie
   Tuesday: 9:00 AM - 6:00 PM Spent More than 3 hours Gear Rentals
   
   
   Bij Vintage Volkswagen Verhuur kun je prachtige oldtimer Volkswagens huren voor een dagje uit, een schoolgala, je huwelijksdag, een familiedag, een vriendinnen uitje enz. Wij zijn gevestigd in Nijkerk, centraal gelegen in midden Nederland, aan de rand van de mooie Veluwe. Voor een dagje uit hebben we mooie routes beschikbaar, maar je kunt natuurlijk ook je eigen (meerdaagse)route uitstippelen. Heb je iets te vieren, maar nog geen datum? Geef dan een Cadeaubon voor een dagje uit met een van die mooie Volkswagens van Vintage Volkswagen Verhuur! Graag tot ziens in Nijkerk! Team VintageVolkswagenVerhuur See more..
   
6. 5.0 Veluwe Vespa Tours (43 reviews)
   - Fantastisch!
   Tuesday: 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM Self-Guided Tours & Rentals • Vespa, Scooter & Moped Tours
   
   
   Op een piekfijne Vespa relaxed de Veluwe mogen aanschouwen. Een prachtige route die je over de mooiste paadjes leidt... een dag vol plezier! See more..
   
7. 5.0 Escaperoom Groenlo (38 reviews)
   - Amazing! Thrilling and exciting
   Tuesday: 10:00 AM - 11:00 PM Spent 1-2 hours Escape Games
   
   
   Escaperoom Groenlo is a challenging and nerve-wracking game based on the Battle of Grolle, which took place in the summer of 1627. The building in which the escaperoom is situated, played in important role in that period. It was the resistance's headquarters against the Spaniards who ruled Grolle back then. 4 centuries later you can return once again to the 17th century to complete an important mission amidst the encroaching war. Will you and your team be able to prevent the assisination of Prince Frederik Hendrik and make sure Grolle will be liberated? See more..
   
8. 5.0 Lock'd - Winterswijk (38 reviews)
   - A fitting challenge
   Tuesday: 9:00 AM - 10:00 PM Spent 1-2 hours Escape Games
   
   
   You'll wake-up in a policecell with a huge hangover. You have no idea what happened, but you're a suspect of murder. Who's killed? And where? No idea. If you can escape the cell, you'll get back in time and get the chance to find the truth. Be prepared for unexpected twists. It's an unforgettable experience! See more..
   
9. 5.0 Alpaca farm River Forelands (37 reviews)
   - Wonderful day out with these charming animals.
   Spent 1-2 hours Amusement & Theme Parks
   
   
   Alpaca boerderij Alpaca fokkerij Alpaca wandelingen Lunch en picknick Huifkartochten Alpacawol See more..
   
10. 5.0 Yellow Wings Flight Simulator (36 reviews)
    - Fantastic!
    Tuesday: 9:00 AM - 8:00 PM Spent 1-2 hours Game & Entertainment Centers
    
    
    At Yellow Wings FLight Simulator, you can be a real pilot for a while. In our realistic cockpit of a Boeing 737, you can see the surrounding in 180 degrees around you. The cockpit is fully equipped, just as the real version. You are going to make a flight from gate to gate, starting at Schiphol Airport. Firt the push back, then you have to taxi to the runway, takeoff and stabilise the plane. You have to navigate for next airport and you have to land on the Instrumental Landing System. After landing succesfully, taxi back to the gate. An exiting adventure for two or three people. Pleas don;t forget your camera! See more..
    
11. 5.0 Liberation Tour (34 reviews)
    - Enthusiastic and Professional
    Tuesday: 10:00 AM - 6:00 PM Cultural Tours • Historical & Heritage Tours
    
    
    My husband and I had an amazing tour experience with Bert yesterday. We left the details in his hands as the area was unfamiliar to us. Bert is extremely knowledgeable and tailored the tour to include our passion for ex-military vehicles and even researched some Australian veterans to give it a more personalised feeling.. The stories narrated at key points brought the events to life. Bert's passion really shows through in his explanations. This 'must do' tour has helped us put Operations Market Garden into perspective. Having Bert take us to the landing fields, walk us into Germany so we could see how close places really were and take us to the crossing has certainly deepened our appreciation of the area. Communication with Bert before the tour was very easy and he was very easy to understand on the tour, particularly for people who only speak English See more..
    
