A Day out in the Netherlands
Nature and art enthusiasts will both enjoy a summer day at the Hoge Veluwe National Park in Otterloo, the Netherlands. 200 km. northwest of Bonn, this former estate of Helene and Anton Kröller-Müeller, a wealthy Dutch industrialist, is now home to a wildlife preserve as well as the Kröller-Müeller Museum and sculpture garden.
Cars are allowed on the main roads of the 5,400 hectare park, though visitors are encouraged to borrow one of the park’s complimentary “white bicycles” and explore the 42 km of cycle paths that traverse its varied landscapes. Camping, horseback riding, picnicking and walking are also encouraged.
Last October, the Museum celebrated the 150th birthday of Vincent van Gogh with an exhibit, Vincent & Helene, that follows Mrs. Kröller-Müeller’s acquisition of one of the world’s largest van Gogh collections. The Museum’s permanent collection includes a wide selection of works by important 20th century painters such as Mondriaan, Seurat, Signac, and Fantin Latour. The 25 hectare outdoor sculpture garden provides a lovely setting for contemporary works.
For more information check out the Hoge Veluwe¹s web site: www.hogeveluwe.nl
by Barbara Goodman Shovers
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