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Water slide and outdoor pool at Bosbad Putten
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Bosbad Putten swimming pool

Spend a day swimming in the subtropical indoor pool, complete with a wild-water channel and a water slide. The outdoor pool is also open in season.

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The Forest Tower on the Schovenhorst estate
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Schovenhorst Forest Tower

Climb the 40-metre Forest Tower on the Schovenhorst estate. At the top, a view over the woods and the Veluwe awaits.

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Picking flowers at Het Platteland pick-your-own garden in Putten
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Het Platteland pick-your-own garden

Pick your own seasonal flowers, fruit and vegetables from May to November, then relax in the coffee garden with a treat.

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Minigolf course among greenery and sculptures at Terra Nova in Putten
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Terra Nova minigolf

Minigolf in a park-like garden with fountains and sculptures, both outdoors and indoors, plus a restaurant for a bite to eat afterwards.

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Wooden sculptures in De Beeldentuin, Garderen
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De Beeldentuin sculpture garden, Garderen

Stroll among sculptures and garden art in Garderen. The same grounds are home to the Veluwe sand sculpture festival and De Rozentuin tearoom.

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The sheepfold on the Ermelosche Heide heathland
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Ermelo sheepfold

The sheepfold and visitor centre lie on the edge of the Ermelosche Heide. Combine your visit with a walk across the heath.

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Laser tag at Boerderij-Pret Trampoline park at Boerderij-Pret
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Boerderij-Pret farm park, Ermelo

A day out for children, with indoor and outdoor play areas, animals and a trampoline park. In summer there is also a maize maze.

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The historic Boshuis in Drie
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Boshuis Drie

A charming stop in the heart of the Speulderbos. The listed farmhouse is the place for a drink or a bite to eat during a walk or bike ride.

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Fruit and vegetable stall at the Wednesday market in Putten
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Putten weekly market

Every Wednesday morning there is a market in the centre of Putten, from 8:00 to 13:00.

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Heathland in De Hoge Veluwe National Park
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De Hoge Veluwe National Park

Perfect for a day out among heathland, forests and drifting sands. The park is also home to the Museonder, the Jachthuis Sint Hubertus hunting lodge and the Kröller-Müller Museum.

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Dolphins at the Dolfinarium
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Dolfinarium Harderwijk

See dolphins and other marine animals in Harderwijk. The park also offers shows and play areas for children.

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The tower and entrance of the Julianatoren theme park in Apeldoorn
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Julianatoren theme park

A theme park in Apeldoorn with more than 50 rides and shows, designed especially for children up to the age of 10, set around a distinctive old lookout tower.

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Woodland in the Speulderbos and Sprielderbos forests
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Speulderbos and Sprielderbos forests

Walk among the old, twisted trees of the forest between Putten, Garderen and Ermelo. Several waymarked trails are available.

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Children playing at Nulde beach
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Nulde beach

A trip to the water: small sandy beaches along the Nuldernauw lake are ideal for relaxing and swimming.

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De Tien Malen museum in Putten
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De Tien Malen museum

Discover how the people of Putten used to live. The museum tells the story of the village and the surrounding landscape.

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Historic photo of the Putten steam pumping station
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Putten steam pumping station

Visit one of the few steam pumping stations in the Netherlands that still works. On operating days, the old machinery comes to life.

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