Drifting sand area with open sandy plains, heathland and pieces of forest. Free walking on sandy paths and through the surrounding nature reserve.
Starting point via Badweg, Doornspijk

Wooded estate with avenues, heathland and open areas. On the site is the Assenradepad KIDS: a children’s clog path with play elements especially for children.
Starting point at Herberg Molecaten, Hessenweg / Wachtelenberg, Hattem
Tip: here you can go for coffee, lunch or dinner.

Gardens on Landgoed Zwaluwenburg with all kinds of plants, herbs and flowers and a barefoot path. At the visitor center there is a shop with natural products and you can go for a cup of coffee. On the estate you can also walk through forest and lanes.
Tip: for lunch you can go to De Zwaluw koffie & zo.
Eperweg 5, ‘t Harde.

Visitor center with exhibition about the Veluwe. There are children’s activities such as gnome trail and geocaching routes. During (school) holidays there are extra activities, such as fluffing owl balls. Several routes start from the site and you can rent bicycles.
Nearby is pancake restaurant De Boskabouter.
Plesmanlaan 2, Nunspeet.

Large clay pit in the forest where children can play and clamber. Hiking trails run through the forest around the pit. Right next to the Leemcule is Kiosk De Leemcule with a terrace for something to eat or drink. Leemculeweg 2, Hattem

There are several clog paths in the area: marked walking routes through farmland, over estates and along historic yards. The routes are well signposted and start at fixed parking points, including Wiseperpad (Wezep), Zwaluwenburgpad (‘t Harde), Oldebroekerpad (Oldebroek), Vreepad (‘t Loo), IJsselvliedtpad (Wezep) and Hanzenpad (Hattem).

There are several estates in the area with forest, lanes and open fields. Suitable for a short walk or as a starting point for a longer route. Morren Estate (Oosterwolde), Old Putten Estate (Elburg), Schouwenburg Estate (‘t Harde), Klarenbeek Estate (Doornspijk), IJsselvliedt Estate (Wezep)

Beach on the Veluwemeer with shallow and deeper swimming water and plenty of space along the waterline. At the beach is Strandpaviljoen Bremerbaai for food and drinks.
Bremerbaaiweg 6, Biddinghuizen

Recreational lake in the forest with beach and swimming water. In season you can get food and drinks at the beach pavilion/kiosk.
Eperweg, Nunspeet

Recreation area with bathing water, beaches and play areas. In season there are kiosks for ice cream/drinks/snacks.
Kamperweg 34, Heerde

Sailing on a traditional botter from the port of Elburg.
Port of Elburg

Rent a sloop or motorboat in the harbor of Elburg for a trip on the Veluwemeer.
You can go out on the water yourself, towards the open lake or along the coastline.

Among others at Zuiderzee Boat Rental Elburg and Boat Rental Aquacentrum.

Rental of canoes, kayaks and SUPs.
For example, there is a fun canoe route for children with facts and stories from the past (duration 1.5 – 2 hours).
Buitendijks 6, Noordeinde

Indoor swimming pool with 25-metre pool and recreational area. Suitable for free swimming and lap swimming.
Heikamp 2, Wezep

Indoor swimming pool with competition pool and recreational pool.
Oude Zeeweg 10, Nunspeet

Subtropical swimming pool with slides, wild water course and recreational pool.
Zuiderveldweg 6, Putten

Play and activity park around dinosaurs with indoor and outdoor area. Plenty of space to climb, clamber and play.
Willemsvaart 19, Zwolle

Amusement park with roller coasters and family attractions.
Suitable for a whole day.
Spijkweg 30, Biddinghuizen

Animal park in the forest with monkeys, partly running loose on the property.
Spacious and well-organized.
J.C. Wilslaan 21, Apeldoorn

Amusement park with many attractions for younger children. Compact site with short walking distances.
Amersfoortseweg 35, Apeldoorn

Large zoo with different themed areas and lots of variety.
Raadhuisplein 99, Emmen

Aviation museum with historic aircraft inside and outside. You can take a closer look at different devices.

