Early Access Hacks: Enter De Hoge Veluwe with Your Annual Pass Email Attachment

If you’ve just bought an Annual Pass, you don’t have to wait at home for your card to arrive. You can enter De Hoge Veluwe with your Annual Pass email attachment, so you start exploring right away. In the first two weeks after purchase, simply show the attachment from your confirmation email together with valid ID at the gate. This guide explains exactly how to use that short-term access, what to bring, and smart tips to make your first visits smooth and stress-free.

How early access works

The short answer

• For the first two weeks after buying your Annual Pass, you can enter the Park by showing the attachment from your confirmation email plus a valid proof of identity with a matching name.
• Present this to the gatekeeper at an official Park entrance during opening hours.
• After your physical card arrives by post, bring the card to enter the Park on subsequent visits.

Why the Park offers this

• The Annual Pass is valid from the moment of purchase until 31 December of the calendar year, so early access ensures you can make the most of that validity period from day one.
• Your physical card is mailed to your home address no later than 10 business days after purchase, but you don’t have to lose visiting days while you wait.

What you’ll need at the gate

To enter De Hoge Veluwe with your Annual Pass email attachment, have these ready when you arrive at the entrance:

• The attachment from your confirmation email: Show it on your phone or bring a printed copy.
• Valid proof of identity: The name on your ID must match the name on the Annual Pass purchase.
• Quick visibility for checks: For identification related to Annual Pass inspection, you may be asked to temporarily remove headgear or sunglasses. Staff will always respect guests’ personal integrity and beliefs.

Pro tip: Star or flag the email on your phone, save the attachment to your files, and keep a hard copy in your bag as a backup.

Timing and delivery: what to expect

• Early-access window: The email-attachment entry method is valid for the first two weeks after purchase.
• Card delivery: The physical Annual Pass will be sent by mail to your home address no later than 10 business days after purchase.
• Opening hours: Entry is only permitted during opening hours, and last admission is one hour before closing.
• 365 days of nature: The Park is open all year, so you can plan visits as soon as your confirmation email arrives.

After your card arrives: keep it handy

Once your physical Annual Pass shows up in the post, bring it on every visit.

• Show your card at the entrance: The Annual Pass must be presented to the gatekeeper as proof of your valid season ticket.
• Strictly personal: The pass is strictly personal and must include a clearly recognisable photo of the passholder. It’s non-transferable and cannot be shared.
• Forgot your card? If you forget your Annual Pass, you will need to purchase an entrance ticket; the entrance ticket price is non-refundable.

Quick answers (featured snippet friendly)

How do I enter De Hoge Veluwe before my Annual Pass arrives?

Show the attachment from your confirmation email plus valid ID (matching name) to the gatekeeper within the first two weeks after purchase.

Can I use a printed version of the email attachment?

Yes. You can show the attachment on your phone or present a printed attachment together with valid ID.

When will my physical Annual Pass arrive?

It will be mailed to your home address no later than 10 business days after purchase.

Is the Annual Pass transferable?

No. It’s strictly personal and includes a photo of the cardholder.

What if I arrive without my card after the first two weeks?

You must buy an entrance ticket. The price of that ticket is non-refundable.

Using early access with common scenarios

Arriving with family or friends

• Each visitor needs a valid Proof of Admission. Your early access covers you as the Annual Pass holder; companions should have their own valid tickets.
• During your stay, staff can ask to see your Proof of Admission at any time. Keep your email attachment/ID (or later, your card) accessible.

Bringing your horse

• When entering with your horse, a separate horse ticket is typically required in addition to your own admission.
• Annual Pass holders with a car or motorcycle can bring their horse free of charge.
• Trailer-friendly parking is available at the Gymnasiumvallei, the large car park near Jachthuis Sint Hubertus, and the coach car parks in the Central Area. These are marked on the detailed map you receive at the entrance.
• Hitching rails are shown on the Park map; rails at Restaurant De Hoge Veluwe (centre), Jachthuis Sint Hubertus (north), and Theehuis De Kemperberg (south) have water points for horses.

Covered wagons

• For a small covered wagon (up to 8 people), you pay for one horse plus regular entrance fees for all passengers.
• For a large covered wagon (more than 8 people), you only pay the passenger entrance fees; there is no charge for the horses.

Practical takeaways and pro tips

• Save the attachment offline: Download the attachment to your phone’s files app so you can show it even without connectivity.
• Bring a printed backup: A paper copy avoids delays if your phone battery is low.
• Check your ID name: The name on your ID must match the Annual Pass holder’s name. If you use a different name informally, bring the ID that matches your purchase details.
• Arrive within opening hours: Plan to reach the gate at least a little before the last-admission cut-off (one hour before closing).
• Respect staff checks: Be ready to show your attachment/ID (or card later) when asked by Park staff during your visit.
• Plan activities ahead: If you’re considering cycling, hiking, horse riding, or group visits, explore related topics like Admission Prices, Horseback Riding, and Groups & Tour Operators to streamline your day.
• Mind the rules: Stick to official entrances and follow all posted instructions and Park Regulations to keep everyone safe and the landscape pristine.

Respecting the Park Regulations

A few essentials help keep the experience safe and enjoyable for everyone:

• Use official entrances and enter only with a valid Proof of Admission.
• Follow opening hours; last admission is one hour before closing, and being in the Park outside opening hours is not permitted.
• Carry identification; you must be able to show ID on request when using your Annual Pass.
• Behave considerately; inappropriate or destructive behaviour can lead to removal from the Park and denial of access.
• Do not remove natural objects; taking plants, fungi, antlers, or other natural items from the Park is prohibited.

What you’ll learn to love about the Annual Pass

• Immediate value: Valid from the moment of purchase, so early access helps you capture every possible day up to 31 December.
• Frictionless entry: Email-attachment access covers your first two weeks; then your physical card keeps things just as smooth.
• Personal security: Photo identification and on-request ID checks protect the benefits tied to your personal pass.

Conclusion

Don’t miss a single day in nature while you wait for the mail. Enter De Hoge Veluwe with your Annual Pass email attachment by showing the confirmation attachment plus valid ID during the first two weeks after purchase. Then switch to your physical card as soon as it arrives.

Ready to make the most of your new Annual Pass? Plan your first visit now, save your email attachment and ID, and head to the Park during opening hours. For more ways to tailor your day, explore related topics such as Admission Prices, Horseback Riding, and Groups & Tour Operators—and enjoy your time in the Park, year-round.