Park Berg en Bos

A nature reserve of 250 acres with a beautiful watch tower and walking trails. Visit in the summer to see the butterfly garden!

• Park Berg en Bos is a 250 acre nature reserve that’s full of life, cultural surprises, and walking trails. There’s a clear map at the beginning of the trails - all are quite beginner friendly - but you can also find some of them here. The reserve lies on the very edges of the Veluwe hills, so there’s plenty of nature to see on your trek.
• Don’t miss the watch tower. Walk to the left of Jubileumlaan and you’ll find a tall tower of 26m overlooking Berg en Bos. Climb up to the top for a great view of the park. If the weather is clear, the city of Zwolle can be seen on the horizon. There’s also a playground for kids, plus a butterfly garden that’s best seen in the summer.
• As you wander through the park's 250 acres, you’re sure to see the pond. The longest reigning Dutch monarch, Queen Wilhelmina of the Netherlands, actually spent a lot of time painting right here on the Stone Bank.