Pelikaanweg 50, Lelystad

Museum of Bread and Baking with demonstrations and activities for children.
Kerkhofstraat 13, Hattem

Indoor exhibition with sand sculptures and stories from history.
Zuiderzeestraatweg Oost 45, Elburg

Horse riding in the area with opportunities for lessons and trail rides.
Nagelhoudsweg 11A, ‘t Harde

There are several working mills in the area that can be visited on fixed days, including Molen De Hoop (Oldebroek), Molen De Tijd (Elburg), Molen De Fortuin (Hattem) and Molen De Duif (Nunspeet). There is catering at or near the mills, so a visit can be easily combined with coffee or lunch. Opening hours vary per mill.

Historic Hanseatic city with harbor and city walls. It used to be a bustling fishing town on the Zuiderzee, with narrow streets, shops and restaurants within the city walls.
Parking: ‘t Schootsveld, Elburg

Hanseatic city with historic center and compact streets around the market. Known for art and museums, with shops and terraces in the old town.
Parking: De Bleek, Hattem

Larger Hanseatic city and provincial capital with an extensive historic city center. Many shops, squares and restaurants, combined with monumental buildings and city canals.
Parking: Parking garage Katwolderplein, Zwolle

Hanseatic city on the IJssel with wide quays and imposing old buildings. Larger than the smaller fortified towns, with plenty of space along the water and in the center.
Parking: IJsselkade / Buitenhaven, Kampen

Hanseatic city on Lake Veluwe with harbor and boulevard. Known for fish restaurants and a lively city center with shops and terraces.
Parking: P-Houtwal, Harderwijk

Butcher’s shop with its own products and a shop with dairy and regional products.
You will also find bread from Bakkerij Schuld here.
Zwarteweg 24, Oosterwolde Gld

Orchard with farm shop and terrace. Here you will find seasonal fruit from their own orchard, juices, jams and other regional products. In season you can also pick fruit yourself.
Vierhuizenweg 5A, Oldebroek

Organic farm with milk tap and vending machine.
Here you will find, among other things, milk and other basic products from the farm vending machine.
Jan Boerswegje 27, Kamperveen

Ice cream farm with artisanal ice cream from its own milk and local products.
Hilsdijk 100, Hattem

Milk tap with fresh milk and products from the region.
Nieuwstadspad 6, Elburg

Farm shop with raw milk farmer’s cheese and dairy. Different types of cheese and products from the region.
Mezenbergerweg 11, Doornspijk

Picking garden for blueberries.
Please note that this is seasonal and only open a few months a year.
Diepesteeg 1a, Elburg

Picking garden (flowers) and open in season.
Also a place to have a drink.
Please note: opening and offer are seasonal.
Ellerweg 18, Biddinghuizen

Pancake restaurant and (large) play park.
Sternweg 2a, Zeewolde

Delicious food in the fortress of Elburg.
There is a bouncy castle inside for children.
Jufferenstraat 21, Elburg

Artisanal ice cream parlor in Elburg.
Made with fresh ingredients, without artificial additives.
Vischpoortstraat 25, Elburg

Lunch and dinner, with a large terrace and a large fenced playground.
Harmaartsweg 88, ‘t Loo

Grill restaurant on the outskirts of Vierhouten, near heathland and hiking trails.
Elspeterbosweg 45, Vierhouten

Eatery in the village for coffee, lunch or dinner.

Old Dutch Friteskraam.
Usually on Wednesdays 16:00–19:00 and Fridays 11:30–19:00.
Zwarteweg 15 (Parking VSCO), Oosterwolde

Pancake house with lunch and dinner.
There is plenty to do for children (including playground and playground).
Elspeterweg 18, Nunspeet.

Pancake house with gnome theme, right by the forest.
Nice in combination with the gnome path in Roggebotzand.
Roggebotweg 21, Dronten