Veluwe Heritage & History
The Veluwe's landscape is shaped by a diverse architectural and military history, ranging from 10th-century ringforts to Art Deco industrialism. This collection highlights medieval strongholds like Doorwerth and Rosendael alongside the modern masterpieces of the Kröller-Müller Museum. Key sites include the Berlage-designed Jachthuis Sint Hubertus, the historic battlegrounds of Oosterbeek, and the unique industrial heritage of Radio Kootwijk. These twenty locations offer a comprehensive look at the region's evolution from a ducal hunting ground to a center of Dutch art and innovation.
A Netherlands Open Air Museum Arnhem
The Netherlands Open Air Museum is a national open-air museum located in Arnhem.
B Kröller-Müller Museum
The Kröller-Müller Museum is a national art museum and sculpture garden, located in the Hoge Veluwe National Park in Otterlo in the…
C Airborne Museum 'Hartenstein'
The Airborne Museum ‘Hartenstein’ in Oosterbeek, The Netherlands is dedicated to the Battle of Arnhem in which the Allied Forces attempted…
D Jachthuis Sint Hubertus
Designed by architect H.P. Berlage in 1914, this former residence of the Kröller-Müller family is a masterpiece of Art Nouveau and rationalist architecture situated in Hoge Veluwe National Park.
E Doorwerth Castle
Doorwerth Castle is a medieval castle situated on the river Rhine near the city of Arnhem, Netherlands.
F Kasteel Hoekelum
A historic castle and estate located between Ede and Bennekom, featuring a 19th-century facade and extensive surrounding parkland.
G gebouw A
The main building of the Radio Kootwijk transmitter complex, this 1920s Art Deco structure was built to facilitate long-range radio communication with the former Dutch East Indies.
H Kasteel Rosendael
A late medieval castle once owned by the Dukes of Guelders, famous for its round tower and 'bedriegertjes'—hidden trick fountains located in the 18th-century landscape garden.
I Oud Groevenbeek
A late 19th-century estate featuring an Art Nouveau villa, a neo-Gothic water tower, and a traditional grape greenhouse.
J Oude Kerk
One of the oldest churches in the Netherlands, with origins in the 10th century. It served as a landmark and refuge during the Battle of Arnhem in 1944.
K Kasteel De Essenburgh
A 17th-century castle and estate near Harderwijk, built on the foundations of a medieval manor house.
L Kasteel Staverden
Located in the 'smallest city in the world,' this white castle is known for its parkland and the long-standing tradition of keeping white peacocks.
M Molecaten
A historic manor house and estate in Hattem, recognized as a national monument with roots dating back to the 14th century.
N Hunneschans
A 10th-century ringfort near Heveadorp consisting of defensive earthworks and a dry moat overlooking the Rhine.
O Nederlands Tegelmuseum
A museum in Otterlo housing an extensive collection of Dutch wall tiles and ceramics from the 14th century to the present.
P Gelders Geologisch Museum
A museum in Velp focused on regional geology, featuring collections of minerals, fossils, and erratic boulders from the Veluwe.
Q Het Depot
A sculpture gallery in Wageningen showcasing contemporary figurative art within a historic university building.
R Villa Sanoer
A late 19th-century villa and estate in Wageningen, reflecting the regional architectural style of the period.
S Johan Willem Friso kazerne
A former infantry barracks in Ede, built in the early 20th century as part of a significant military garrison.
T P.L. Bergansiuskazerne
A former artillery barracks in Ede, constructed around 1906, representing the city's military heritage.
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