About us
What gets us out of bed in the morning?
Getting people outdoors together for unforgettable outings.
We do that from Harderwijk, on the edge of the Veluwe, for families, groups of friends and companies who want to spend a day outdoors together.
A passion for outdoor activities
We know the rice fields of Vietnam, the southernmost tip of Africa and the beaches of Mexico. And we know Italy and France inside out too. But we always came back to the same feeling: the Veluwe, just around the corner, is every bit as good.
Vast forests, open heathland, sand under your tyres and plenty of space. That's what we want to share: first through Veluwe Mountainbike, later through Outdoor Harderwijk and SUP Huren Harderwijk.
From our location on Boekhorstlaan we send you on your way with the best routes, a well-adjusted bike and everything you want to know. The rest is up to you. And that's exactly the idea.
Who puts your adventure into gear?
Thijs de Jong
Chief Outdoor Officer (COO)
Anne Ritmeester
Chief Fun Officer (CFO)
Thijs & Anne, nice to meet you!
We are the faces behind Outdoor Harderwijk.
Thijs is our Chief Outdoor Officer: with boundless enthusiasm he makes sure the pedals keep turning smoothly behind the scenes. He also explains the activities together with Anne and pulls the perfect pint every now and then.
Anne is our Chief Fun Officer: she runs the food and drink side, comes up with the menus and makes sure everything goes smoothly and cosily. As hostess she loves pampering our visitors, and on social media she gets our fans excited.
Together we shift your adventure into top gear.
In our DNA
What we believe in
Considerate and friendly
The Veluwe belongs to everyone. Make room on the path and treat others the way you'd like to be treated.
Live and let live
Everyone experiences it in their own way. Respect that and give each other space.
Leave no trace
Nature is beautiful as it is. Take your rubbish with you and put it in a bin.
Follow the rules
Stick to the traffic rules and stay on the marked paths. That way we keep nature beautiful for everyone.
An unforgettable day on the Veluwe?
Discover how our activities can help you with that
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