Audio Guide of Het Loo Palace

The estate is generally open from sunrise to sunset, 365 days a year. However, please note that the central area (C) closes every year from September 15 to December 25 for wildlife management. You can check the latest details on its official website.

Access for walking and cycling through the vast majority of the Het Loo Royal Estate nature reserve is completely free. If you want to visit the adjacent Het Loo Palace museum, you will need to buy a separate ticket, but enjoying the forest and royal trails is free of charge.

To enjoy a good walk and unwind, I recommend setting aside 2 to 3 hours. The area covers more than 10,000 hectares, so if you plan to take longer cycling routes or also visit the Palace, you could easily spend the whole day exploring.

This place has been the private estate of the House of Orange-Nassau for more than 300 years, serving as a hunting ground and summer retreat. Queen Wilhelmina had a very special connection with this forest and donated much of it to the state, allowing visitors today to walk along the same paths as royalty.

August and September are spectacular when the heather blooms and turns the landscape purple. To see wildlife such as deer or wild boar, the best time is at dawn or dusk, while keeping absolutely quiet.

Yes, much of the park has paved and asphalt paths suitable for wheelchairs and strollers, especially near the main entrances and the Palace. However, some deeper forest routes are dirt paths and may be difficult.

You are right next to the impressive Het Loo Palace, which is a must-see. Also, very close by, you will find Apenheul, a unique zoo where monkeys roam freely among visitors.

Bring binoculars if you enjoy nature, wear comfortable walking shoes, and respect restricted areas so as not to disturb the wildlife. I suggest downloading our audio guide to discover the hidden stories of the landscape while you walk at your own pace.