Apeldoorn’s Veluwe Gem: 1920 in Vivid Hues!

This enchanting colorized footage unveils the picturesque town of Apeldoorn, Gelderland, Netherlands, in 1920—over a century ago—celebrating its status as the "Pearl of the Veluwe," nestled beside one of the Netherlands’ most beloved nature reserves. Filmed in vibrant hues, the 20-minute film captures Apeldoorn’s charming streets, its historic core, and the surrounding Veluwe woodlands, where horse-drawn carts and buggies still dominate, though early motor cars signal a new era. Highlighting Paleis Het Loo, the Dutch royal family’s summer residence for over three centuries, the footage shows its stately grounds—now open for hiking and cycling but controversially closed in autumn for royal hunting—this restored archive grips history buffs, nature lovers, and Dutch heritage enthusiasts, offering a dazzling glimpse of Apeldoorn’s tranquil past frozen in time.