North of Arnhem, about eight kilometers away, is Hoge Veluwe National Park (Nationaal Park De Hoge Veluwe), one of the most visited places in the Netherlands. Spanning 13,750 acres, this massive park is the biggest continuous nature reserve in the nation. Its varied landscape, which includes deep forests and high sand dunes, is what makes it stand out.



This park stands out since it is privately owned and is one of just two totally enclosed national parks in the Netherlands. Constructed as a hunting park from 1909 to 1923, it is currently the biggest natural reserve in the nation and is teeming with animals, such as deer, wild boar, and mouflon, a rare variant of wild sheep.

Among the many reasons why Hoge Veluwe has long attracted melon sandbox birdwatchers is its status as a vital bird refuge. Bicycling and hiking are other popular activities on the reserve's numerous well-marked paths. The Kröller-Müller Museum, a sculpture park and art gallery, is also located there.