12. 5.0 Klimbos Achterhoek (32 reviews)
    - Out of your comfort zone!
    Tuesday: Zipline & Aerial Adventure Parks • Climbing Tours
    
    
    There's a challenge here for everyone if you're adventurous and brave enough! We spent an afternoon here with my daughter for her 11th birthday. She and her older brother (13) thoroughly enjoyed all the courses with the highlight being the free fall from the tree top at approx 17m. The various routes take up to 30 mins each to complete so it's wise to come early. And you will be thirsty, so bring water. A pair of good fitting gloves wouldn't go astray either as the wire ropes can be tough on the hands. The safety system and demonstration before hand ensures you that you feel safe and are in good hands. If going with young kids make sure there's no an adult behind them to make sure they have the hasps in the correct position for the zip line. My husband who is rather tall did the highest tree top trail and found it rather challenging, so be prepared to get out of your comfort zone and work hard to keep your balance! See more..
    
13. 5.0 Tours Holanda (27 reviews)
    - Wonderful tour in Nijmegen
    Cultural Tours • Sightseeing Tours • Private Tours • Day Trips
    
    
    We have had an amazing tour through the city of Nijmegen and learn a lot about the it with Jordi . He knows a lot about the history of the nederlands and Nijmegen and he explains everything in a very pleasant way . Definetely an activity to book if you visit this historical city in the Netherlands. See more..
    
14. 5.0 Boekhandel Lovink (24 reviews)
    - Pretty bookshop
    Spent < 1 hour Speciality & Gift Shops
    
    
    It is a nice little bookshop in the center of the city. Has a good ambiance inside with good assortment of books for sale. See more..
    
15. 5.0 Veluwegroepsuitjes (23 reviews)
    - Super!
    Spent 2-3 hours Scavenger Hunts
    
    
    Original, fun and challenging activities for groups. See more..
    
16. 4.5 Kinderparadijs Malkenschoten (99 reviews)
    - so nice for families with smaller childer up till about 10
    Tuesday: 10:00 AM - 4:30 PM Amusement & Theme Parks
    
    
    Binky, de leukste speelboerderij van Apeldoorn! Ontdekken, spelen en leren tussen de dieren Op de boerderij kun je gezellig spelen bij de dieren. En ondertussen leer je al spelend allerlei bijzondere weetjes over de dieren. In de speeltuinen kun je al je energie kwijt door te klimmen in het reuzen-vogelhuis, racen op het verkeersplein, schommelen, glijden, hutten bouwen, waterfietsen op de reuzenvijver en midgetgolfen. See more..
    
17. 4.5 Castle Cannenburch (96 reviews)
    - Informative and beautiful
    Tuesday: 12:00 PM - 5:00 PM Castles
    
    
    Great historic site. Informative, not crowded, and beautiful inside and out. Interesting to learn about the family and see the rooms. Liked it better than de Haar. See more..
    
18. 4.5 Paleispark Het Loo (78 reviews)
    - Beautiful landscaped gardens
    Spent 1-2 hours Forests
    
    
    If you are a lover of well landscaped gardens, this is one of the places to be when you happen to be in the neighbourhood. See more..
    
19. 4.5 Marius van Dokkum (76 reviews)
    - What a find, this gallery was so interesting.
    Spent 1-2 hours Art Museums
    
    
    Had found details about this gallery on the web prior to our visit to Harderwijk, and boy am I so glad that we visited. The range of artwork on display was wide and covered a range of subjects, but all were painted with skill and hilarity. One of the paintings was a representaion of a family of birds but the "actors" were pears. All the paintings had a funny theme and made you spend time appreciating not only the talent of Marious van Dokkum but also his fantastic sense of humour. This is a "not to miss" gallery. See more..
    
20. 4.5 Oude Ambachten & Speelgoed Museum (74 reviews)
    - Pleasant Day In The Past
    Tuesday: 10:00 AM - 5:00 PM Spent 2-3 hours Speciality Museums • Children's Museums • History Museums
    
    
    We have just arrived home having spent a very enjoyable day at the museum. We strolled casually through the museum and it took about 5 hours with a 30 minute lunch break. The artefacts are very interesting and provoked many memories. The only negative for me was the vast amount of things on display gave me major sensory overload. Although we were all adults, 41 plus years old, we thoroughly enjoyed the toy section with all of the interactive displays and the games were a lot of fun. Thoroughly worth a visit particularly if you want a walk down memory lane See more..
    
