Photo locations in Gelderland
23 curated places to photograph. ← All regions
Famous bridge from Operation Market Garden
Largest contiguous forest, hills and mushrooms
White and pink blossom in orchards
Long arch bridge over the Waal, illuminated in the evening
Fortified town with a rectangular street grid
Old factory with street art and a creative community hub
Quiet sand drift with solitary trees
Largest active drifting sand area in Western Europe
Winding stream, dead wood and sunbeams in the mist
Wild floodplain with grazing animals along the Waal
Heathland and ponds on the eastern Veluwe
Heathland, sand drifts, forest and wildlife all in one place
Riverfront with bridge and city skyline
Pools, heathland and birch trees, small but very photogenic
Mix of heathland, fields and forest, wildlife
Rolling hills with heather and wide views, crepuscular rays
City park with small waterfalls, ponds and a white villa
Gnarled, centuries-old beeches with twisting trunks
Voormalig smeltwaterdal met glooiend zand- en grindlandschap, startpunt bij zweefvliegcentrum Terlet
Rutting red deer in morning mist
Old avenues and forests on the glacial ridge
Small-scale stream valley and heathland
Tower city with medieval streets
Photo locations Netherlands & Belgium: how it works
This photo locations tool gives you access to 264 curated spots in the Netherlands and Belgium, each tagged by region, type, and the best time to shoot there. Use it when you want to explore a new area or when you have a specific mood in mind but no concrete location yet. The selection is put together by photographers, not generated from a generic database.
What each location entry includes
Every spot comes with a region label, a location type (landscape, architecture, urban, water and more), and a recommendation for the best shooting time. That last detail matters more than it might seem. Some locations only work with low sun, others are better in flat overcast light or after dark.
If you want to align your visit with golden or blue hour, pair this tool with the Golden Hour & Blue Hour calculator. You can plan a location and the right light window in the same session.
Using the tool for trip planning
The tool works well both for open-ended browsing and focused research. If you are heading to a region you have not shot in before, scroll through the local entries to get a sense of what is there. If you are working on a specific project, filter by type to find spots that fit.
One thing worth noting: curated lists reflect the knowledge of whoever built them. Conditions change, access changes, and some spots get busy. Use this as a starting point, then do a quick check before you drive three hours.
Frequently asked questions
How do I find photo locations in a specific region of the Netherlands or Belgium?
Filter by region inside the tool. Each location is tagged to a specific area, so you can pull up a list for one region without scrolling through everything else.
What types of locations are included in the database?
The selection covers landscapes, water, architecture, and urban environments. Each entry is tagged by type, so you can search for the kind of scene that fits your current project.
How current is the location data, and are spots verified?
The database holds 264 curated entries, but conditions at any location can change over time. Treat the list as a well-researched starting point and verify access or current state before a long trip.