About
What to expect
Visitors can choose, saw and take a pine tree for free at a spot in the park.
It is a family outing that also helps nature, and this year is the last edition.
- It combines nature management with a visitor activity.
- A different spot is used each time.
- Pines grow faster because of high nitrogen deposition.
- This harms open sand landscapes.
- Uncut trees are still removed.
Dates
Questions
When does Saw Your Own Pine Tree start and end?
Saw Your Own Pine Tree runs Saturday, 12 December 2026, 10:00 until 11:00.
Where is Saw Your Own Pine Tree?
Saw Your Own Pine Tree takes place at Het Nationale Park De Hoge Veluwe, Houtkampweg 9, Otterlo.
How much are tickets for Saw Your Own Pine Tree?
Saw Your Own Pine Tree is free to enter.
Can I take the tree home?
Yes. Visitors can choose a tree, saw it and take it with them.
Is this the last edition?
Yes. This year is the last time Saw Your Own Pine Tree is organised.
Why is it the last edition?
Pines grow faster because of high nitrogen deposition, which harms open sand landscapes.
Trees that are not cut are still removed.
The park is therefore stopping the activity.
Kids
Getting there
Het Nationale Park De Hoge Veluwe, Houtkampweg 9, 6731 AV Otterlo, Gelderland, NL
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