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- National Park De Hoge Veluwe
- Picturesque village Garderen
- Climbing Forest Garderen directly opposite the park
Area around Resort Veluwe
Garderen is a great recommendation for nature lovers! The quaint and small town is in the middle of the most beautiful nature reserve of the Netherlands: the Veluwe! There are various hiking and cycling paths in the area around Resort Veluwe: you can walk straight into the forest from both the front and back of the park!
Tips for trips from Resort Veluwe ⤵️
Klimbos Garderen
Right across the road from Resort Veluwe you'll find Klimbos Garderen, suitable from age 4. Challenging courses full of fun, exciting, and adventurous elements. Do you dare to take to the heights?
't Veluws Zandsculpturenfestijn
The ‘t Veluws Zandsculpturenfestijn is opened from April 1. A spectacular exhibition of impressive sand sculptures. The park is 3.5 km away from Resort Veluwe and easily accessible by bicycle!
Fort Vertier
A nice trip for families with children aged between 6 and 9. Try to reach the towers of Fort Vertier as quickly as possible by picking the correct entrance, footbridges, and paths. Onto the next tower!
Zwaluwhoeve Hierden
Enjoy wellness in the middle of nature: how great is that? The sauna’s and baths at Zwaluwhoeve Hierden will let you wind down and relax, so you can head back to your holiday home fully recharged.
Julianatoren Apeldoorn
Make the children happy with a day trip to this children's theme park in Apeldoorn. A ride on the rollercoaster, flip upside down in the Tollende Muis, or get the creeps in the Spookslot. Your children won't stop talking about it!
Schovenhorst Putten
Landgoed Schovenhorst featuring the Bostoren: a great trip for the whole family! Climb up 235 stairs: the view is truly worth the effort! You'll have a view over Amersfoort, the Veluwe, and the wind turbines in the polder.
National Park De Hoge Veluwe
Over 40 kilometers of cycling paths you should certainly explore during your holiday in Garderen. But also hikes or a ride on your horse through this breathtaking nature reserve are recommended.
Tips for a day trip during your vacation in Garderen
Garderen itself is a fun and cozy village with two supermarkets, two butchers, a baker, a hairdresser and a few cozy restaurants. For delicious artisanal ice cream in the Veluwe you can go to De IJstijd. Do you want to know more about everything there is to do during your vacation in Garderen? Feel free to stop by our reception. We would love to give you tips on the most fun hiking and biking trails and of course the best day trips!