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Almost everyone comes to the Veluwe to bike and walk but there is so much more to experience and see in the vicinity of Otterlo, both active and more passive recreation. Have a look at the different possibilities on the websites provided.

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Walking and Bicycling
This area is renown for its walking and bicycling tracks. See text at right for information and routes. You are welcome at our neighbors for beautiful nature walks and free bicycling:
www.hogeveluwe.nl
www.vvvede.nl

Cycle Routes
Design your own cycling routes from our location at Weversteeg in Otterloo using
www.fietseropuit.nl

All around the Veluwe you will now find "cycle junctions". Design your own route and cycle from junction to junction. Maps are available from the ANWB (www.anwb.nl).
Or work out a route using
www.fietsroutenetwerk.net

GPS Trips
Orientate yourself with the help of a satellite, starting at our place, or any other place

www.hogeveluwe.nl  
www.mosselevents.nl  

Bowling
Ten Pin Bowling is available at Bowlingcentrum Groeneveld in Ede
www.bowlingcentrumgroeneveld.nl

Mountain Biking
Different "ATB routes" in south Veluwe and south west Veluwe, starting in Otterlo www.mosselevents.nl
 

"Klootschieten"  - Ball throwing game
2 km Circuit (2 to 3 hours)

www.bosbadlunteren.nl

Steps and Bicycle Rental
"De Houtkamp" in Otterlo
0318-591706

Roller Skating (skeelers)
Skeelerbaan Edese Ijsvereniging or  a guided trip around Otterlo (30 km)
www.pietlagerwey.nl

Tennis
You can hire a tennis court nearby at Vakantiepark de Zanding
www.vakantieparkdezanding.nl

Midget golf
At vacation park The Zanding in Otterlo
www.vakantieparkdezanding.nl

Survival trail and canoeing
At the neighbors: vacation park de Zanding in Otterlo www.mosselevents.nl   
Indoor activities
Paint ball, cross bow shooting and blow darts are activities that are available in Otterlo when the weather is bad. www.mosselevents.nl


Squash
11 Squash Courts should be enough for everyone's needs.
www.squashede.nl

Indoor Swimming
Swimming and fitness classes at Aquacentrum Malkander in Apeldoorn
www.malkander.nl
"De 'Peppel" in Ede

www.zwembadede.nl

Outdoor Swimming pool
Forest pool Putten

www.bosbadputten.nl

Forest pool Lunteren

www.bosbadlunteren.nl

Forest pool "de Zanding" in Otterlo

www.vakantieparkdezanding.nl

Horse Riding
Short rides and whole day trips, starting in Otterlo can be arranged trough
www.beeksehoeve.nl

Nordic Walking
Guided trips with Marian Lagerwey. This is the fastest growing outdoor activity in the Veluwe:

www.nordicwalking-veluwe.nl

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Veluwezoom
National Park Veluwezoom of Natural Monuments is actually close by. There are numerous marked routes.
www.natuurmonumenten.nl

Indoor Skating
Artificial ice at the Scheg in Deventer
www.scheg.nl

Canoe Rentals
At the children's play paradise "de Brug" in Eerbeek
www.speel-paradijs.nl 

Pitch& putt
Pitch & Putt is golf for everyone, so come as you are in Bussloo.
www.pitch-putt.nl

MUSEUMS

Kroller Muller museum
Our neighbours at the National Park have a lot to offer. Culture and nature have been brought together. The van Gogh Collection and a wide selection of modern sculptures, presented in the extensive gardens of the museum, are well known far beyond the borders of the Netherlands.
www.kmm.nl

Tile museum
The Netherlands Tile museum has the greatest collection of Dutch wall tiles and tile tableaus and is found right here in Otterlo.
www.nederlandstegelmuseum.nl

Apeldoorns museum
Diverse expressions of culture housed in Apeldoorn.
www.coda-apeldoorn.nl

Museum for Modern Art
Museum on the Rhine in Arnhem.
www.MMKARNHEM.nl

Palace "het Loo"
National museum in Apeldoorn.
www.paleishetloo.nl

Netherlands Poultry museum
A Poultry museum in the "chicken heart" of the Netherlands, Barneveld.
www.pluimveemuseum.nl

Open Air museum
A day spent in yesterday. A day full of memories in Arnhem.
www.openluchtmuseum.nl/english

Watermuseum
Everything you have always wanted to know about fresh water. The Dutch know all about it.
This exhibition for adults and children aims to raise awareness of water management.
www.watermuseum.nl

