Make the Most of Apeldoorn in September

City Offers a Range of Fun, Educational and Inspiring Activities Throughout the Month

September has just begun, and Apeldoorn offers a wealth of cultural, natural, entertainment and historical attractions. Here are some of the most exciting activities happening in the city this month:

Open Monument Days

On 14 and 15 September, the Netherlands will host its traditional Open Monument Days, offering residents and tourists the chance to explore and learn more about the country’s culture and history. This is a great opportunity to discover fascinating places and facts about Apeldoorn, with all participating buildings open free of charge. Notable locations include the railway guard's house, Het Aardhuis, De Echoput and Radio Kootwijk, each featuring special activities during the visits.

European Summer Fair  

Food trucks, artist performances and various stalls with crafts and items are some of the attractions at the European Summer Fair. Taking place in Apeldoorn on Saturday, 14 September, from 10:00 to 18:00, this family-friendly event will be held on Asselsestraat and Leienplein.

Honey market at Ugchelen

One of the largest events of its kind, the Ugchelen Honey Market brings together beekeepers who offer a wide variety of honey and honey-based products for sale. The activity will take place on 21 September, starting at 10:30, as part of the Nature and Hobby Market, which will be held from 10:00 to 18:00 in the parking lot behind Ugchelens Belang at Bogaardslaan 81. In addition to the honey market, there will be stalls selling handicrafts, ceramics, jewellery, cakes, flower arrangements and other items.

Yoga with the orangutans

Apeldoorn’s most famous zoo is offering visitors the chance to promote their mental and physical wellbeing while connecting with nature. On 25 September and 20 October, starting at 08:45, Apenheul Primate Park will hold the ‘Yoga with the Orangutans’ event. Taught by Apenheul Nature Conservation Fund (ANF) director and yoga teacher Iris de Winter, the classes will take place beside the orangutan enclosure. Tickets can be purchased on the zoo’s website.

Exhibitions at CODA

Until 29 September, CODA Apeldoorn hosts the exhibition ‘Bouwen aan een nieuwe wereld’ (‘Building a new world’), featuring contemporary sculptures, installations and works on paper by five artists. This exhibition is inspired by the 1963 manifesto ‘New Babylon’ by visual artist Constant Nieuwenhuys (1920-2005), which envisions a future city where the creative and playful individual is at the centre.  

Also at CODA, and running until 22 September, is ‘Gone Astray – Jewellery and Utensils on the Edge of Reason’. Featuring works by 29 artists from the Netherlands and abroad, the exhibition showcases over 150 objects that explore how these artists adapt, expand or challenge traditional rules, conventions and clichés. 

For more information on the museum’s programme and tickets, check CODA’s website.  

Karaoke at Humphrey’s Café

Every Friday until 27 December, starting at 22:00, Humphrey’s Café (Hoofdstraat 196) hosts a karaoke night. This is the perfect opportunity for friends to gather, warm up their vocal cords and enjoy an evening of fun and music.  

WUP 09/09/2024 
by Ulisses Sawczuk 
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