Apeldoorn City Guide

Good local Dutch dishes like stamppot and stroopwafels. International options include Italian and Asian. Vegetarian and vegan choices are available. Limited late-night food, mostly snack bars.

Moderate nightlife with pubs, bars, and some clubs focused on the city center.

Growing scene with traditional and specialty coffee shops.

Tipping is optional. Service charges are included but rounding up or 5-10% for good service is appreciated.

SIM cards can be bought at phone shops, supermarkets, and electronics stores. Main providers are KPN, VodafoneZiggo, and T-Mobile. Prepaid cards require ID registration. eSIMs are available.

Clean city with good waste management.

Limited 24/7 options. Duty pharmacies and emergency hospital services operate at all times. Late-night food is scarce.

Main supermarkets include Albert Heijn, Jumbo, Lidl, and Aldi. There's a weekly market on Saturdays. Stores open roughly 8am-8-10pm on weekdays, Sundays shorter. No bargaining in shops.

Card payments are common and often preferred. Cash is used less frequently.

Geldmaat ATMs are found across the city. Fees may apply to foreign cards depending on your bank.

Local schools teach in Dutch. For international education, nearby Arnhem International School is an option.

Small, less formal digital nomad scene compared to big Dutch cities.

Large green areas including parks and forests nearby.

Great running routes in parks and forests, safe with good air quality.

Several gyms available for training.

Several tennis and padel clubs with courts available.

Padel courts available at local clubs.

Multiple yoga studios offer various styles.

Various dojos offer judo, karate, taekwondo, and boxing.

No natural ski resorts nearby. Indoor ski halls are 1.5–2 hours away by car.

Kayaking and paddleboarding are possible on local canals and lakes, but rentals may be seasonal.

Surfing is only available on the North Sea coast, over an hour away.

Limited diving at inland lakes and quarries; visibility varies.

High-quality system with English-speaking staff at Gelre Ziekenhuizen Apeldoorn. Pharmacies open during business hours; duty pharmacies cover nights. Emergency number is 112.

Tap water is safe and good quality.

Many playgrounds and parks for kids. Family-friendly cafes are common. Popular attractions include Apenheul Primate Park and Kinderparadijs Malkenschoten.

Generally accepting and safe community reflecting the Netherlands' open culture.

Pet-friendly with many green areas and veterinary services.