This area of Soest is close to the magic dunes Soesterduinen. A beautiful sandy area with forest, but without beaches. Great area to walk, cycle (also MTB-tracks), running (several indicated routes), kite flying and building sandcastles with children.

Soest is famous for its:
- former royal palace Soestdijk (still open, also the gardens), Details and data at www.paleissoestdijk.nl
- Castle Groeneveld (in Baarn), with Sunday classical concerts, food markets, expositions, etc. Details and data at www.kasteelgroeneveld.nl
- Culture can be found at cultural centre The Paltz. This large old estate in the forest is initiated by singer, actor and artist Herman van Veen. Sunday concerts, performances, exhibitions. Also, for children nice shows. The shows are for free, due to enthusiastic volunteers. You only pay € 2,50 p.p. for reservations. Details and data at website of Herman van Veen, www.hermanvanveenartscenter.com
- Soesterberg used to be the airbase for US Airforce. The 1st Dutch McDonalds was opened for their pilots. The airbase was renewed to National Military Museum (December 2014). Very informative and interactive, also for children. Details and data at internet, www.nmm.nl

We are located close to railway station Soest Zuid (3 minutes by car, 10-minute walk). Connections to Utrecht (Central Station, just 19 minutes) or Amsterdam Schiphol Airport (1.06 hour) or Amsterdam Central Station (just 49 minutes).NS.nl (railway) and 9292.nl (railway and public transportation, from door to door).