Anningahof
What started as a personal mission has become a gem of a museum. Contemporary Dutch sculpture in the grounds of a traditional farm near Zwolle.
www.anningahof.nl

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Observe animals in their natural habitat
There is an observation tower in Ede in the "Ginkelse hei" and "De Hoge Veluwe" has animal observation spots in the park.
www.hogeveluwe.nl

Rens. 0625-456148

Palingkwekerij
Get fresh smoked eals from this fish farm.
www.aquafarm-putten.nl

Burgers Zoo
Zoo and playground in Arnhem.
www.burgerszoo.nl

Sculpture Garden
Production and sales of sculptures in Garderen
www.debeeldentuin.nl

Apenheul, Monkey Bridge
Some of the animals are in a separate habitats, some are right there with you!
www.apenheul.nl

Cinema
Cinemec in Ede with 6 theatres.
www.cinemec.nl

Sauna
Sauna en Beauty Centre the Veluwe- Lunteren
www.saunadeveluwe.nl
Beauty Farm Sauna Drome in Putten
www.saunadrome.nl

Go on a relaxing journey of discovery around various continents in the sauna and spa of Thermen Bussloo.
www.thermenbussloo.nl

Children's Playground
Indoor play paradise in Apeldoorn or Duiven.
www.kidsplayground.nl
Fantasy Island in Ede.
0318- 437000

Steam Engine Train
Veluwe steam train company.
www.stoomtrein.org

Spelerij
A most amazing play and discovery park in Dieren.
www.spelerij.nl

Jan Klaassen
Puppet theatre and playground in Braamt.
www.janklaassen.nl

Juliana Tower
The nicest family attraction park that is geared towards younger children, in Apeldoorn.
www.julianatoren.nl

Walibi World
The closest large attraction park with more than 50 rides and shows.
www.walibiworld.nl

Wijnproeverijen
Explore and taste Dutch home grown wine.
www.wijnhoevedeveluwe.nl

Kinderparadijs Malkenschoten
Childrens farm, candle factory, boating lake and lots more activities for children and all the family at childrens paradise Malkenschoten in Apeldoorn
www.kinderparadijsmalkenschoten.nl

Passiflora
The Passiflorahoeve in Harskamp has the largest collection of passion flowers in Europe.
www.passiflorahoeve.nl

Dolfinarium Harderwijk
Meet the stars of the sea face to face in this magnificent sealife centre and aquarium in Harderwijk.
www.dolfinarium.nl

Laser games
Intersphere laser games in Ede.
www.intersphere.nl

 
 
 

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Walking
Walking in nature is possible from our location. There are 2 marked "red pole" walks of about 7 km. for more structured walks in the area. Otterlo is situated on the "Trekvogelpad" (migrating bird path) from the NIVON and the "Elfbergenpad" (eleven mountain path) from the VVV. A walk from the Ede train station to Otterlo on the "Planken Wambuis" (wooden jacket) is possible to do in a day.
info@vvvotterlo.nl
www.natuurmonumenten.nl

Bicycling
There are many bike routes from Otterlo to Hoenderloo, Ede
Lunteren, Barneveld, etc. Five of these (routes between 26 and 55 km) have been described for you by the VVV tourist office. Otterlo is the beginning point. There is also a route around Otterlo en Harskamp.
In the park "de Hoge Veluwe" where white bikes are available and located at the entrance. Their use is included in the price of the ticket. In the park there are many bike paths and puzzle trips (See below).
info@vvvotterlo.nl
www.hogeveluwe.nl

Hoge Veluwe
National park de Hoge Veluwe is our neighbour. They ensure that every trip to Otterlo is a success. There are numerous bike and walking routes available for park visitors. Also bike "puzzle" and "wandering" trips. Take a trip to Museon in the centre of the park. It's worthwhile for young and old. Assignment books for children are available at the entrance. In the visitors centre you can book a nature walk with a naturalist.
www.hogeveluwe.nl

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Gliding
Gliding, arial viewing trips and parachute jumping are all done at Teuge
www.vliegschool.nl
www.para-teuge.nl


www.natuurmonumenten.nl

 

 

 

 

 



www.kmm.nl

 

 

 

MUSEUMS

Look and Listen museum
The museum in Bennekom exhibits a collection of historical music instruments.
www.kijkenluistermuseum.nl

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www.burgerszoo.nl

Covered wagon
Trips around the area of Otterlo.
www.beeksehoeve.nl
www.huifkarren.net

Burgers Zoo
Zoo and playground in Arnhem.
www.burgerszoo.nl

Dolfinarium
Welcome to sea world in Harderwijk.
www.dolfinarium.nl