Place to visit
Dierenvallei, Netherlands: what it is and when to go
Dierenvallei is a visitor attraction in Netherlands (Nijkerk). Interests: With kids and Wildlife. The best time to visit is April to September. In June there are 16 h 29 of daylight, and in December, 7 h 31. Here is what it is, where it lies, when to come, how to get there and what else is nearby to turn it into a trip.
In a nutshell
- What it is
- Activity · With kids, Wildlife
- Where
- Netherlands
- Best time
- April to September.
- Nearest airport
- AMS Amsterdam, 50 km as the crow flies
- Opening hours
- We 14:00-16:00
- Price
- Gratis
- Website
- dierenvallei.nl
- Run by
- Stichting Vrienden van de Dierenvallei Leusden
- Coordinates
- 52.1361, 5.44043
What it is and where
Dierenvallei is a visitor attraction in Netherlands (Nijkerk).
It is in Nijkerk, where this site lists 135 more places to see, 9.3 km from the centre.
Its coordinates are 52.1361, 5.44043; the nearest main airport is Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS, Amsterdam), 50 km as the crow flies. How to get around Netherlands (train, car, bus) is covered in its country guide.
Where it is (opens in a new tab)Directions (opens in a new tab)
- Run by
- Stichting Vrienden van de Dierenvallei Leusden
It is one of the With kids and Wildlife places in Netherlands. In Kokai it is already on your trip map next to the places you save yourself, and it goes into a day's plan with one tap.
When to go
The best time to visit Dierenvallei is April to September.
- JanPossible8:00
- FebPossible9:39
- MarPossible11:31
- AprBest time13:38
- MayBest time15:28
- JunBest time16:29
- JulBest time16:04
- AugBest time14:27
- SepBest time12:23
- OctPossible10:20
- NovPossible8:28
- DecPossible7:31
Best timePossibleBetter notHours of daylight
In June there are 16 h 29 of daylight, and in December, 7 h 31. Daylight hours are calculated from the site's latitude for the 15th of each month; when planning a full day on foot they matter as much as the weather.
| What you come for | Best time | Possible |
|---|---|---|
| With kids | April to September | October to March |
| Wildlife | April to September | October to March |
It is not the same trip whatever you come for: Dierenvallei has a different season depending on what you want to do here, and Kokai puts it in the right month for you.
When to go to Netherlands in general, with its festivals and peak seasons, is in its country guide.
Before you go to Netherlands
To enter Netherlands there are 6 things to sort out before you leave, starting with “Valid Spanish ID card (DNI) or passport”: they are all, with their deadlines, in the Netherlands checklist. Currency: Euro (EUR); plugs: Type C and F · 230 V · 50 Hz (the same as in Spain); emergencies: 112 · 0900-8844 police (non-emergency).
In Kokai you tick off the checklist inside your trip, and each item reminds you when it is time to do it.
What is nearby
- AsschatterkeerkadeProtected area1.3 km
- Grebbeliniepad - 09 - Leusbroekerweg-AsschattersluisHiking1.8 km
- MarskramerpadLong-distance trail in the Netherlands1.9 km
- Grebbeliniepad - 10 - Asschattersluis - FlehiteHiking2.1 km
- De SchammerProtected area2.3 km
Distances are as the crow flies. Everything else is in the Netherlands guide.
More in Netherlands: With kids
- Efteling: theme park in Kaatsheuvel, the Netherlands
- Madurodam: miniature park in The Hague, the Netherlands
- Artis: zoo in Amsterdam, the Netherlands
- Eise Eisinga Planetarium: museum in Franeker
- Walibi Holland: Dutch amusement park
- Zaanse Schans: historic neighborhood of Zaandam, Netherlands
Every Netherlands place under With kids, each with its season, is on its page.
Frequently asked questions
What is Dierenvallei?
It is a visitor attraction in Netherlands.
When is the best time to visit Dierenvallei?
April to September. In June there are 16 h 29 of daylight, and in December, 7 h 31.
How do you get to Dierenvallei?
The nearest main airport is Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS), 50 km as the crow flies. From there, directions opens the route on the map, and how to get around Netherlands is explained in its country guide.
How do I add it to my trip?
With one tap. In Kokai it is already on the Netherlands map, next to the places you save yourself: add it to a day's plan, give it a time and, if you like, get a reminder when you pass nearby.
What else is around here?
Nearby you have Asschatterkeerkade, Grebbeliniepad - 09 - Leusbroekerweg-Asschattersluis, Marskramerpad. The rest is in the Netherlands guide.
Keep reading
- Nijkerk135 places to see in and around Nijkerk, Netherlands: Koppelpoort, De Hoeksteen, Barneveld, DierenPark Amersfoort. Best time: April to September.
- With kids372 places for with kids in Netherlands, from Efteling to spots hardly anyone knows. Best time: April to September. Each with its own season by altitude and daylight.
- NetherlandsBefore travelling to Netherlands: 6 things worth sorting out, each with its deadline. Spanish citizens can enter with their ID card (DNI).
- Where to travelPick what you fancy (mountains, beaches, museums…) and the months you have free, and Kokai tells you which countries to go to and what to see there.
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