The palace was designed by Jacob Roman and Daniël Marot, the latter being responsible for the ornate interior styles.
The gardens were designed to reflect the 'Dutch Baroque' style, emphasizing harmony and mathematical precision.
Queen Wilhelmina spent her final years at the palace following her abdication in 1948 and requested to be buried near the estate.
The 2023 expansion project added a 'Grand Foyer' and new galleries located entirely beneath the ground level to preserve the historic skyline.
The estate's water fountains, including the Venus fountain, operate using gravity-fed systems designed in the 17th century.
Paleis Het Loo is a former royal residence featuring an authentic 17th-century Baroque layout designed for William III and Mary II. The estate comprises the main palace building, extensive reconstructed formal gardens, and a palace park. Recent renovations concluded in 2023, featuring an underground expansion that houses new exhibition spaces beneath the front courtyard. The palace displays interiors reflecting the lifestyle of the Dutch Royal Family, including the period of Queen Wilhelmina. The gardens adhere to strict 17th-century mathematical symmetry, including water features and topiary. The surrounding forest area, the Kroondomein, is part of a larger royal woodland estate.
The raised viewing balcony overlooking the symmetrical formal gardens toward the palace facade.
Reserve tickets online in advance to secure a specific entry time for the palace interior.
Check the website for daily guided tour schedules of the stables and the roof terrace.
Wear comfortable walking shoes as the distance between the palace and the further sections of the formal gardens is significant.
Do not overlook the underground expansion galleries, as they contain significant modern exhibits not visible from the main square.
Closed on Mondays except during public holidays and school holidays.
Maintain silence in the palace staterooms; photography is permitted without flash.
