Surroundings of Putten
There is much to discover
Discover the surroundings of Putten - Tips for a day out
Putten, of course, is beautiful. But if you want to go a little further afield to explore Putten's surroundings and neighbouring municipalities. Then let the tips below inspire you.
Staverden, the smallest town in the world
Staverden was named the smallest town in the Benelux in 2012 and perhaps even the smallest town in the world. The Count of Gelre built a magnificent castle there.Staverden became a country estate with retained city rights. The estate with its varied deciduous and coniferous forests, wooded banks and streams is one of the most beautiful natural areas in our country.Visit Staverden.Take a walk around the estate, admire the castle with its sublime castle gardens and meet the famous white peacocks, Finish with delicious refreshments at the brasserie.
The cycle route Staverdense pracht takes you past this beautiful cultural heritage. The route is available at VVV Putten for € 1.95. Drop in or order it via info@vvvputten.nl/en. Staverden falls under the municipality of Ermelo.
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Harderwijk, Hanseatic city on the Veluwe
Harderwijk has many historic monumental buildings, picturesque streets and a bustling promenade. Want to discover the most beautiful spots in the city centre? Walk the Hanze walking route! View the route map with background information here.
The many museums in Harderwijk are also well worth a visit such as the Marius van Dokkum Museum, among others.
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Nunspeet, out of art
Nunspeet was an artists' colony in the past. Want to know more about the artists who lived here in 1890 - 1950? Then visit the Noord Veluws Museum.
At the visitor centre, you can start a really fun gnome walk with the kids.
Prefer diving into history? Then pay a visit to the Hidden Village in Vierhouten.
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40-45 the spectacle musical, is coming to Barneveld!
The musical 40-45 can be seen in Barneveld from September 2024. The gripping story of two inseparable brothers. Until World War2 breaks out. The new theatre is equipped with state-of-the-art gadgets and possibilities for gigantic special effects. Book your ticket now and combine it with an overnight stay in Putten and its surroundings. Putten is 15 km away from Barneveld. Book your tickets here ;https://40-45.nl/bestel/tickets?skipCategory=true.
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Elburg, fortified town on the Veluwe
As soon as you enter the fortified town of Elburg, you imagine yourself in the Middle Ages. There is a surprising amount to discover about the history of this Hanseatic city. Not just the fishing, but also the Elburg museums. Visit for instance the botttermuseum shipyard De Hellege. The museum and the wooden fishing boats in the harbour next to it keep the memory of Elburg's fishing past alive. Discover the history of Jewish families in story museum Sjoel. Or delve into military history at the Corps Riding Artillery museum. Stroll through the alleys and streets of this fortified town and experience the feeling of being part of this authentic past, Visit, view and experience Elburg's many monuments. Plan a guided city walk at the VVV or do it yourself using the Hanseatic City Walk Home - Hanzestories (veluwehanzestories.nl).
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