Apeldoorn

Apeldoorn is a town with a royal touch, famous for its palace and beautiful gardens. It lies on the edge of National Park the Veluwe and is an excellent base to explore this regions lush natural surroundings.

About Apeldoorn

Apeldoorn Apenheul zoo Bonobo - Apenheul male BonoboApeldoorn By Night - Apeldoorn evening skyline

With a population nearing 160,000, Apeldoorn is the 12th largest city of the Netherlands and plays a significant role in the regional economy and infrastructure. Billed as a post-World War II groeistad (a city designated by the government to grow significantly), much of the city is modern residential areas and business neighborhoods. Previous to the war, Apeldoorn was only a large village; thus much of its history, sights and attractions are concentrated in the north west quarter of the city and the original core. This area is home to the famous 17th century palace Het Loo, beautiful parks with stately villa neighbourhoods and the ape zoo Apenheul the eastern flank of the forestry area known as the Veluwe. The downtown offers a relatively generic range of shopping opportunities, but has plenty of good places to eat. The northern end of the downtown has some picturesque art nouveau architecture and the nightlife and entertainment venues of Apeldoorn.

Apeldoorn is known for its spacious, green, family atmosphere and is at its best during the summer months.

Travel to Apeldoorn

Travel by plane to Apeldoorn

Schiphol Airport (IATA Flight Code: AMS) near Amsterdam 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 vehicle and the journey takes fractionally longer and will involve navigating the ring roads around Amsterdam before hitting the A1.

Eindhoven#By plane|Eindhoven Airport (IATA Flight Code: EIN) caters to low-cost airlines and though the train journey to Apeldoorn from Eindhoven is roughly doubled (see below) and the journey by vehicle (if hiring) via the A50 motorway is straightforward and under 1.5 hours.

Teuge Airport (No IATA Code, but ICAO Code is EHTE) is a small general aviation airfield 3.5|NM northeast of Apeldoorn.

Travel by vehicle to Apeldoorn

The A1 (running from east to west) and the A50 (running north to south) meet at Apeldoorn, making the city particularly well connected by road. Smaller provincial roads lead to all nearby destinations.

Travel by train to Apeldoorn

Direct intercity services connect Apeldoorn to both Amsterdam and Schiphol Airport. In both cases the journey will take roughly one hour.

Apeldoorn is located on the main line between Berlin 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 Eindhoven, you should head to Utrecht, changing there for either a direct train to Apeldoorn, or depending on the schedule you may find it quicker to head to Amersfoort 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 Zutphen. During the summer, a steam locomotive is operated from Apeldoorn central station, running to Dieren some 20 km to the south.

Transportation in Apeldoorn

GPS 52.2|5.96 The local bus service is an efficient way to get around. All local buses meet at the train 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 from the station out of town; however and 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 tourism attractions, all located in the Western part of Apeldoorn.

You can rent a bicycle at the train station.

What to See

8165 Paleis Het Loo Baroktuin achter zicht op huis diagonaal - Palace Het Loo is known for its gardens.

• Apenheul J.C. Wilslaan 21 52.215556,5.918889 bus 2 and 400 from Apeldoorn train station ☎ +31 55 357-5757 Opening Hours: 25 March-30 June 10:00-17:00, 1 July-31 August 10:00-18:00, 1 September-27 October 10:00-17:00 Adults 19.50, 3-12 yrs old €17.50, 0-2 yr old free. Parking €6.60 Apenheul Primate Park - 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 famous for its excellent animal habitats.

• Centraal Beheer building 52.20929,5.96007 For Architecture/urban enthusiasts and 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 and the large "Walterboschcomplex" tax offices (by acclaimed architects Neutelings-Riedijk) can be viewed, representing some of the Netherlands' finest modern office architecture.

• Paleis Het Loo Koninklijk Park 1, entrance through Amersfoortseweg 52.234167,5.945833 bus 10, 102, 202 from Apeldoorn train station ☎ +31 55 577-2400 Opening Hours: Tuesday - Sunday 10:00-17:00 Adults €14.50, 4-7 yrs old €5, families €35. Parking €5 Het Loo Palace - Just northwest of the city is the 17th century Paleis Het Loo, where William and Mary (King and Queen of England) used to live. A complete tour through the palace takes about 3 hours. Be sure to include a visit to its famed palace gardens, said to rival those of Versailles.

• Radio Kootwijk Radioweg 1 7348 BG Radio Kootwijk 52.174107,5.823790 ☎ +31 55-5191665 Opening Hours: 11:00 - 13:30 and 13:00 - 15:30 Adults €17.50, 0-12 yrs old €7.75 Radio Kootwijk (zender) -
• Sheep farm in Hoog Buurlo - Schaapskooi Hoog Buurlo | P-plaats Hoog Buurloseweg 7348 BB Radio Kootwijk 52.17854,5.84540 - Opening Hours: sunrise - sunset
• Berg en Bos , - Park Berg en Bos -QQ78869

Muslim Travel Tips

Rent yourself a bike and discover the forests just outside town (approx. 20 minutes by bike from the town center). See: [ Apeldoorn Cycle Route - Het Loo Palace and the Royal Forest.

• Jazz in the woods , - One of the largest festivities in town. Every year on the last Friday evening and Saturday in may and the town center is one big party with live music and entertainment.

• Koningin Juliana Toren Amersfoortseweg 35 - bus 102 and 104 from Apeldoorn train station ☎ +31 55 355-3265 Opening Hours: 24 March-27 October 10:30-17:30 daily 1 yr old free, 2 yr and older €19.95. Parking €6

A popular family theme park. Great for a day out with the children.

• Omnisportcentrum - Velodrome - Regular national and international sport events centered around cycling, athletics, volleyball and tennis.

