Central to the Netherlands, this quaint municipality is recognised for the Het Loo Palace (The Woods Palace) and the Apeheul Zoo, specialising in apes and monkeys. Car hire in Apeldoorn also means you can head to the nearby Hoge Veluwe National Park and explore the multi-terrain space. The royal family of the Netherlands has strong links to the region, with the younger sister of Princess Beatrix, Princess Margriet still residing near the palace with her husband. Hiring a car in Apeldoorn allows for exploration of nearby towns which also have royal links.
Make sure to visit the Apenheul Zoo, specialising in monkeys and apes, where the animals walk among the guests, for a great day out. Hiring a car in Apeldoorn and heading 30 minutes south will take you the Hoge Veluwe National Park, home to museums as well as sand dunes and woodlands. For an overnight exploration, the nearby Camping de Vlinderhoeve has spaces for tents and caravans. You could then head North West to a highlight of the Netherlands, Amsterdam. Just one hour's drive if you rent a car in Apeldoorn using the A1.
The Het Loo palace is a must see while in Apeldoorn and sets the scene for the beautiful city with its architecture. The city of Deventer is just a 25 minute drive away, which has a twice weekly market on Fridays and Saturdays, the perfect opportunity to stock up on gifts. To keep the kids entertained there's also a toy museum in Deventer, surrounded with pretty streets to explore. Apeldoorn has great connections, making exploring nearby towns easy.
