Around National Park De Hoge Veluwe

The Landscape

With its 5,400 hectares, National Park De Hoge Veluwe is the largest privately managed nature reserve in the Netherlands. The park is fully enclosed and offers a surprising mix of rolling heathlands, drifting sand dunes, and stately forests dating back to the era of historic estates. Starting in 1906, Anton and Helene Kröller-Müller gradually acquired several adjoining plots of land. They dreamed of creating a place where nature, art and culture could come together. And that dream came true: De Hoge Veluwe feels like an open-air museum, where you can not only walk or cycle through breathtaking landscapes, but also enjoy world-class art and striking architecture.

The landscape surrounding National Park De Hoge Veluwe is just as fascinating as the park itself. To the north and west, you’ll find vast heathlands, drifting sands and forests that blend seamlessly into other Veluwe nature reserves. These areas are quieter than the park, but equally impressive. In the south and east, the landscape begins to change. Alongside rolling heath and peaceful woodlands, you'll also encounter more cultivated scenery, such as old tree-lined avenues, stately oak rows, farmland, and meadows. This region was once a popular retreat for wealthy families, who built elegant country estates and park-like landscapes here.