National Museum Paleis het Loo

Paleis het Loo is a baroque palace in Apeldoorn displaying royal apartments, ceremonial rooms, and collections across multiple floors within a symmetrically designed complex. Formal gardens surround the building, arranged in structured patterns that complement the architecture.

The palace was built between 1684 and 1686 for Stadtholder-King William III as a royal residence. It became a national museum in 1984, preserving the building for public viewing.

The rooms reveal how the royal household lived and displayed their status through carefully chosen objects and art. Visitors can see the personal belongings and tastes that defined daily life within these walls.

You can explore the rooms at your own pace or join guided tours for deeper insights into the collection. The gardens outside are equally accessible and offer a pleasant walk regardless of the season.

The baroque gardens were restored following original 17th-century plans and feature geometric patterns rarely seen so completely preserved. These historical layouts had been largely lost over time before being carefully reconstructed.