Camping in Friesland
39 campsites in Netherlands, Friesland
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Camping de Ikeleane (Frisian for Oak Lane) has a rural setting 14 km southeast of the pleasant town of Drachten. This is a much-loved part of Friesland, where forests alternate with dunes and heathland. De Ikeleane is a good base for exploring the Frisian countryside on foot or by bicycle and has wonderful views over the countryside. Drachten merits a visit, with an attractive centre best known for its pioneering traffic scheme. Removing almost all traffic lights and signs has led to a significant reduction in accidents.
Camping Drijfveer is ideally situated around the Tusken de Marren marina, providing stunning water views and easy access to various boating activities. You can rent a variety of different boats from the campsite, or you can bring your own and explore the Frisian waters at your leisure. The campsite also provides essential boating amenities like a mast crane, trailer ramp, winter storage, and service facilities.
Found on the border of Friesland and Groningen, Camping De 4elemente offers a perfect escape within the Dutch countryside. This small campsite, situated directly on the Prinses Margrietkanaal, provides a unique camping experience with waterfront pitches and access to a quaint harbour. The campsite, which stretches across the rear part of a long peninsula, is particularly well looked after. Twenty-five narrow but spacious touring pitches with 10Amp electric hookup points available lie directly on the canal and offer beautiful views across the flat Frisian landscape.
De Roggeberg may prove a good choice for families with children who love outdoor activities. There is an impressive paddling pool here, with all manner of water features (including fountains and water games). Older children will enjoy the 15 m. climbing wall with six different ascent routes, as well as the 80 m. long climbing track. Specialist instructors are on hand to teach the basics of climbing. This is a spacious site with large, grassy pitches (around 20 with electricity, water and drainage) scattered across a number of small fields. Many are sunny, but some are backed with high hedges and are rather more shaded. A good range of modern mobile homes and chalets are available to rent and are located close to the main amenities area. This secluded, wooded region in southeast Friesland has no large cities close at hand, but a visit to Giethoorn is highly recommended; known locally as 'the Venice of the North' and was founded in 1230. Transport around the village is only possible by boat or bicycle.
Recreatieoord Klein Vaarwater is a bustling family holiday park on the interesting island of Ameland. The site is 1 km. from the North Sea beaches and has its own indoor pool, with bars, restaurants, supermarket and party centre. Klein Vaarwater has 187 touring pitches (all with 16A electricity), of which 130 also have water, wastewater and cable. Pitching is off hardcore access lanes, on fields taking 6-10 units on grass. The level pitches are numbered and partly separated by young trees. Some of the pitches enjoy good views over the countryside.
RCN De Potten is a good choice for lovers of watersports. This campsite is located on a peninsula on the Sneekermeer. The site has its own marina with boat launching facilities (charge applies). All manner of water transport is on offer here: motorboats, rowing boats, sailing boats, canoes, and more besides!
Within the Friesian meadows of De Friese Wouden nature reserve, De Wedze Camping offers a tranquil escape for those seeking peace and nature. This intimate campsite provides a spacious and private setting, allowing you to unwind and connect with the surrounding beauty. With its park-like layout and well-manicured lawns, De Wedze Camping offers 25 touring pitches with a variety of options to suit your preferences. Whether you are looking for a secluded spot next to a hedge or a panoramic view of the meadows, you'll find the ideal location to relax and recharge. The spacious safari tents provide comfortable and well-equipped accommodation for those seeking a bit of home comfort.
Camping Het Koningsdiep is located at the heart of the Frisian countryside, close to the large forests of Beetsterzwaag and Olterterp. The 50 pitches here are arranged around large grassy meadows, some with shade from tall trees and others with a more open aspect. All pitches have electricity and are very large (between 180-200 sq.m). There is a small canteen and a refurbished barn on site, which is used for games during times of inclement weather. This site is a good choice for families and couples seeking a quiet and peaceful base.
Watersport Camping Heeg is a welcoming and comfortable site, ten minutes’ walk from the centre of Heeg, an old fishing town that is now mainly a focus for watersports. Heeg is a bustling resort with many opportunities for dining and shopping. The campsite is on the lake, and has a small sandy beach and a jetty for 90 boats with a trailer ramp. There are 200 attractive, level pitches on grass (150 for touring, with 4A electricity) off gravel access roads. With 120 numbered pitches for touring (100 sq.m) and three hardstandings. There are lovely views over the lake from the front rows.
