One of the best day trips in the Netherlands? Paleis Het Loo

Looking for day trips in the Netherlands with a difference? An original excursion to discover Dutch history and culture beyond the canals and windmills? Paleis Het Loo ticks all the boxes as one of the best and most original day trips in the Netherlands. The 17th century Dutch baroque royal palace, the baroque garden, the Orange walk, the Junior Palace – Paleis Het Loo nails it as one of the best day trips in the Netherlands.

Discover Dutch history on a day trip Netherlands

Paleis Het Loo holds a special place in the history of the Netherlands and the hearts of the Dutch nation. Built in 1689 by order of King-Stadtholder Willem III and Queen Mary, generations of Dutch royals live and work in this summer palace. A museum since 1984, Paleis Het Loo brings Dutch history together in one place, making it one of the most interesting day trips in the Netherlands.

Something for everyone on one of the best day trips in the Netherlands

The palace itself isn’t all Paleis Het Loo offers. The 17th century baroque garden with its manicured boxwood patterns is every garden lover’s dream. Kids have a ball in the Junior Palace where they throw a party fit for royalty. The ‘The House of Orange’ exhibition tells the epic story of the Dutch royal family. And if you like art and antiques, you’ll love the collection of 160,000 objects.

A-location for day trips in the Netherlands

Located in Apeldoorn in central Netherlands, Paleis Het Loo is easy to reach from across the country. And with Germany and Belgium just a two-hour drive away, visitors from neighbouring countries can easily visit Paleis Het Loo on a day trip to the Netherlands. And why not make a day of it by combining a visit to Paleis Het Loo with other nearby attractions, including the Kröller-Müller Museum and Apenheul zoo? Discover one of the best day trips in the Netherlands - welcome to Paleis Het Loo.