Apenheul Apeldoorn
Have you always wanted to walk around among more than 300 monkeys? You can in Apenheul! It all started in the sixties... A photographer bought two dwarf monkeys in a pet store who then reproduced. This led to the creation of Apenheul: a park where monkeys are happy and can run loose. This also makes it special for the visitors, who are now face to face with monkeys. Would you like to experience this too? Make your outing extra enjoyable and stay the night at the Apenheul hotel in Apeldoorn: Van der Valk - de Cantharel. You and your family can enjoy one of our spacious family rooms. Apenheul is only a 10-minute drive from our hotel!
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Apenheul: the best outing on the Veluwe
Did you know that half of the monkeys in Apenheul run loose among the visitors? Some even jump on your shoulder! There are also monkeys that cannot run loose, such as Gorillas and Orang Utans. You will learn about these monkeys through presentations by the keepers. Would you like to study the monkeys properly? Then take a look in the monkey tree! Here you can walk with the monkeys between the branches of the trees and spot many different species of monkeys. Then you will really realize how close the residents of Apenheul are to us humans. Before you return, everyone can have fun in the Ape House. Because playing monkey yourself is fun for everyone!
And even more...
During a weekend break, are you combining Apenheul with Hotel Van der Valk Apeldoorn - de Cantharel? Then you can enjoy not only a day among the monkeys, but much more! For children aged 0 to 10, children's amusement park Julianatoren is one big party. There are plenty of fun attractions and entertaining events. Or visit Palace Het Loo in the prince and princess spheres. In short, plenty of opportunities for a fun day out with the whole family.
Would you also like a weekend trip to the Veluwe? Then take a look at the total package offer and book your stay at Van der Valk Hotel Apeldoorn - de Cantharel. A unique experience for young and old!