Camping WeidumerHout is a member of the Karaktervolle Groene Campings group, literally ‘characterful green campsites’. It has a superb rural location, close to the historic village of Weidum. There are 48 well spaced pitches (150 sq.m) with 10A electricity and two with hardstanding. The owner makes sure that all visitors can enjoy the great views over either the countryside or the river that runs past the site. The site has been developed on a farm that dates back to 1867 and has a tranquil, historic atmosphere. The site’s fully equipped sauna (on payment) will add to your relaxation – owner Eddy de Boer will describe the benefits of a good sauna.
Recreatiecentrum Bergumermeer’s location beside the Bergum lake makes it ideal for lovers of watersports, with sailing, surfing and canoeing available, as well as swimming from two sandy beaches. There is also a large, heated indoor swimming pool with fun paddling pool and an indoor play paradise. The site provides 270 good sized, flat touring pitches for both caravans and tents, some having attractive views over the Prinses Margrietkanaal and the surrounding countryside, others with views over the lake. All pitches are fully serviced with 10A electricity, water and drainage, and there are eleven large hardstandings.
Located between the three largest Frisian lakes, Slotermeer, Heegermeer and Sneekermeer, De Rakken is a great choice for both nature and watersports enthusiasts. Woudsend is a good watersports resort with a wealth of catering facilities and places of interest (mills and churches) just two minutes on foot from the site. The site offers boat moorings and bicycles, electric boats and car hire. The 40 touring pitches are reasonably sized, and all have 6-16A electricity, with 15 on hardstanding (20 with drainage). Accommodation to rent on-site includes hikers’ cabins and attractive chalets. De Rakken is open all year.
Camping ’t Hout is a holiday paradise for children with its covered playground, indoor play paradise, open-air fun pool with paddling pool and animal farm. The site is in the woods, just outside the interesting village of Bakkeveen. It has 250 touring pitches on seven well cared for grassy fields, all with cable. Of these, 130 have 10A electricity, water, waste water and a numbered parking place. Other pitches have 4A electricity. The central building next to the pool also houses a bakery selling croissants, pizza and bread rolls, and there is an open-air terrace for drinks.
Recreatiepark Idskenhuizen is beside one of the Friesian lakes and is completely aimed at watersports enthusiasts. One large touring field, separated in the centre by mature trees, takes 30 touring units on level grass. The field is surrounded by mature trees that provide shade, and each unmarked pitch is provided with 10A electricity, water, drainage and cable connections. Toilet facilities at Idskenhuizen are heated and quite acceptable for a watersports site. A café/bar with a terrace has views over the canal that leads to the lake. There is mooring for campers’ boats in the site marina, and next to the site is a sailing and windsurfing school.
Alkenhaer is a pleasant and peaceful family campsite near Appelscha in the southeast part of Friesland, and close to the province of Drenthe. Located between the beautiful natural parks of Drents-Friese Wold and Fochteloërveen, the focus is very much on space and nature. The 240 pitches, 100 for touring, are dispersed over spacious marked fields and are all equipped with 10A electricity. The fields only take a few units, making camping here cosy. Shade is provided by mature trees. There are separate hardstanding areas for mobile homes and large caravans. On-site amenities include a large football field, a volleyball court, a well equipped playground and a children’s pool.
This is an attractive, child friendly site with 800 m. of beach, situated directly beside the IJsselmeer with a canal on one side. It is ideal for those who enjoy watersports as there are many activities on the lake, including windsurfing, sailing, swimming, fishing, or you can launch your own boat. There are 650 pitches here, of which 400 are good sized, individual, flat and grassy for tourers, with 6-10A electrical connections. A few pitches also have water and drainage. In separate areas, the other pitches are taken by seasonal guests and about 50 static units. Dogs are only allowed in one area and cars must be left in a car park.
Camping Rijsterbos is a family site in the centre of the village of Rijs. The site has 200 pitches, with 40 for tourers arranged on four level fields, to the left of reception, each taking ten units. All have 6A electricity, water and cable and there is some shade from mature trees. The other pitches are taken by seasonal guests. The touring pitches are next to the main road, which may cause some noise nuisance. To the front of the site is a welcoming bar/restaurant and behind reception is a heated, open-air pool (20x15 m).
