The park was originally established by Anton and Helene Kröller-Müller as a private estate and hunting ground.
The Kröller-Müller Museum features a large outdoor sculpture garden spanning 25 hectares.
The park's terrain includes active sand drifts, such as the Oud-Reemsterveld, which requires constant management to prevent forest encroachment.
The Jachthuis Sint Hubertus is built in the shape of a stag's antlers when viewed from above.
The park utilizes cattle grazing and mechanical sod cutting to maintain the open heathland ecosystem.
During the Second World War, the park was used by both Allied and German forces, leaving behind remnants of bunkers and trenches.
The park is home to rare species such as the sand lizard and the smooth snake.
Het Nationale Park De Hoge Veluwe is a privately managed national park in the Netherlands covering 5,400 hectares of heathland, sand dunes, and woodland. It is uniquely distinguished by its integrated museum, the Kröller-Müller Museum, which houses the second-largest Van Gogh collection in the world. The landscape was shaped by the glacial periods and subsequently managed for biodiversity and conservation. Visitors traverse the park primarily via a network of 1,800 free-to-use white bicycles. The ecosystem supports red deer, wild boar, mouflon, and roe deer populations. It functions as an independent foundation without government subsidies, relying on park entrance fees and commercial activities for conservation. The Jachthuis Sint Hubertus, designed by architect Hendrik Petrus Berlage, serves as a primary architectural landmark within the park boundaries. The park maintains a strict separation between its cultural heritage zones and its protected natural wildlife areas.
The outdoor sculpture garden at the Kröller-Müller Museum and the reflective pond in front of the Jachthuis Sint Hubertus.
Pick up a white bicycle at the entrance immediately, as distances between the gate, the museum, and the hunting lodge are significant.
Visit during the early morning or late afternoon to maximize the probability of spotting deer and wild boar in the meadows.
Check the museum's exhibition calendar before arrival if you are interested in a specific artist, as their rotation is frequent.
Do not attempt to walk between the three main entrance points without transport, as the distances are vast and time-consuming.
Open daily throughout the year; some areas or trails may occasionally close for wildlife breeding seasons or ecological management.
Cyclists must stick to designated paths; do not leave the trails to protect wildlife and vegetation; quiet observation is encouraged for spotting animals.
