In recent years this Netherlands city has become a traveling center to tourists and one specific reason for it can be attributed to the  Apeldoorn Sights that abound here. This was a favorite area of the Gelderland province for the Royal Dutch family. You can go and view a palace or stroll through one of the country's most famous zoos. Several days can be spent going sightseeing through the romantic woodlands and you can do this using different modes of travel. A trip to this city is great for those who want to sit back and relax and take in a few days of the sights that show off the Dutch heritage here in Apeldoorn.

Palace Het Loo

This magnificently constructed building is still in the same shape as when it was created in 1686. The palace was primarily used as a summer residence for the Royal Dutch family. This palace is the only royal residence in all of the Netherlands that allows the public access to see the inside of the building or its surrounding grounds. On a tour of the opulent palace you can venture into 32 rooms, all of which really bring out the unique lifestyles and culture of the Dutch Royalty. During the summer months is considered the best time to visit because the grounds are in bloom and extra added areas of the palace are only open during that time.

Man with Two Hats

This important monument was established May 2, 2002 by Princess Margrit to commemorate two major events. On May 4 every year the Dutch citizens reflect on the people who died during World War II. It is a solemn day and great reverence is given for those who passed away. On May 5, the people celebrate their freedom from the Germans. The statute is a tribute to the Canadian men who gave their lives to secure this freedom for the Dutch. There is another monument just like it in Ottowa, Canada, that shows the Dutch peoples' gratitude. The monument was designed by Mark Visch.

Veluwsche Stoomtrein Maatschappij

One exciting way to spend a day here is to go out to the steam train engine depot. The main station, Beekberges, is located just outside of Apeldoorn and you can arrive there by bicycle or car quite easily. The main station includes a large depot with a museum. The museum has all sort of railroad relics such as models of former locomotives, important operators portraits and pictures and parts of steam trains plus a brief history of steam trains. The steam train runs from Apeldoorn to Dieran and back.

City Parks

A great time of sightseeing is to go on a tour of the five beautiful city parks that Apeldoorn has. Oranjepark is the oldest park in the city having been opened in 1876. Just across the street is the Prins Hendrikplein which happens to be the smallest in the city. Just a short distance from that you come across three of the other parks named the Wilhelminapark,  Prinsenpark and  Verzetstrijderspark.

De Naald

This is a monument that was presented by the citizens of Apeldoorn to Queen Wilhelmina and Prince Hendrik who were married on March 9, 1901. It was the mayor's idea at the time for which he though to give respect to their new rulers. It stands 17 meters high and is formed in the shape of an Egyptian obelisk.