🇳🇱 Hoge Veluwe National Park: From Ancient Forests to Shifting Sands

Experience raw Dutch wilderness in this unique park where dense forests collide with golden dunes—all under the same sky! 🌳 Why It’s Magical Dual Landscapes: Trek from mossy beech woods to Sahara-like dunes in one hike. 🦌 Wildlife Encounters: Spot red deer, wild boar, and rare birds like the black woodpecker. 🎨 Van Gogh Connection: Visit the Kröller-Müller Museum (inside the park!) to see the 2nd largest Van Gogh collection globally, including The Starry Night sketches. 🚗 How to Get There From Amsterdam: Drive 1.5h or take a train to Arnhem + Bus #9 (check timings—it runs hourly!). 🚲 White Bikes: Free park bicycles let you explore car-free trails like a local. 📸 Best Photo Spots Deelense Veld Dunes: Sunset turns the sand apricot-gold. Hidden Ponds: Mirror the forests perfectly at dawn. 🍃 Seasonal Tips Spring: Bluebell carpets (April-May). Autumn: Fiery foliage (Oct-Nov). #NetherlandsNature #VanGoghCountry #HikingEurope