21. 4.5 de Bastei (69 reviews)
    - Interesting
    Tuesday: 10:00 AM - 5:00 PM Natural History Museums • Children's Museums • History Museums
    
    
    This museum was very interesting. It tells the story of the river Waal and the animals of the region. There was also a temporary exhibition about the fables of the animals. There are many stairs, but you are allowed to use the elevator if you have difficulty walking stairs. At various locations you will find a screen where you can read more information. On one of these screens you can try to load an old cannon in less than a minute. See more..
    
22. 4.5 Ginkelse Heide (65 reviews)
    - Great place to visit; heather fields wide and open amids Hoge Veluwe forest
    Biking Trails • Hiking Trails • Jogging Paths & Tracks
    
    
    Openes, heather fields, wide and amids Hoge Veluwe forest. Great place for walking, horseback riding and more. Along the N224 so easy to reach naar Ede and highways. Visit Planken Wambuis restaurant afterwards. Do Enjoy! See more..
    
23. 4.5 Landgoed Schovenhorst (64 reviews)
    - We keep coming back
    Nature & Wildlife Areas
    
    
    This is a really lovely place to visit in the Veluwe. It is dog-friendly, has an excellent menu with good and tasty food and is very picturesque. They sometimes host special events, like a Bird of Prey show. Combine your visit with a short walk through the forest to the nearby tower and you have a lovely excursion. See more..
    
24. 4.5 Veluwsche Stoomtrein Maatschappij (61 reviews)
    - Interesting but limited experience
    Spent 1-2 hours Speciality Museums
    
    
    This team trains and the museum are staffed run by 160 knowledgeable and passionate volunteers. The facilities are impeccable. We took the luncheon train. The food was mediocre but sitting in the restaurant car and having table service was quite nice. The scenery abutting the train tracks ran past industrial areas but overall it was a lovely trip. See more..
    
25. 4.5 Librije Zutphen (59 reviews)
    - A step back in time!
    Spent 1-2 hours Speciality Museums • History Museums
    
    
    If you are at all interested in historic libraries, this is a place you must go! First of all, you will enjoy the wonderful architecture in Zutphen as you are making your way to the St. Walburgis Church. Once there, you must purchase a ticket for the library which also entitles you to a lovely tour of the church. My tour group was small - three women passionate about books and history - and the tour guide shared our enthusiasm. Once inside the library area, she really brought the story to life - one interesting fact was that it wasn’t quiet in there because people were proud that they could read, so they would read out loud to demonstrate their prowess. I felt very emotional upon thinking how hard it would be to want to know more about the world, literature, the arts and yet have so few opportunities to acquire this knowledge. This was truly a memorable experience for me. See more..
    
26. 4.5 Kasteel Doornenburg (58 reviews)
    - Great historical castle
    Castles
    
    
    The tour of the castle was magnificent! The tour guides really got us interested in the history of the people who lived there and how they lived. See more..
    
27. 4.5 Kroondomein Het Loo (53 reviews)
    - nice walks in royal park
    Spent More than 3 hours Nature & Wildlife Areas
    
    
    One has to pay 2 euro to walk there but I found that certainly worth it. The walks are well indicated and one passes several buildings and structures belonging to the palace/royal family See more..
    
28. 4.5 Zandverhalen (53 reviews)
    - Overweldigend!
    Tuesday: 10:00 AM - 6:00 PM Spent 2-3 hours Speciality Museums • Points of Interest & Landmarks
    
    
    Wat een fantastische expositie die op een zeer creatieve manier het bijbelverhaal tot uiting brengt. Wat een kunstenaars hebben hier aan gewerkt. See more..
    
29. 4.5 Oranjepark (48 reviews)
    - spacious park with activities in the music 'temple' and kept very clean
    Spent 1-2 hours Parks
    
    
    We enjoyed our time in this park of Apeldoorn. The central feature is the music 'temple' where various musicians entertain the audiance on certain times during the year. The park has water features, flower beds, benches and it has a wooded area with shade as well. Perfect for a leisurely stroll and/or picknick. Enjoy! See more..
    
30. 4.5 Landgoed Staverden (45 reviews)
    - Charming white buildings and water mill
    Spent 1-2 hours Castles
    
    
    Beautiful park with houses, water mill, visitors centre, brassiere. It’s surprisingly a little town. Lovely nature. See more..
    
