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The World’s 100 Best Parks

Park Sonsbeek

Arnhem, Netherlands

  1. THE WORLD’S BEST PARKS WORTH A JOURNEY · 2026 ✦ ✦ N° 16 2026
Park Sonsbeek

Large hilly landscape park on the edge of Arnhem's city center, with old beech and other trees, ponds, brooks, waterfalls and open lawns, joined to Zijpendaal and Gulden Bodem. Visitors walk, run, picnic, watch deer and ducks, view sculptures and look over the city from the heights.

Highlights

  • Witte Villa
  • Waterfall under the viaduct
  • Belvédère viewpoint

Good to know

  • Several cafes, including Witte Villa and De Boerderij
  • Public toilet costs €1
  • Partly off-leash dog area

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