Elst Things to Do

Looking north from Elst - towards the higher grounds of the Veluwe. In our relatively flat country, the Veluwe stands out as a high plain (with "heights" up to 110 meters in the Nationaal Park Veluwezoom)...

The main church of Elst is visible over a far distance from all approaching sides. This because of the flat landscape (riverlands) but also because it's hight and shape are very special. The buildingstyle holds somewhere the middle of romanic and gothic influences, but makes up a wonderful balanced endresult.
In the second worldwar, after the operation Market Garden was doomed to become a bridge too far, it was from here that the commanders decided to evacuate the remaining soldiers in Oosterbeek.

In sprintime this area is most beautiful. When all trees are showing of their pretty blossom and their scent is filling the air. Bikingtours are organised along the most beautiful spots and when the first springsun is warming the riverlands, the joy of biking around the blossoming trees is unbeatable and would be the first thing I miss in a foreign place.

"Walk of Fame" with handprints of former Princes of the Carnival. The local prince always adopts a ridiculous name, such as Prins Rob de Geteckelde ...