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Epe

Gelderland, Netherlands · Europe

About Epe

Epe is worth a stop: 5 minutes from Emst, 34km from Hoge Veluwe National Park.

Epe is a town located in Gelderland, Netherlands. With a population of 33,385, it is an important destination in Europe.

On a road trip, Epe sits in Netherlands, where you drive on the right. It's in the Europe/Amsterdam time zone. Below you'll find where to stay, things to do nearby, and everything you need to add Epe to your route.

About Epe

Epe (Dutch pronunciation: [ˈeːpə] ) is a municipality and a town in the eastern Netherlands. The municipality has a population of 32,191 Epenezen (2015, source: CBS), and the town itself has a population of 15,552. The town hall stands in Epe, which is situated about 16 km (9.9 mi) north of Apeldoorn and 21 km (13 mi)

Read more south of Zwolle. Another important town within the municipality is Vaassen (12,739 inhabitants), halfway between Epe and Apeldoorn. It has an interesting castle called 'Kasteel De Cannenburgh', which is open to visitors (guided tour compulsory). Epe, Vaassen and also the village of Oene each have a medieval church. Other population centres of interest are Emst, Gortel, Tongeren, Wissel and Zuuk.

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Where is Epe located?

Epe is located in Gelderland, Netherlands, Europe. The coordinates are 52.3475 latitude, 5.9833 longitude.

What is the population of Epe?

Epe has a population of approximately 33,385 people, making it a town in Netherlands.

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Quick Information

Population
33,385
Continent
Europe
Country
Netherlands
Region
Gelderland
Timezone
Europe/Amsterdam
Coordinates
52.3475, 5.9833

Emergency & Services

Essential numbers in Netherlands

Police
112
Ambulance
112
Fire
112
Non-emergency police
0900-8844
Driving side
right

Watch for cyclists. They generally have priority.

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Worth the detour from Epe

8 notable places within an hour's drive.

landmark

Walibi Holland

Dutch thrill park near Amsterdam known for intense roller coasters and a fun Halloween Fright Nights event.

15 km · about 30 min drive

restaurant

De Librije

The Netherlands' only three-Michelin-star restaurant, set in a former prison complex in Zwolle, where the late Jonnie Boer's team under chef Nelson Tanate has held the top rating since 2004.

20 km · about 25 min drive

museum

Kröller-Müller Museum

Museum deep inside Hoge Veluwe National Park holding the world's second-largest Van Gogh collection plus a 25-hectare sculpture garden with Rodin, Moore and Dubuffet; free white bicycles carry you there through the park.

30 km · about 35 min drive

national park

Hoge Veluwe National Park

Cycle free white bikes across heath, dune and forest to the Kröller-Müller museum's Van Goghs in this vast wild park.

34 km · about 40 min drive

landmark

Schokland

Former Zuiderzee island now stranded in the Noordoostpolder, the Netherlands' first UNESCO World Heritage Site.

35 km · about 40 min drive

photogenic

Posbank

Rolling heathland hills of Veluwezoom National Park reached by a scenic drive up the Beekhuizenseweg, in late August the moors turn purple, and misty sunrises here are the most photographed in the Netherlands.

35 km · about 40 min drive

landmark

Giethoorn

Car-free village known as the 'Dutch Venice' where thatched-roof farmhouses are connected by canals and wooden bridges.

44 km · about 50 min drive

famous road

Houtribdijk

A 26 km dike road (N302) running straight across the water between Enkhuizen and Lelystad, splitting the IJsselmeer from the Markermeer with sea views on both sides.

50 km · about 60 min drive

Driving roads near Epe

  • 50 kmHoutribdijkA 26 km dike road (N302) running straight across the water between Enkhuizen and Lelystad, splitting the IJsselmeer from the Markermeer with sea views on both sides.

Driving in Netherlands

Drives on
the right
Petrol
~€2.04/litre
Motorway tolls
None

When to drive here

April to October

Nearby Destinations

Other places to explore near Epe.

Emst

🇳🇱 Netherlands

4 km awayPop. 1,310

Heerde

🇳🇱 Netherlands

6 km awayPop. 8,850

Vaassen

🇳🇱 Netherlands

7 km awayPop. 12,719

Olst

🇳🇱 Netherlands

9 km awayPop. 4,780

Boskamp

🇳🇱 Netherlands

10 km awayPop. 1,150

t Harde

🇳🇱 Netherlands

10 km awayPop. 6,685

Terwolde

🇳🇱 Netherlands

11 km awayPop. 1,120

Wapenveld

🇳🇱 Netherlands

11 km awayPop. 3,995

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