Barneveld Travel Guide — Things to Do, Food & Hotels
village in Barneveld, Netherlands
About Barneveld
Barneveld has become famous in the Netherlands for poultry farming and egg production and has a breed of chicken, the Barnevelder, named after it. The town has existed since 1333, and functions mostly as a market-town servicing theGelderse Vallei. Though the town is rather big, it has never gained city rights. A notable story from Barneveld is the story of Jan van Schaffelaar, cavalry commander in the Hook and Cod wars. He allegedly leaped off the city's tower on July 16th, 1482, to meet his death at the foot of the tower. A statue of him has been placed on the Torenplein.Schaffelaar Castle, theSchaffelaar Theatreand theSchaffelaarse Boshave been named after him.
Top Attractions in Barneveld
Explore the best things to see and do in Barneveld:
- ★Kasteel de Schaffelaar
- ★Pluimvee Museum
- ★Saint Odulphus Chruch
- ★Veluws Museum Nairac
Where to Eat in Barneveld
Must-try local food and restaurants:
- 🍴De Hebberd
- 🍴Eetcafé de Gribus
- 🍴Het Groene Pandje
Where to Stay in Barneveld
- 🏨De Lunterse Boer
- 🏨De Wormshoef
- 🏨Parkhotel Hugo de Vries
Barneveld Travel Guide Sections
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