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Putten

Gelderland, Netherlands · Europe

About Putten

Putten is worth a stop: 10 minutes from Ermelo, 28km from Hoge Veluwe National Park.

Putten is a town located in Gelderland, Netherlands. With a population of 23,168, it is an important destination in Europe.

On a road trip, Putten 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 Putten to your route.

About Putten

Putten (Dutch pronunciation: [ˈpʏtə(n)] ) is a municipality and town in the province of Gelderland, Netherlands. It had a population of 24,365 in 2021. It is located in the coastal area of the old Zuiderzee (Southern Sea). To the east of Putten lies the Veluwe, the biggest national park of the Netherlands. To the

Read more north, east and west, Putten is surrounded by farmlands. Putten is the location of the centre of gravity of the Netherlands.

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Where is Putten located?

Putten is located in Gelderland, Netherlands, Europe. The coordinates are 52.2592 latitude, 5.6069 longitude.

What is the population of Putten?

Putten has a population of approximately 23,168 people, making it a town in Netherlands.

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Quick Information

Population
23,168
Continent
Europe
Country
Netherlands
Region
Gelderland
Timezone
Europe/Amsterdam
Coordinates
52.2592, 5.6069

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 Putten

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.

14 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.

23 km · about 25 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.

28 km · about 35 min drive

landmark

Naarden-Vesting

The best-preserved star fortification town in Europe, a double-moated six-pointed star of 17th-century ramparts enclosing a grid of gabled streets, 25 minutes from Amsterdam yet ignored by most itineraries.

31 km · about 35 min drive

castle

Muiderslot

A moated red-brick medieval fortress at the mouth of the Vecht, one of the best-preserved castles in the Netherlands.

37 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.

37 km · about 45 min drive

cathedral

Dom Tower of Utrecht

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

38 km · about 45 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.

38 km · about 45 min drive

Driving roads near Putten

  • 42 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

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