• Orpheus Theater , For world class theater, musicals, cabaret and ballet.

• Skydiving , Teuge Airport is located 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.

• Veluwsche Stoomtrein Maatschappij - VSM - Rijnstraat 68, NL-7332 AX Apeldoorn 52.18905,5.98280 +31 555 061 989€15 Veluwsche Stoomtrein Maatschappij Station Beekbergen - Heritage rail line of 22 kilometers. The trains go from Apeldoorn to Dieren. For the driving days, refer to their website

Shopping in Apeldoorn

The 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 Apeldoorn's 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 high street. As of 2023, some gross retail stores opened as part of the Omnisport complex (located towards the eastern fringe of the city). These include electronics giant MediaMarkt and various sports related stores.

Halal Restaurants & Food in Apeldoorn

Apeldoorn offers a wide range of good places to eat out, catering for all budgets. The main concentration is found in the downtown, but some of the priciest places are dotted around the outskirts of town. Here is a tiny selection: Under €10|€10-30|Over €30}} Apeldoorn also has 3 McDonald's (Please do not support McDonald's as McDonald's supports Israel. Shun this restaurant group and go for altertative brands and if possible for a Muslim owned restaurant), 3 Subways, 2 New York Pizzas takeaways, a KFC, Domino's, Burger King (Please do not support Burger King as Burger King supports Israel. Shun this restaurant group and go for altertative brands and if possible for a Muslim owned restaurant), and scores of Dutch "snackbars" (specializing in fries), if fast food is required.

• Tevfiks place | Tevfiks Place Nieuwstraat 68 7311 BT Apeldoorn - ☎ +31 55-522 55 90 Under €5.Turkish Kebab restaurant. Nearly all the neighbours are Kebab restaurants too and price wars occur regularly, so take your pick!

• Indiaas Restaurant Apeldoorn: India Palace. Van Kinsbergenstraat 7, 7311 BL Apeldoorn, Netherlands +3155 - 785 01 78 Nice Indian Food. Open every day from 17.00 - 23.00. Extra care for Vegetarian.

• Restaurant Moon Sky - Hoofdstraat 1595, 7311 AW Apeldoorn, Netherlands + - ☎ +31 55 301 5722€15 - €20 per person. Great Indian food in a small but cosy location. Closed Mondays.

• Wokcentre - Brinklaan 32, 7311 LB Apeldoorn, Netherlands - ☎ +31 55 576 729 All you can eat asian buffet. 3rd prize 2011 best national wok restaurant. 2 hour all inclusive buffet: €26,90 per person. €20,90 without drinks.

• Restaurant Poppe - Paslaan - Averages at €20 for a main course.

• Grand Café 'De Notaris' - 1 Raadhuisplein - ☎ +31 55-5785887 Averages €15 per main course.

• De Echoput - Hotel Gastronomique de Echoput Amersfoortseweg 86 7346 AA Hoog Soeren - ☎ +31 55-5191248 High end, Michelin star, out of town location (only reachable by vehicle 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.

The main nightlife in Apeldoorn is focussed in the Caterplein square. Many restaurants, as well as the new (2023) 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:

• Finnegan's Irish Pub | Hoofdstraat 176, 7311 BD Apeldoorn, Netherlands - ☎ +31 55 576 8630 Located in the middle of the nightlife area.

• Café Kierewiet | Hoofdstraat 192 7311 BE Apeldoorn, Netherlands - ☎ +31 55 5224692 Good Dutch pub in the heart of Apeldoorns' nightlife area.

• Het Nieuws van Apeldoorn | Leienplein 12, 7311 EE Apeldoorn, Netherlands - ☎ +31 55 522 0566 Located at the 'Leienplein', a nice secondary area for nightlife in Apeldoorn.

Buy/Rent Muslim Friendly Condos, Houses and Villas in Apeldoorn

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Ramadan in Apeldoorn

Ramadan 2025 in Apeldoorn

Ramadan concludes with the festival of Eid al-Fitr, which may last several days, usually three in most countries.

The next Ramadan shall be from Friday, 28 February 2025 to Saturday, 29 March 2025

The next Eid al-Adha shall be on Friday, 6 June 2025

The next day of Raʾs al-Sana shall be on Thursday, 26 June 2025

The next day for Mawlid al-Nabī shall be on Monday, 16 September 2024

Muslim Friendly Hotels

Apeldoorn and the surrounding area plays host to the highest concentration of campsites and bungalow/greenparks in the nation. The city itself boast quite a wide range of expensive hotels and Bed & Breakfasts. Check the plentiful local AirBnB listings or couch-surfing community for budget and backpacking opportunities.

• Bastion Hotel het Loo 556 Loolaan - ☎ +31 55-5791255 +31 55-5763249 € 73
• Stay Okay - Apeldoorn | Web: ails=location#moreinfo Asselsestraat 330 - ☎ +31 55 355 31 18 Check-in : 15.00 - 21.00 / Check-out: 07.00 - 10.00 hostel - very nice surroundings near some of the city's "must - sees" and yet easy to get to the centre of town

• Hotel de Cantharel - Van Golsteinlaan 20, 7339 GT Apeldoorn, Netherlands - ☎ +31 55 541 4455 - Located just off the A1 motorway. High end lodging, restaurant and business facilities.

Where to travel next from Apeldoorn

The city lies on the eastern fringe of the Veluwe and the nation'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 Kröller-Müller Museum, with its impressive collection of Vincent van Gogh paintings and is located in the Hoge Veluwe National Park.

The picturesque old city's of Deventer and Zutphen are just 15 kilometers from Apeldoorn and are easily reachable by road or public transport.

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