Baarnse Bos

Baarnse Bos is a large woodland area near Baarn bordered by main roads and a railway line, creating a defined area for recreation and walking. The forest contains an interconnected network of trails and clearings that allow visitors to explore different sections.

Between 1733 and 1758 the area was transformed into a French-style landscape garden with deliberate planning and design. It later became part of a royal family estate and opened to the public in the late 1800s.

The layout reflects 18th-century French garden design, with organized paths that guide your walk through the forest in deliberate ways. This planned approach is still visible today, shaping how visitors move through and experience the woodland.

You can enter the forest from several points along the main roads bordering the area. Checking which entrance suits your route beforehand helps you plan your walk more easily.

The forest sits directly across from Soestdijk Palace, which served as a royal residence and shaped the character of the entire area. This proximity creates an interesting relationship between the two locations, even though the palace is no longer a royal home.