The best city hikes and walks in Spelderholt

Beautiful park with lots of water

Center is quite empty at the moment.

Nice location where young and old can meet and compete with each other. Just enjoy the first spectacular moves of the beginner skateboarders.

Nieuwe Kostersbrug over De Grift is the transition from the shopping area. Historical interpretation: With its fast-flowing, clear water, the Grift was not only an important economic artery of Apeldoorn, the Grift was also a defining feature for centuries. Bridges over the Grift served as landmarks in the city centre. For example, the Kostebeinsbrugtje from the Brinklaan was the beginning of the Hofstraat and the Kosterbrug from the Hofstraat the beginning of the Dorpstraat. In the fifties of the last century, many parts of the Grift were narrowed, filled in or moved underground for the widening of roads and for the construction of new shops and homes. As a result, the water disappeared from view. Due to its cultural-historical value, among other things, the Grift has been opened up above ground or dug again in many places since 2002. As a result, one of the carriers of the development and structure of Apeldoorn is once again a visible part of the city centre. With the ambition to turn the Apeldoorn city centre into a large city park, water in the city is of course a must. Triggered? Want to know more about this special watercourse? Click through to the story at https://uit.inapeldoorn.nl/historisch-verhaal-van-de-grift/

The Stationsplein is a square with a rich history. The new square exudes allure to discover the royal city. On the square you can admire the nice photo exhibition 75 years of Apeldoorn. Old and new photos show the difference that time does to a city. History: In the years after the Second World War, the Stationsplein was one of the liveliest places in Apeldoorn. The regional buses of the VAD still stopped right in front of the station. The VVV building was directly to the right of the station building. At that time, there was still a hairdressing salon in the station itself. The bicycle shed was opposite the station, to the right of the Atlanta hotel-café. Directly opposite the station was another hotel: Hotel Suisse. From the Stationsplein, the Hoofdstraat, Stationsstraat and Sophialaan ran into the city in different directions. The transition from Stationsplein to Hoofdstraat was still a graceful, wide bend at that time. The railway crossing from the Arnhemseweg also came out of there, so that this was perhaps the busiest point in Apeldoorn… But as the number of cars increased, the square became increasingly impractical. Initially, this was solved by traffic-related adjustments: traffic islands, mandatory and prohibited signs, continuous and broken lines, parking spaces, and so on. It all helped only partially. The bus stop was moved to the Sophiaplein and where possible, additional parking spaces were created. In the course of the 1970s and 1980s, various buildings in the area fell into disrepair and the adjustments that the NS made to the station building in the meantime did not really help either. Slowly but surely, the Stationsplein and its surroundings became cluttered. But after years of embarrassment and annoyance, the contours of a new Stationsplein became visible from 2005 onwards. The first Scots pines were planted and 'De Kus', a sculpture by Jeroen Henneman, was unveiled. The old station building, which has a prominent place in the final plans, is being renovated. When the square is officially opened in early 2008, the Volkskrant has already written that this is 'one of the most beautiful station squares in Europe' and the people of Apeldoorn are rightly filled with pride. Source: https://www.geheugenvanapeldoorn.nl/bijzondere-plaatsen/binnenstad/stationsplein/pointofinterest/detail

The Kiss is a gift from the people of Apeldoorn to (then) Crown Prince Willem-Alexander and Princess Maxima for their wedding. It is an elegant, slender tower that ends 17 meters high in two line figures that seem to kiss each other in the air. A symbol of love!

The Onze Lieve Vrouwe Tenhemelopneming is the oldest church in RK Apeldoorn. It is not without reason that this church, built in 1895, is included on the list of monuments. Every Saturday afternoon from 13:00 to 16:00 the church is open to interested parties. You can visit the church (except De Schatkamer) or visit for prayer. Sometimes there are special activities such as choir singing or organ playing. Admission is free.

This Street Art work was created by Belgian artist Gijs Vanhee in collaboration with DZIA in 2013. Ironically enough, the eagle and snake were victims of graffiti artists a few years ago.