Vacation in the Rugged Veluwe

Yes. Natuurmonumenten organizes covered wagon tours lasting about two hours, departing from the parking lot at Oud Reemst in Otterlo. You’ll travel into a quiet area that’s normally off-limits to visitors, while the forest ranger tells you about the animals and the history of the area. The tour runs from mid-July through mid-March, accommodates up to 20 people, and is wheelchair-accessible. Reservations must be made in advance with Natuurmonumenten.

Yes, you can, and it’s one of the nicest stops in the area. Following the forest trails, it takes about an hour to walk to Brasserie Roekel on Mosselsepad, right in the middle of the Roekelse Bos next to the De Mossel nature reserve. It’s a lot faster to get there by bike. You can stop by for coffee, lunch, drinks, or dinner, and parking is free.

Yes, in partnership with CycleShare, we rent out city bikes, electric bikes, children’s bikes, tandems, and mountain bikes. You can rent them by the day, so you’ll have plenty of time to explore the area. Bike routes are available at the front desk. Would you rather ride around quietly? Then rent an E-chopper. Read more about bike rentals here.

Planken Wambuis, Het Mosselse Zand, and the Roekelse Bos are open to the public year-round. There is no admission fee, not even at the lookout points or the observation hut. De Hoge Veluwe National Park does charge an admission fee, with a reduced rate for children ages 6–13. Children under 6 enter for free. You pay separately for your car. Parking outside the entrances is also subject to a fee. You can find the current rates on the park’s website.