Van Der Valk Hotel Veenendaal

An e-chopper is a modern scooter with wide tires. Try it yourself and ride completely electrically and therefore silently on the beautiful cycle paths of the Utrechtse Heuvelrug or Veluwe. The e-choppers are mopeds, so you don't have to wear a helmet. These scooters take you to all attractions nearby at a speed of up to twenty-five kilometers per hour.

The Utrechtse Heuvelrug is the highlight in the heart of the Netherlands! The flat province of Utrecht is divided in two by a long chain of hills. It stretches from the Gooimeer near Huizen to the Grebbeberg near Rhenen. The area has many different sub-areas such as the Amerongse Berg, the Austerlitz Heide, Landgoed Broekhuizen, Boswachterij Leersum and the Baarnse Bos. Escape the daily rush and explore this enchanting part of the Netherlands, where peace and serenity go hand in hand with adventure. Hiking on the Utrechtse Heuvelrug. There are several activities to experience in this beautiful nature reserve. In addition, the Utrechtse Heuvelrug is rich in hiking trails that are fun for young and old. Discover for example the Beukenwoud, a majestic beech forest with nice hiking trails. Or walk the Groeneveld Theme Route, where there is an exhibition in the castle and where you can have a nice cup of coffee at Grand Café Groeneveld. See below a small selection of walking routes on the Utrecht Hill Ridge: Walking route Broekhuizen (2.4 km) (suitable for disabled) Theme route Groeneveld (2.5 km) (dog loose) (suitable for disabled) Walking route Beukenwoud (2.8 km) (dog on a leash) Schapendriftwandeling (3,9 km) (dog on a leash) Leemkuil walk (6,7 km) (dog on leash) Look here for more information about the walking routes. Cycling on the Utrechtse Heuvelrug Looking for a cycling route in the Utrechtse Heuvelrug? The Utrechtse Heuvelrug offers an adventurous experience for cycling enthusiasts of all levels. Whether you want a quiet bike ride through the scenic forests or are looking for a challenging mountain bike route, the possibilities are endless! Cycle route Veenendaal - Amerongse berg (22.3 km) Cycle route Veenendaal - Scherpenzeel (30 km) Mountain bike route Austerlitz (15.3 km) Mountain bike route Amerongse Berg (18 km) Mountain bike route Hoge Vuursche (18 km)

Have a lovely walk in with an alpaca in the woods or the heathland of Gelderland. Alpacas are very sweet and social animals that love company. The Alpacabos is located on the Veluwe. You can cuddle the Alpacas and they like to walk with you in the woods. First you can choose your own Alpaca. Then you go into the forest with your Alpaca. There are several beautiful hiking trails and the hike will be guided by an expert. The activity takes about 1.5 hours in total. After an hour of walking you can feed the alpacas and at the end of the experience you can drink a cup of coffee or tea and eat something sweet.

The shopping city of Veenendaal often wins prizes, on many levels. Most pleasant shopping city in the province of Utrecht. Nominated for Best Inner City. 8th in the Ranking Best Inner Cities of the Netherlands. Municipality with Cleanest Shopping Areas. With an enormous and varied range of more than 300 shops and restaurants, 150 of which are housed in shoppingmalls, it is nowhere more fun to shop in the Central Netherlands than in Veenendaal. The modern city center can be reached within 10 minutes from the A12. Every Friday evening is late night shopping and the shops are open until 9 p.m. There is a market on Tuesday morning and all Saturday with about 50 permanent stalls. From fish and cheese to clothing and flowers. Something for everyone!

Looking for a place to swim in Veenendaal? At De Vallei swimming pool, you can enjoy lap swimming, family swimming, and recreational swimming.

Fancy a beautiful day on the water? As long as it doesn't freeze, you can rent a canoe in Veenendaal. You can do this at Sport Totaal Canoe rental Veenendaal. From the starting location Veense Haven you can easily access the Valleikanaal and enjoy the beautiful nature around Veenendaal, Rhenen, Ede & Wageningen. In addition to canoes, pedal boats, SUPs and kayaks are also rented.