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airplanemode_activeFlights to Apeldoorn ()
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By Plane
Amsterdam Schiphol Airport is the nearest and largest airport. From there, directly under the arrivals area, regular trains can be boarded that take just over an hour to reach Apeldoorn. By car, the journey takes fractionally longer and will involve navigating the ring roads around Amsterdam before hitting the A1.
Eindhoven Airport caters more to the low cost airlines, and though the train journey to Apeldoorn from Eindhoven is roughly doubled (see below), the journey by car (if hiring) via the A50 motorway is straightforward and under 1,30 hours. -
By car
From Amsterdam, Apeldoorn can be reached via the A1 motorway in a little more than an hour, traffic permitting.
The city is located at the intersection of the A1(east-west) and A50 (north-south) motorways, and is very central in relation to the rest of the country. This makes it easily accessible from anywhere. -
By train
Direct intercity services connect Apeldoorn to both [wiki=3eb8670d999ac077dd0e2c345cb7c905]Amsterdam[/wiki] and [wiki=91e0cf7a04d1cacc251078f15c6fd698]Schiphol Airport[/wiki]. In both cases the journey will take roughly one hour.
Apeldoorn is situated on the main line between [wiki=ee1611b61f5688e70c12b40684dbb395]Berlin[/wiki] and Amsterdam. Twice hourly international trains in both directions can be boarded and used for national and cross border travel purposes. For international tickets, book online at the NS international website.
From [wiki=5fe6c5f0615b77894f8be4f40e092a89]Eindhoven[/wiki], you should head to [wiki=a7e95542fe6c4cc634c9d25bce7a5d58]Utrecht[/wiki], changing there for either a direct train to Apeldoorn, or depending on the schedule you may find it quicker to head to [wiki=8caeed1abdc845936f665d727c7bca34]Amersfoort[/wiki] from Utrecht, changing again for more frequent services to Apeldoorn. This journey is likely to take around 2 hours.
Alight at Apeldoorn for the regional Apeldoorn-Zutphen route that stops at various smaller settlements in the picturesque countryside, terminating at the historic town of [wiki=475b440399605ee84b4260d051c6cacb]Zutphen[/wiki]. During the summer, a steam locomotive is operated from Apeldoorn central station, running to Dieren some 20km to the south.
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filter_dramaGet aroundYou can rent a bicycle at the railway station.
The local bus service is a very efficient way
to get around. All local buses meet at the central station where you can switch buses at :16 and :46. During day time additional services run at :01 and :31 on most lines.
Regional buses also run form the station out of town; however, they can be used for local transport also. Just remember that connection times will be slightly worse at the bus station for the regional lines.
During tourist season an extra bus service (line 16) departs from the station towards major tourist attractions, all located in the western part of Apeldoorn. -
filter_dramaSeeJust northwest of the city is the 17th century palace "Het Loo", where William and Mary (King and Queen of England) used to live. Be sure to include a visit to its famed gardens, said to rival those of Versailles.
* The "Apenheul", a zoo specialising in monkeys and great apes. Some of the species are free to roam amongst the visitors, and the design of the park is renown for its excellent animal habitats.
*For Architecture/urban enthusiasts, the original Structuralist "Centraal Beheer" building by Herman Herzberger is located 5minutes walk west from the central train station. Just a little further down the road, a more recent project of his has been realised ("De witte wolken"), and may be interesting for comparison. Yet further still, and slightly to the north, the large "Walterboschcomplex" tax offices (by acclaimed architects Neutelings-Riedijk) can be viewed, representing some of the Netherlands' finest modern office architecture. -
filter_dramaDoRent yourself a bike and discover the forests just outside town (approx. 20 minutes by bike from the city center). See: [url=http://www.holland-cycling.com/where-to-go/day-trips/114-apeldoorn-cycle-route]Apeldoorn Cycle Route - Het Loo Palace and the Royal Forest[/url].
Jazz in the woods: one of the largest festivities in town. Every year on the last friday-evening and Saturday in may, the city center is one big party with live music and entertainment.
Omnisportcentrum (Velodrome): Regular national and international sport events centered around Cycling, athletics, Volleyball and Tennis.