Camping Wilhelminahoeve is set in a pleasant, rural location at the heart of the Drents-Friese Wold with a number of important attractions close at hand. The site is beside a lake and has a pleasant beach. There are just 39 pitches here, divided between two large, car-free fields and one smaller field. All have 6A electricity and some have shade. Grass play areas have been created in the centre of the large fields. There are also two apartments to rent. On-site amenities include a convivial restaurant/snack bar with a terrace. The surrounding countryside is best explored by bicycle, with miles of excellent tracks. The site managers will be pleased to recommend routes.
Camping Simmerwille is a site in Friesland near the village of Eernewoude / Earnewâld between the water sports area Princenhof and the “It Fryske Gea” nature reserve of. If you do book a visit to the site it is certainly worthwhile renting a canoe, rowing boat or pedal boat so that you can sail through the national park the 'Alde Feanen'. You will of course also be able to sail through beautifully narrow ditches from one lake to another. The site also rents luxury sloops with steering wheel, hood and diesel engine.
De Kuilart is a well run, modern and partly car-free site by Friesland’s largest lake. With its own marina and many facilities, it attracts many watersports enthusiasts. There are around 543 pitches, 310 for touring units, all with electricity (6/16A), water, drainage, WiFi and TV connections, and 34 pitches with private sanitary facilities. The restaurant provides beautiful views over Lake Fluessen. The marina provides windsurfing and sailing lessons and boat hire, and there are special rates at the site for groups and sailing clubs. However, the site also has an excellent indoor swimming pool, as well as an area for lake swimming and on land, there are sports facilities and woods for cycling and walking. It may also, therefore, appeal for a relaxing break in a pleasant area not much visited by British campers.
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Friesland
Friesland is a unique province where Frisian is spoken and written widely alongside Dutch. The many lakes are a Mecca for tourists and not just lovers of watersports.
Friesland has a strong agricultural history, with a vast network of canals, ditches and streams dividing the fields and pastures. These lead not only to magnificent Frisian lakes, picturesque villages and beautiful countryside vistas but also to the 11 Frisian cities with designated historical status. Typical of the Frisian landscape are its strong vertical elements – steeples, windmills, masts and sails; the vast tracts of land and enormous skies are among its main attractions, together with the forests of Gaasterland and the cliffs of the IJsselmeer. But do not forget the four islands in the Waddenzee that also belong to this province: Vlieland, Terschelling, Ameland and Schiermonnikoog, all accessible by ferry from the mainland.
The 11 Frisian cities are all worth a visit. The historic Hanseatic Bolsward, the pilgrimage town of Dokkum, the former university city of Franeker, the fishing town of Harlingen, the picturesque Hindeloopen, the canal city IJlst, the capital
Leeuwarden, small Sloten, bustling lakeside Sneek, the old Stavoren and the picturesque town Workum. Moving from city to city, you will take in the many cultural and historical sights while being captivated by some of the most beautiful corners of the Frisian countryside.
Places of interest
Leeuwarden: a city with 575 national monuments, home to ‘De Elfstedentocht’, the traditional 200 km. skating tour – there is also an alternative route for cyclists.
Schiermonnikoog: island and national park, with only a few areas closed to the public. Feel the wind in your hair and savour the tang of the tidal flats.
Hindeloopen: city surrounded by water on three sides, with charming narrow streets, bridges, shops, canals and a popular marina.
Makkum: known worldwide for its pottery – the oldest in the Netherlands.
Moddergat: 50 small fishermen’s cottages are a feature of this picturesque town.
Attractions
The Fries Museum, Leeuwarden: the largest regional museum in the Netherlands, combining art, culture and history under one roof.
Fries Scheepvaart Museum, Sneek: maritime museum tracing the history of Frisian shipping from the 17th to the 20th century.
Sneekweek: home to the country’s largest watersport event, with the famous race of the ‘skûtsjes’, a week-long regatta with historic sailing ships representing the different towns of Friesland.
Bolsward: visit the distillery of Sonnema and sample the national drink ‘Berenburg’.