31. 4.5 Speulder - en Sprielderbos (45 reviews)
    - Beautiful
    Hiking Trails • Forests
    
    
    Beautiful surroundings, great walks possible, You can take long walks or smaller walks. Enjoy it and look around you. See more..
    
32. 4.5 Arboretum de Dreijen (45 reviews)
    - Great park
    Spent 1-2 hours Nature & Wildlife Areas • Gardens
    
    
    Great park for making just a walk or to make pictures. Every season has his beauty but spring is my favorite. See more..
    
33. 4.5 Fort Pannerden (41 reviews)
    - Dramatic surroundings, great staff - nicely organized!
    Castles
    
    
    This is a gem, really well executed with the vantage point on top giving a great view of the split in the Rhine as well as give you some great info about what you are looking at in the different directions of the compass. Great for families with school children, great for the curious historian or the traveller that wants to see something a little off the beaten track. Great restaurant close by as well as the restaurant inside the fort. Nice to have the electric tuk-tuks for those that need a ride from the parking lot. Great modern take on a historic place! Bring sensible walking shoes and take the hike to the tip and the "split of the Rhine" as well. See more..
    
34. 4.5 Schaapskooi Ermelo (41 reviews)
    - Beautiful scenery
    Nature & Wildlife Areas • Equestrian Trails • Hiking Trails
    
    
    Enjoy a hot chocolate, icecream,, coffee sometimes home made cake in the cosy restaurant . Volunteers run te place, the scenery is stunning. Very friendly atmosphere. Educational hands on screens . See more..
    
35. 4.5 Zwarte Cross (40 reviews)
    - Big event, very nice
    Music Festivals
    
    
    The annual Zwarte Cross festival, in Lievelde, Netherlands during July, is one of the biggest ticketed festivals in the Netherlands. Each year, almost 200,000 visitors attend this festival featuring music as well as motocross, stunts, theatre, and camping. The Zwarte Cross festival is the largest motocross event in the world! The four-day event will feature more than 200 bands on 27 stages, spread over 137 hectares of festival grounds. There are theatrical acts featuring poetry, literature, dance, cabaret, and comedy, and motocross races including Superclass, heavy-weight, 85cc, mopeds, and more. See more..
    
36. 4.5 Speeltuin de Leemkuil (39 reviews)
    - A great playpark and place for a picnic if visiting Nijmegen
    Spent 2-3 hours Playgrounds
    
    
    Just outside the city centre of Nijmen is Speeltuin de Leemkuil, a big play park full of swings, slides forts, zip wires etc etc. It costs 4.95 to get in, but you can easily spend several hours here. They also have plenty of picnic benches and a café. See more..
    
37. 4.5 Museum Sjoel Elburg (39 reviews)
    - Small but interesting museum
    Spent 1-2 hours Speciality Museums
    
    
    The Jewish museum is rather small but pretty interesting and definitely worth a visit when you are in Elburg. See more..
    
38. 4.5 Leuvenumse bossen (38 reviews)
    - Impressed!
    Biking Trails • Forests
    
    
    How fantastic it is to walk around in these forests during the autumn. Beautiful and impressive coulors. Just to sit and enjoy the greatness of the nature. Especially just before sundawn seeing the wuld pigs, hearing the deer. WOW!! See more..
    
39. 4.5 Kootwijkerzand (37 reviews)
    - Sea of Sand
    Nature & Wildlife Areas
    
    
    It is a beautiful area for walking no matter what the season is. When the heather blooms, it turns in to a beautiful purple landscape. In the summer it could be very hot but it's not less beautiful because it turns into a kind of desert. See more..
    
40. 4.5 Oktober 1944 (35 reviews)
    - Tiny but impressive
    Speciality Museums
    
    
    We came here on a rainy day and were surprised to find a tiny unattended building in the middle of nowhere. Despite our initial reaction, we found this to be an impressive memorial of a tragic event in Putten, NL. A must-see if you're in the area. See more..
    
41. 4.5 Papierfabriek de Middelste Molen (35 reviews)
    - Artist watercolour paper.
    Speciality & Gift Shops • Lessons & Workshops • Educational sites
    
    
    I had heard there was a paper mill in Loenen on a warm sunny day a nice bike ride from Arnhem through the woods. Paper mill was interesting t was not working but this allows you to see the machines close up the children were able to scoop there own paper. See more..
    
