Tour Laren from miles above by signing up for a flight with BAS Ballonvaarten Laren. Flitting across the sky will give you better views of the various attractions, which you can take in leisurely. Tourists get an opportunity to view Laren's landmarks such as Kasteel Oolde, Landgoed verwolde, Kateel Verwolde and others. Packages such as VIP private tours, culinary tours and group tours are also offered. Check the website for further details and book your flight.
The history of Grote of Andreaskerk can be traced back to the early 16th century when the church was built. Grote of Andreaskerk is considered among the oldest churches in Hattern. This beautiful church boasts of the Romanesque architecture with a tinge of Gothic designs. The construction of this church was completed in 1605 and is used as a place of worship by Protestant Christians.
Built in the Late Gothic style of architecture, Onze Lieve Vrouwetoren is towers over the city of Amsterfoot in its 88.33 meter (322.6 feet) glory. The tower is one of the tallest to be built in the entire country. The tower was built in the later half of the 15th century and has been a part of a Roman Catholic Church, a Protestant Church, a storage facility for weapons and a laboratory for bombshells. The church which was attached to the tower was blown up in an explosion at some point during the 18th century.
Martinikerk, also known as the Sint Martinuskerk or Hervormde Kerk, is a beautiful Gothic structure built in the 15th century. The church is known for its 94 meters (308 feet) tower, considred to be the 8th tallest tower in the country. After several renovations and maintenance, the tower has survived three lightning strikes and destruction by French and German troops during different battles. Today, a lightning rod has been inserted at the top of the tower to prevent further damage.
Nestled in the heart of the Hoge Veluwe National Park, the Kröller-Müller Museum is second to the Van Gogh Museum when it comes to its impressive collection of Vincent van Gogh's paintings. The dream of Helene Kröller-Müller, it opened its doors in 1938 and also features other great artists like Pablo Picasso, Piet Mondriaan and George Seurat. While its massive sculpture garden is adorned with carved images of sculptors like Henry Moore, Richard Serra and Auguste Rodin. Get a glimpse of beautiful visual artworks of the 19th and 20th Centuries at this lovely repository.
A museum dedicated to biology and geology of Veluwe, the Museonder is believed to be the first fully underground museum in the world. Inaugurated by Prince Claus in 1993, the museum houses various skeletal remains of different species of animals that lived in the region. One of the major attractions in the museum is the roots of a 135 year old tree. The museum sees a lot of visitors throughout the year and should definitely be on your itinerary while your tour the city!