Place to visit
Van Gogh National Park, Netherlands: what it is and when to go
Van Gogh National Park is a national park in the Netherlands (Hilvarenbeek). Interests: Nature and Wildlife. The best time to visit is April to September. In June there are 16 h 23 of daylight, and in December, 7 h 37. It has articles in 5 Wikipedias, so it is not one of the busiest places in Netherlands: one to enjoy at a calmer pace. 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
- National park in the Netherlands · Nature, Wildlife
- Where
- Netherlands
- Best time
- April to September.
- Nearest airport
- EIN Eindhoven, 12 km as the crow flies
- Website
- vangoghnationalpark.com
- Coordinates
- 51.55121, 5.31358
What it is and where
Van Gogh National Park is a national park in the Netherlands (Hilvarenbeek). It has articles in 5 Wikipedias, so it is not one of the busiest places in Netherlands: one to enjoy at a calmer pace.
It is in Hilvarenbeek, where this site lists 78 more places to see, 14 km from the centre.
Its coordinates are 51.55121, 5.31358; the nearest main airport is Eindhoven Airport (EIN, Eindhoven), 12 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)
It is one of the Nature 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 Van Gogh National Park is April to September.
- JanPossible8:05
- FebPossible9:42
- MarPossible11:32
- AprBest time13:36
- MayBest time15:23
- JunBest time16:23
- JulBest time15:58
- AugBest time14:24
- SepBest time12:22
- OctPossible10:22
- NovPossible8:33
- DecPossible7:37
Best timePossibleBetter notHours of daylight
In June there are 16 h 23 of daylight, and in December, 7 h 37. 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Nature | April to September | October to March |
| Wildlife | April to September | October to March |
It is not the same trip whatever you come for: Van Gogh National Park 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
- VelderProtected area2.2 km
- HeerenbeekProtected area2.4 km
- Jacobsweg AmstelredamHiking2.8 km
- Het Groene Woud Pad - 04 - Boxtel - BestHiking2.8 km
- KampinaProtected area3.5 km
Distances are as the crow flies. Everything else is in the Netherlands guide.
More in Netherlands: Nature
- Keukenhof: flower garden in Lisse, Netherlands
- Vaalserberg: mountain at the border of Belgium, Germany, and the Netherlands
- Dollart: bay in the Wadden Sea between Netherlands and Germany
- Wouda pumping station: steam-powered pumping station and museum in Lemmer, the Netherlands
- De Hoge Veluwe National Park: national park in the Netherlands
- Lower Saxon Wadden Sea National Park: German national park in Lower Saxony
Every Netherlands place under Nature, each with its season, is on its page.
Frequently asked questions
What is Van Gogh National Park?
It is a national park in the Netherlands. It has articles in 5 Wikipedias, so it is not one of the busiest places in Netherlands: one to enjoy at a calmer pace.
When is the best time to visit Van Gogh National Park?
April to September. In June there are 16 h 23 of daylight, and in December, 7 h 37.
How do you get to Van Gogh National Park?
The nearest main airport is Eindhoven Airport (EIN), 12 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 Velder, Heerenbeek, Jacobsweg Amstelredam. The rest is in the Netherlands guide.
Keep reading
- Hilvarenbeek78 places to see in and around Hilvarenbeek, Netherlands: Safaripark Beekse Bergen, Heuvelse kerk, City Hall of Tilburg. Best time: April to September.
- Nature1498 places for nature in Netherlands, from Keukenhof 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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