Next door to the Veluwe

Less than ten minutes from the town is a whole new world: the Veluwe, a wide open countryside area characterised by green and tranquillity. Woods, heath and ever-changing areas of inland dunes offer a counterbalance to the rush and bustle of the town. In addition to the woods of the Harderwijkerbos are the shifting sands of the Beekhuizerzand with their unique flora and fauna. The countryside around the brook the Hierdensebeek is truly stunning, as is rural Hierden with its beautiful farms and country estates such as De Essenburg. The best way to explore the Veluwe and its surroundings is by bike as there are hundreds of kilometres of special cycle paths. And there are plenty of other opportunities for sporting recreation as the extensive Veluwe area is perfect for walking, horse riding and mountain biking, all in abundant fresh air and healthy surroundings.