Starting today, visitors to the Utrechtse Heuvelrug National Park can visit two new discovery centers. At Discover Center Groeneveld and Discover Center Kwintelooijen, they can interactively get to know the national park and the surrounding area.
Visitors can explore how the Utrechtse Heuvelrug landscape was formed, which plants and animals live there, and the challenges it faces. Additionally, the discovery centers combine education, information, and nature experience to contribute to greater awareness, appreciation, and protection of this unique area.
A Different Perspective
At the discovery centers, visitors experience in an inspiring way how they themselves are part of the local environment. They serve as a starting point for a different perspective on the Utrechtse Heuvelrug with a focus on nature, cultural history, and the future of the area, as well as the local stories of Groeneveld Castle and Kwintelooijen Nature Reserve. Instead of just offering information, the discovery centers invite wonder, awareness, and connection with the environment.
Locations
The discovery centers are located at the following locations:
Discover Center Kwintelooijen
This is located in the building at House of Bird, Oude Veensegrindweg 47 3911 TA Rhenen.
Opening hours:
Monday to Thursday from 9:30 AM to 5:00 PM.
Friday to Sunday from 9:30 AM to 8:00 PM.
Discover Center Groeneveld
This is located at Groeneveld Castle, Groeneveld 2, 3744 ML, Baarn.
Opening hours:
Closed on Monday.
Tuesday to Sunday from 11:00 AM to 5:00 PM.
The discovery centers are a joint initiative of the Utrechtse Heuvelrug National Park Foundation, Voorlichting en Educatie Kwintelooijen Foundation, and Staatsbosbeheer.