De Overtuin

De Overtuin is a royal park in Oranjewoud featuring landscaped paths, trees, and green spaces arranged around a white neoclassical country house. The grounds contain different garden sections waiting to be explored.

The estate was founded in 1676 by Princess Albertine Agnes of Nassau as a country retreat and later passed to her grandson Johan Willem Friso. This royal family connection shaped the site for generations.

The park shows how Dutch garden design changed over time, from formal Baroque layouts in the 1700s to English landscape style in later periods. You can see this evolution as you walk through different sections.

Park your car at the central lot on Prins Bernhardweg, as vehicles cannot drive directly onto the park grounds. The walk from the lot is short and leads pleasantly through the area.

The name Overtuin means 'across garden' and refers to the park's position directly opposite Huize Oranjewoud. Together, these two locations formed a historical complex that once functioned as a unified estate.

GPS coordinates: 52.94806,5.96972

Latest update: December 14, 2025 13:00