Paleis Het Loo
A 17th-century summer palace of the House of Orange, known as 'the Versailles of the Netherlands', with restored, symmetrical and lavish Baroque gardens.
Paleis Het Loo lies in Apeldoorn. It was built in the 1680s by William III (later King of England), and the royal family lived there until 1975. A major renovation was completed in 2023, adding underground exhibition galleries. Visitors can tour the royal residence, the stables and vintage cars, as well as the Baroque geometric gardens restored to their 17th-century original design. It is about 30 km from Arnhem, roughly 25 minutes by train plus a bus transfer. Admission is about €22.
Opening hours
Tue–Sun 10:00–17:00
Nearby sights
- Apenheul Primate Park
- Jachthuis Sint-Hubertus
- Kröller-Müller Museum
- Hoge Veluwe National Park
- Posbank & Veluwezoom National Park
- Rosendael Castle
- Netherlands Open Air Museum
- Royal Burgers' Zoo