PYRTPlan Your Road Trips
Create TripMy TripsCommunityMerchandise
PYRTPlan Your Road Trips
Create TripMy TripsCommunityMerchandise
O
Destinations
Home›Destinations›Oosterbeek
EuropeNetherlandsGelderland

Oosterbeek

Gelderland, Netherlands · Europe

About Oosterbeek

Oosterbeek is worth a stop: 5 minutes from Driel, 8km from Hoge Veluwe National Park.

Oosterbeek is a town located in Gelderland, Netherlands. With a population of 11,138, it is an important destination in Europe.

On a road trip, Oosterbeek 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 Oosterbeek to your route.

About Oosterbeek

Oosterbeek (Dutch pronunciation: [ˈoːstərbeːk]) is a village in the eastern part of Netherlands. It is located in the municipality of Renkum in the province of Gelderland, about 5 km (3.1 mi) west of Arnhem. The oldest part of Oosterbeek is the Benedendorp (Lower Village), on the northern bank of the Lower Rhine. One

Read more landmark in the village is the Hervormde Kerk (Reformed Church), which has certain architectural sections that date back to the second half of the 10th century. It is the oldest church in the country which is still in use. Oosterbeek was a separate municipality until 1818, when the area was divided between Doorwerth and the village of Renkum. In the 19th century, several mansions were built on the higher ground to the north of the old village. One of these mansions, called De Hemelse Berg, was destroyed in 1944. Another, called Hartenstein, is now home to the Airborne Museum. The construction of smaller buildings in the same area led to the creation of the Bovendorp (Upper Village). To the north of the built-up area lies the Arnhem Oosterbeek War Cemetery. The village is known for its involvement in the September 1944 Battle of Arnhem, during which it was heavily damaged. General Roy Urquhart of Britain had his headquarters at Hotel Hartenstein. In May 1978 Urquhart opened the Airborne Museum in the hotel, which commemorates the Battle of Arnhem. Oosterbeek is also the location of the Hotel de Bilderberg, where the Bilderberg Group first met in 1954.

Read more on Wikipedia

Where to Stay in Oosterbeek

Compare prices across Booking.com, Airbnb, Expedia, and more. Select your dates to see availability.

Filter presets

Pick your must-haves once: provider links open pre-filtered. Each filter lists which sites it applies to.

Booking.comExpediaTripAdvisorHotels.comAgodaAirbnb

Compare before you book!

Prices can vary significantly between platforms. We recommend checking at least 2-3 sites to find the best deal for your stay in Oosterbeek.

Explore the Area

Discover famous landmarks, scenic roads, and more near Oosterbeek.

Loading map...
Open in Google Maps

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the best things to do in Oosterbeek?

Oosterbeek offers many attractions including tourist sites, museums, parks, and local restaurants. Explore famous landmarks, scenic roads, and natural wonders on our interactive map and plan your visit.

How do I plan a road trip to Oosterbeek?

Plan your road trip to Oosterbeek with Plan Your Road Trips! Add Oosterbeek as a destination, and we'll help you find the best route and discover more amazing places along the way.

Where is Oosterbeek located?

Oosterbeek is located in Gelderland, Netherlands, Europe. The coordinates are 51.9858 latitude, 5.8458 longitude.

What is the population of Oosterbeek?

Oosterbeek has a population of approximately 11,138 people, making it a town in Netherlands.

Plan a Road Trip

Add to your itinerary

Start planning your road trip with Oosterbeek as a destination. Create a custom route and discover more amazing places along the way.

Start Road Trip

What's Nearby?

Discover destinations like Tinder

Swipe through stunning destinations near Oosterbeek. Save your favourites and add them to your trip.

Explore now

Quick Information

Population
11,138
Continent
Europe
Country
Netherlands
Region
Gelderland
Timezone
Europe/Amsterdam
Coordinates
51.9858, 5.8458

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.

Full driving guide for Netherlands

Tags

EuropeNetherlandsGelderlandTown

Worth the detour from Oosterbeek

8 notable places within an hour's 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.

8 km · about 15 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.

12 km · about 25 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.

13 km · about 25 min drive

landmark

Walibi Holland

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

40 km · about 45 min drive

museum

Rietveld Schröder House

Gerrit Rietveld's radical 1924 Utrecht house, the purest built statement of De Stijl with its sliding walls and Mondrian palette: UNESCO-listed and visitable on pre-booked tours.

49 km · about 55 min drive

cathedral

Sint-Janskathedraal

The Netherlands' finest Gothic cathedral bristles with grotesque flying-buttress carvings in Hieronymus Bosch's home city.

50 km · about 55 min drive

cathedral

St. John's Cathedral, 's-Hertogenbosch

Brabantine Gothic cathedral in 's-Hertogenbosch, noted for hundreds of stone figures straddling its flying buttresses.

50 km · about 55 min drive

cathedral

Dom Tower of Utrecht

The Netherlands' tallest church tower at 112 metres, standing detached from its cathedral in central Utrecht.

51 km · about 60 min drive

Driving roads near Oosterbeek

  • 76 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 Oosterbeek.

Hoogkamp

🇳🇱 Netherlands

3 km awayPop. 1,870

Sterrenberg

🇳🇱 Netherlands

3 km awayPop. 1,035

Bakenberg

🇳🇱 Netherlands

3 km awayPop. 1,025

Gulden Bodem

🇳🇱 Netherlands

3 km awayPop. 1,210

Doorwerth

🇳🇱 Netherlands

3 km awayPop. 4,370

Burgemeesterswijk

🇳🇱 Netherlands

3 km awayPop. 2,850

Driel

🇳🇱 Netherlands

4 km awayPop. 2,940

Elden

🇳🇱 Netherlands

4 km awayPop. 2,300

Plan a trip around Oosterbeek

Netherlands road trip planner

Plan a Road Trip from Oosterbeek

Create your perfect itinerary with our calendar-based planner. Add stops, discover attractions along the way, and share your trip with friends.

Start Planning
PYRT

The ultimate road trip planning platform. Discover 150,000+ destinations worldwide, plan scenic routes, and create unforgettable adventures.

Inspiration

  • Discover Trips
  • Travel Guides
  • Community

The Product

  • Calendar Planner
  • Integrations
  • How It Works
  • Collaboration Mode
  • Get the App
  • Merchandise: PYRT Supply Co.
  • Become a Creator
  • Trip Marketplace

Plan Your Trip

  • Road Trip Planner
  • Famous Routes
  • Planners by Country
  • Best Road Trip Planner App
  • Discover Road Trips
  • Events
  • Travel Guides
  • How It Works
  • My Trips
  • Community Groups

Company

  • Terms of Service
  • Privacy Policy
  • Support
  • Contact Us
  • Sign In
  • Create Account

© 2026 Plan Your Road Trips. All rights reserved.

•[email protected]
Data sources:GeoNames (CC BY 4.0)•Wikimedia Commons (CC BY-SA)•Mapbox•Photography: George Lawrence