#Ede
Holiday Park; Among nature
In this family-oriented holiday park, children are sure to have the time of their lives. Many features have been tailored just to them. Of course, there are adequate facilities for adults as well. A few of the many amenities include a central playground and several small playgrounds, a heated outdoor pool with a sunbathing area, a volleyball court/recreation area, multi-function area (eg football).
The park is situated amidst the nature of the Veluwe. The park is surrounded by woods and lies near Ede and Lunteren. The wide diversity is typical of the landscape around Ede. Here one can find forests, heaths, and sand drifts. De Hoge Veluwe National Park is a good example. Near Ede and Bennekom there are high (dry) heathlands for sheep, lowland pastures for other livestock, and arable areas in between.
Besides plenty of space and the tranquility of nature, the charming village and city life are not missing either. Beautiful Gelderland villages around Ede include Lunteren, Otterlo, Bennekom, Harskamp, Veenendaal, and Wekerom. These are all within biking or walking distance. Furthermore, many nationally known amusement parks and zoos are easily accessible from the park.
As far as entertainment is concerned, Ede has nice bars and offers plenty of opportunities for a fun day or evening out with its large shops, cafes, restaurants, and a movie theater. Ede also features one of the best pastry shops in the Netherlands, Bernardo's for homemade Italian ice cream.
The last ten days of August are dedicated to the Ede Heideweek. During this period, some fun activities are organized. If you enjoy fairs, you will feel right at home. For example, in July and August, there are summer fairs in Ede, Lunteren, Barneveld (the former Veluwe market), and Voorthuizen.
Are you looking for crafts, novelties, or fun summer products? On the last Saturday of August, you can, during Old Lunteren Days, you can learn about the history of the region. In September there is also plenty to do. For example, numerous nature trips are organized. They take place near the park. Each year, these trips are enthusiastically attended.
Culture, nature, and animal parks, as well as museums and theme parks, can be found in the towns around: Utrecht, Arnhem, Apeldoorn, and Amersfoort - all only half an hour away by car. Great attractions include Het Loo Palace in Apeldoorn, The Apenheul in Apeldoorn, Walibi World in Biddinghuizen, Burgers Zoo in Arnhem, Ouwehand Zoo in Rhenen, Queen Juliana Amusement Park in Apeldoorn, the Dolphinarium in Harderwijk, Dutch Open-Air Museum in Arnhem and the Toy Museum if Brummen.
In short, both in and outside the park there are enough present for you to enjoy a truly unforgettable holiday!