42. 4.5 Kasteel Hernen (35 reviews)
    - Nice castle on a beautiful day
    Tuesday: Castles
    
    
    Passed the castle on a cycle tour and we just had to stop for pictures. Lovely area with lots of trees and birds. Sunny day definitely helps highlighting the castle from outside. Didn't go in. See more..
    
43. 4.5 Burg Bieren (35 reviews)
    - Exciting experience and wide choice
    Speciality & Gift Shops • Breweries
    
    
    Excellent and large choice of beers (over 3,000) from around the world. All kinds of beers, up to fruit beers, glutenfree and alcohol-free options. Some beers, especially the American ones, quite pricey, but hey - you visit a place like this for the wide choice. It also has a nice terrace to taste beers and snacks from their menu - tap as well as bottled beers. They offer the option to use their "beer-tunnel" service which will process any choice of beer from the shop through a fast cooling process that takes about 10 minutes, so you can enjoy any beer cold on their terrace. This however increases the price of your beer with €2.50 to €3.00 per bottle. See more..
    
44. 4.5 Rijksmonument Walburgiskerk Zutphen (34 reviews)
    - Beautiful
    Spent 1-2 hours Architectural Buildings • Religious Sites • Churches & Cathedrals
    
    
    When I arrived in zutphen with the train the first thing I saw was the three church towers sticking out !! Zutphen is beautiful and really worthwhile walking around See more..
    
45. 4.5 Lingevaren (33 reviews)
    - Relaxen op de Linge
    Tuesday: 8:00 AM - 10:00 PM Boat Rentals • Self-Guided Tours & Rentals
    
    
    Mooie boot gehuurd (ome Willem) en super gevaren op de Linge van Rhenoy naar Buren (lunchen aan het water). Heerlijk rustig en genieten van de prachtige natuur en mooie dorpjes. Service van de verhuurder is super! See more..
    
46. 4.5 Molenplaats Sonsbeek (33 reviews)
    - Quaint watermill café
    Spent 1-2 hours Parks
    
    
    Had a coffee and cake break at this lovely café. Outdoor and indoor seating, and the prices were OK too. See more..
    
47. 4.5 Escape Room Elst (32 reviews)
    - Escape Room for two
    Tuesday: 10:00 AM - 11:00 PM Spent 1-2 hours Escape Games
    
    
    Fantastic escape Room for two people. The murder mystery plot was very well thought through and the room was full of surprises. Great experience! See more..
    
48. 4.5 Goffertstadion (32 reviews)
    - hup NEC hup
    Sports Complexes
    
    
    Been several time to watch NEC, always a great atmosphere, friendly English speaking staff and easy to get to, via public transport or walking See more..
    
49. 4.5 Veluwetransferium Posbank (31 reviews)
    - Heather in Bloom Aug-Sept
    Tuesday: 10:00 AM - 5:00 PM Visitor Centers
    
    
    The Veluwetransferium Posbank is the start or end point of a day at the Veluwezoom National Park. It is located in Rheden, east of Arnhem, at the foot of the Posbank. The Veluwetransferium Posbank consists of our activity office, the visitor center Veluwezoom of Natuurmonumenten and the Brasserie Veluwezoom. In addition, in the immediate vicinity are the beautiful educational garden of the IVN, apiary and sheepfold Heuven. The perfect base for a day at the Veluwe. VVV Rheden In the Veluwtransportium Posbank you will find the VVV Rheden where you can go for all tourist information about the Posbank and the National Park Veluwezoom. You can get cycling maps, hiking maps and all kinds of information about the sights and attractions. On the interactive information panel, you can find all information quickly and easily. Discover the Veluwe and the Posbank with the Ebike, VeluweScooter, GPS walks, Mountainbike, Down Hill Steppen or one of our other products. See more..
    
50. 4.5 Multi Fun Bussloo (31 reviews)
    - Excellent football and pool golf
    Spent 2-3 hours Escape Games • Game & Entertainment Centers • Miniature Golf
    
    
    More than 20 indoor and outdoor activities on the beautiful lake of Bussloo. Welcome to Multi-activity center Pitch&Putt Bussloo, the nicest company in the Veluwe! With activities such as Glowgolf, Pitch&Putt, Minigolf, Lasergame, Escape Rooms, Electric Scooter Rental and much more, there is something for everyone! See more..
    

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We call places hidden gems that are new, extremely good, but are not that popular yet - you should check them out. The criteria is to have a rating of 4.5 or more and more than 20 reviews and less than 100 reviews.