TOP Park Soesterberg Air Base
Location
TOP Park Vliegbasis Soesterberg is the starting point for all the wonderful cycling, hiking and equestrian routes that can be found in the Park itself and in the immediate surroundings.
Experience the wide view from the runway and enjoy the special nature. Feel the threat of the Cold War as you walk past the military buildings. Park Vliegbasis Soesterberg is a unique area, a treasure chamber full of surprises. Discover the former airbase on foot or by bike, on your own or accompanied by a guide. Starting point for excursions and marked walking routes is the information centre Park Vliegbasis Soesterberg.
The Park is freely accessible daily between sunrise and sunset. The southern runway is closed to the public during the breeding season (15 March to 15 August). Dogs are not allowed on Park Vliegbasis Soesterberg and De Paltz Estate, not even on a leash.
In the...
TOP Park Vliegbasis Soesterberg is the starting point for all the wonderful cycling, hiking and equestrian routes that can be found in the Park itself and in the immediate surroundings.
Experience the wide view from the runway and enjoy the special nature. Feel the threat of the Cold War as you walk past the military buildings. Park Vliegbasis Soesterberg is a unique area, a treasure chamber full of surprises. Discover the former airbase on foot or by bike, on your own or accompanied by a guide. Starting point for excursions and marked walking routes is the information centre Park Vliegbasis Soesterberg.
The Park is freely accessible daily between sunrise and sunset. The southern runway is closed to the public during the breeding season (15 March to 15 August). Dogs are not allowed on Park Vliegbasis Soesterberg and De Paltz Estate, not even on a leash.
In the hall of the National Military Museum is the information centre of Park Vliegbasis Soesterberg and the Utrechtse Heuvelrug. The info centre playfully reveals the secrets of Park Vliegbasis Soesterberg.
Walking routes from this TOP
1.Munitions Park 5 km (red marked) This area is rich in nature, with lots of forest. Hidden among the trees are the reinforced concrete munitions bunkers. In former times, thousands of kilos of ammunition were stored here. During your walk, you will pass three works of art.
2. De Paltz estate 3.4 km (yellow marked) The landscape here has an almost un-Dutch feel. You walk through beech avenues, past tall Douglas firs and along a beautiful valley.
Cycling routes from this TOP
1. Soesterberg, Zeist and Den Dolder, 50 km This cycle route takes you past several highlights. Take a look at the National Military Museum, enjoy a pancake at pancake farm De Smickel and cycle past the beautiful park and Soestdijk Palace. View the route
2. Soest from high to low, 32.6 km This cycling tour shows you the many faces of Soest & Soesterberg. The higher located Soesterberg is known for Park Vliegbasis Soesterberg and the National Military Museum. To the north is the Eempolder, the meadow area bordering the Eemmeer, formerly the Zuiderzee. To the east are the Soester Dunes. View the route
Highlights nearby
Also visit:
- The Soester Dunes
- The Paltz estate
- Museum Soest
- Farm Het Gagelgat or the Paardenkamp; a rest home for horses
- Slot Zeist
- Nature play forest de Boswerf
- Heidestein sheepfold
- De Brink petting zoo