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Paleis Het Loo

Apeldoorn, Netherlands

History

The Dutch royal family’s former summer palace, with restored Baroque gardens laid out in strict symmetry and a new underground museum wing.

Nearest town
Apeldoorn, Netherlands
Category
History & culture
GPS
52.2340, 5.9460

Hours, fees and access change. Confirm with the operator or park before you go.

Good to know

Best time to go

JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec

The most pleasant months are usually June–September. Still fine, with some compromises, in May and October. Cold, short days in January–February. (Estimate from long-term temperature averages, terrain and pass seasons)

Getting there

  • Netherlands: No motorway tolls for cars. 100 km/h on motorways between 6:00 and 19:00.

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Hoge Veluwe and the Hanseatic IJssel – Kröller-Müller Museum 123© Gargarapalvin · CC BY-SA 4.0
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152 km8 stops3 days

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Kröller-Müller Museum 123© Gargarapalvin · CC BY-SA 4.0
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Rheden, zicht op de Posbank naar het westen vanaf het paviljoen IMG 2274 2019-08-25 07.13© Michielverbeek · CC BY-SA 4.0
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Campsites nearby

  • Het Kleine SchaapCampsite
    6 km from Paleis Het Loo · 15 pitches
    TentsCaravansMotorhomesShowersToiletsNo dogs
    WebsiteOSMAdd to trip
  • De HelfterkampCampsite
    6 km from Paleis Het Loo
    TentsCaravansDrinking waterShowersToiletsWaste disposalWi-Fi
    WebsiteOSMAdd to trip
  • Camperplaats en melkveebedrijf De Grote LeigraafMotorhome stopover
    8 km from Paleis Het Loo · 25 pitches
    MotorhomesElectricityDrinking waterToiletsWaste disposalDogs allowedWi-Fi
    WebsiteOSMAdd to trip
  • Camping De WildhoeveCampsite
    9 km from Paleis Het Loo
    TentsCaravansElectricityDrinking waterShowersToiletsWaste disposal
    WebsiteOSMAdd to trip
  • An de bèkeMotorhome stopover
    10 km from Paleis Het Loo · 25 pitches
    MotorhomesElectricityDrinking waterWaste disposalDogs allowedWi-Fi
    WebsiteOSMAdd to trip
  • De BosrandCampsite
    10 km from Paleis Het Loo · 39 pitches
    TentsCaravansMotorhomesElectricityShowersToiletsWaste disposalWi-Fi
    WebsiteOSMAdd to trip

All campsites in Netherlands · Campsite data: © OpenStreetMap contributors, ODbL 1.0 · Updated October 3, 2026

FAQs

Where is Paleis Het Loo?

Paleis Het Loo is in Apeldoorn, Netherlands, at GPS 52.2340, 5.9460. It is about 15 km from Deventer.

Can you camp near Paleis Het Loo?

Yes. The nearest campsite listed in OpenStreetMap is Doornekamp, about 4 km away; within 25 km there are 223 campsites and motorhome stopovers.

Which road trips pass Paleis Het Loo?

Paleis Het Loo is a stop on these CampingSpirit trip guides: Hoge Veluwe and the Hanseatic IJssel.

What is there to see near Paleis Het Loo?

Places worth a stop nearby: Kröller-Müller Museum (18 km), Posbank (23 km), Netherlands Open Air Museum (25 km) and Giethoorn (57 km).

When is the best time to visit Paleis Het Loo?

The most pleasant months are usually June–September. Still fine, with some compromises, in May and October. (Estimate from long-term temperature averages, terrain and pass seasons)