Gelderland is the largest province in the Netherlands and has a lot to offer! Discover the beautiful nature of the Veluwe, ancient castles and country houses in the Achterhoek, winding dykes and rivers in Rivierenland and historic cities such as Arnhem and Nijmegen. Here you will experience a varied holiday, because this province has something for everyone. Curious? Discover the province of Gelderland!
From flowering orchards in the Betuwe to the river landscape of the Land of Maas and Waal, nature is never far away in Gelderland. National Park De Hoge Veluwe is perhaps the most beautiful nature reserve in the Netherlands. Discover forests, heaths and sand drifts during a varied walking or cycling trip. With a bit of luck, you might even spot the Dutch big five here! Also in National Park Veluwezoom, the oldest National Park in the Netherlands, you can enjoy the peace and quiet of nature. With its many different hiking trails, this nature reserve east of Arnhem is a walhalla for hiking enthusiasts. Those who thought that rolling countryside is only to be found in the province of Limburg are wrong. The region of Montferland is located in Achterhoek in Gelderland. This area consists of several hills covered with forests, meadows and fields.
Do you like to seek out the cosiness of the city during your holiday? No problem, because in Gelderland you can find lots of nice cities! Arnhem, for example. Shop at unique boutiques and designer shops in the 7 Streets and the Fashion Quarter, stroll through beautiful Park Sonsbeek or grab a sunny terrace in the atmospheric city centre. Did you know you can even take a tour under the streets of Arnhem? Through a network of historic cellars you will learn all about the city's history. Nijmegen should not be missed during a holiday in Gelderland either. This bustling student city on the river Waal is the beating heart of the Nijmegen Marches every year. And what about the photogenic Hanseatic cities Doesburg and Elburg? These two pearls of Gelderland flourished centuries ago as important trading towns.
Young or old: in the province of Gelderland, you won't get bored for a moment. Because of the many museums, amusement parks, zoos and events, there is always something fun to do. Burgers Zoo is one of the most popular zoos in the Netherlands. Not only do you see dozens of animal species here, but a real jungle, desert, mangrove and ocean have also been recreated. The Kröller-Müller Museum is internationally renowned. This museum of modern and contemporary art houses masterpieces by Van Gogh and Mondriaan, among others. Together with the impressive sculpture garden, this museum is a whopping 25 hectares. And then you have the Gardens of Appeltern, the Open Air Museum, the Apenheul and the Dolfinarium: the list of fun attractions is endless!
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