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Eastern Netherlands is a region of the Netherlands.
To know
Eastern Netherlands consist of two territories bordering the Germany.
Territories and tourist destinations
Gelderland - The largest province in the Netherlands that stands out from the others. The woods of Veluwe, the rural landscapes of Achterhoek, the rivers of the Rivierenland, and the urban life of Stadsregio Arnhem Nijmegen, each region has something different to offer the visitor.
Overijssel - The cultural regions of Twente is Salland are found here, with some national parks and historic cities like Arnhem, Nijmegen is Zwolle. The main attraction however is the De Hoge Veluwe National Park inside which is the Kröller-Müller museum with a remarkable collection of paintings by Vincent van Gogh. Further north Kop van Overijssel offers large wetlands and the Giethoorn, the Venice of the North. Also Vechtdal is included in this region.
Urban centers
- Apeldoorn - A very green city with lots of monuments and parks as well as the home of Het Loo Palace.
- Arnheim (Arnhem) - An important city historically dedicated to trade.
- Buren - It has two museums; that of the Royal Military Police and that of the Dutch Royal Family.
- Culemborg - There are two traditional windmills in Culemborg.
- Deventer - One of the "Hanzesteden" of the ninth century.
- Doesburg - Its historic center has several museums and many monuments which attract thousands of tourists every year.
- And it's - Base for bike excursions to De Hoge Veluwe National Park.
- Elburg - There are remains of a Neolithic settlement consisting of stone tools and pottery shards.
- Enschede - The largest city in Overijssel and the one with the largest number of students.
- Harderwijk - Known for its dolphinarium.
- Hattem - It has a lot to offer: cozy terraces, interesting museums, a great variety of authentic shops and events.
- Kampen - Hanzestad city with many historical glimpses.
- Nijmegen (Nijmegen) - The oldest city in the country, known for its 4 days of macia which attract walkers from all over the world. A large student population.
- Zaltbommel - The municipality is home to the castles of Loevestein and Nederhemert.
- Zutphen - The first country to obtain the rights of a city in medieval times.
- Zwolle - Historic city Hanzestad is the only Dutch city to have a restaurant awarded 3 stars by the Michelin guide.
Other destinations
- De Hoge Veluwe National Park - The largest national park in the country with moors, sand dunes and woodlands.
- De Weerribben National Park - One of the most important marshes ofEurope habitat of herons and otters.