Skydiving: Teuge airport is situated on the outskirts of the city and enjoys a direct bus link (15mins) with Apeldoorn central station. It is one of the best places in the Netherlands to learn to skydive/parachute jump. Flying lessons and helicopter/airplane chartering is also available. [http://www.teuge-airport.nl/]
Koningin Juliana Toren [url=http://www.julianatoren.nl/],]a popular family theme park - especially great for a children's day out.
Orpheus national theater [http://www.orpheus.nl[/url] For world class theater, musicals, cabaret and ballet. -
filter_dramaBuyThe city's main shopping area is formed by the Hoofdstraat and adjacent streets. Being a regional shopping destination, Apeldoorn boasts a wide range of typical brand name shops and places to eat. The "Oranjerie", a modern mall, takes centre stage in Apeldoorns' retail proffer. The city is also home to a range of more unique shops (antique, bric-a-brac, art, organic), mainly located on the 'Asselsestraat' and a few of the smaller offshoots from the highstreet.
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filter_dramaEatApeldoorn offers a wide range of good places to eat out, catering for all budgets. The main concentration is found in the city centre, but some of the priciest places are dotted around the outskirts of town. Here is a tiny selection:
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Budget
(Apeldoorn also has 3 McDonalds, 2 Subways, a KFC, Domino's, New York Pizza and scores of dutch style chip shops, if fastfood is required)
*Turkish Kebab restaurant. Nearly all the neighbours are Kebab restaurants too, and price wars occur regularly, so take your pick! Under €5. -
Mid-Range
Great Indian food in a small but cosy location. Closed mondays. €15 - €20 per person.
*All you can eat asian buffet. 3rd prize 2011 best national wok restaurant. 2 hour all inclusive buffet: €26,90 per person.
*Averages at €20 for a main course.
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High end, Michelin star, out of town location (only reachable by car or intercity bus). Prices range from €30-€45 for a main course, or up to €72 for a 5 course meal. Specialises in Wild, fresh from the surrounding forest.
*Japanese restaurant and sushi bar. Ranging from €40-€85 for a meal. Closed mondays.
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filter_dramaDrinkThe main nightlife in Apeldoorn is focussed in the 'Caterplein' square. Many bars and restaurants, as well as the new (2012) cinema complex, can be found here. A slightly quieter area can be found a few blocks away at the 'Leienplein'. Also en route between the two squares are plenty of places to eat and drink. Here is a small selection of some of the most well known watering holes:
*Popular Irish pub, located in the middle of the nightlife area.
*Good pub in the heart of Apeldoorns' nightlife area.
*Located at the 'Leienplein', a nice secondary area for nightlife in Apeldoorn. -
filter_dramaSleepApeldoorn and the surrounding area plays host to the highest concentration of campsites and bungalow/greenparks in the country. The city itself boast quite a wide range of relatively expensive hotels and B&B's. Check the local couchsurfing community for backpacking opportunities.
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*hostel - very nice surroundings near some of the cities "must - sees" and yet easy to get to the centre of town
*Located just off the A1 motorway. High end accommodation, restaurant and business facilities. -
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filter_dramaGet outThe city lies on the eastern fringe of the [wiki=bad46a2b4510ded30edefac5892fb8d2]Veluwe[/wiki], the country's largest and most unspoilt area of natural beauty. It has forests that are home to deer, wild boar and other wild animals, as well as large, desert-like sandy areas. Seasonal wild is prepared at various local restaurants, some of which have earned Michelin stars. The [wiki=c5794a637ef43e7539846a1927828161]Kröller-Müller Museum[/wiki], with its impressive collection of Vincent van Gogh paintings, is also located on the Veluwe.
If you want a guide to show you around town and visit places even some of the locals do not know: get in touch with Apeldoorn Gidsencollectief: link Apeldoorn Cityguides [http://www.apeldoornsgidsencollectief.nl/index.php?pagina=ACTUEEL]
The picturesque old cities of [wiki=7a2afc12458150fd8c4d71ece7fb7ab5]Deventer[/wiki] and [wiki=475b440399605ee84b4260d051c6cacb]Zutphen[/wiki] are just 15 km from Apeldoorn and are easily reachable by road or public transport.
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