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Camping in the Netherlands
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Huttopia De Veluwe is an exceptional site lost in the heart of nature in the province of Gelderland, a stone's throw from the De Hoge Veluwe and Veluwezoom national parks and just an hour from Amsterdam and Rotterdam. There are 200 touring pitches in this wooded location, most with electric hook up available. Here you will enjoy spending your holiday in the heart of nature. The site offers a restaurant that has a terrace where you can enjoy a homemade pizza or a glass of wine after a long day of exploring the surrounding area. The site also offers kids many sporting activities, including ping pong tables, a football pitch, badminton and a multisports court. Every morning during high season ( 6 days out of 7), Huttopia De Veluwe offers activities for 5 - 12 years, which involve building dens, treasure hints, and creative crafts. During the evenings in July and August every night, there are cinema evenings, live music and shows.
This well-run, modern site is pleasantly situated in Delft's park and forest area on the city's eastern edge. It has 200 touring pitches formally arranged in groups of four to six and surrounded by attractive trees and hedges. All have sufficient space and electrical connections (10A Europlug).
The history of this friendly site dates back more than 100 years to when it was established as a holiday resort for members of the Lazarist religious congregation. The park and its historic building (now the Patershof restaurant) have, for the last 40 years, been developed as a holiday paradise for young families. Beringerzand is set amongst the lovely villages and small lakes of the wooded area between the De Peel Natural Park and the Muse River.
Recreatiecentrum Heumens Bos covers 17 hectares of woodland and grassed fields providing 162 level touring pitches arranged in groups of eight. All pitches have electricity (6A) and cable connections, and cars are parked away from the units allowing plenty of recreational space. The site is situated beside miles of beautiful woods, criss-crossed by cycle paths, in a tranquil, rural setting. Heumens Bos is open all year for touring families and all year for bungalows. One small section for motorhomes has some hardstandings.
Camping De Vechtvallei is in the River Vecht valley, surrounded by magnificent, varied scenery of forests, dunes and lakes. Of the 170 pitches, 45 are for touring, on grass and separated by hedges. All have 16A electricity and 14 are fully serviced. There are central play areas for young children. In addition, there are chalets, hiker cabins and bungalows to rent. The countryside can be appreciated from the restaurant and bar terrace and explored on foot and by bicycle on the many paths and tracks. Visitors can enjoy the sports and activities offered by the site that range from volleyball to flower arranging. A recreation programme which runs in holiday time caters for all ages. The restaurant serves snacks and a lunchtime menu as well as à la carte and is next to the bar.
This park is aimed very much at those who enjoy riding. The site has 35 stables available, so you can bring your own horse, but there is no livery service. Groot Bartje has 100 touring pitches on three circular, grassy fields and two smaller fields. The middle field has 36 spacious, level pitches on grass, with shade from mature trees. All are equipped with 16A electricity, water, wastewater and cables.
Camping Liesbos is nestled amidst the vibrant natural beauty surrounding Breda and Etten-Leur. The characteristic Brabant landscape thrives in this region with its lush woods, open fields, horticultural plots, and charming farms. Yet, the convenience of city life is never far away, with Etten-Leur and the heart of Breda easily accessible by bike.
Camping Emmen is a family-friendly campsite located in Schoonebeek, Netherlands, in the province of Drenthe. The spacious campsite has 50 touring pitches available with electric hook-up points. The pitches are jotted around a couple of camping fields, and you can choose between a family-friendly field with a large playground in the centre. If you prefer a quieter spot, there are options to pitch at the field where the campsite's fishing pond is located.
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.
De Jagerstee (literally, hunter’s home) can be found at the heart of the Veluwe, the largest natural park in The Netherlands. Using the site as a base, there are many walks and cycle trips through the forests. The site’s attractions are grouped around the open-air heated pool and the two touring areas are on either side. All pitches have 10A electricity and 96 are fully serviced. Rented bungalows occupy the remainder of the site. To the rear of each pitch are large trees and shrubs which provide some welcome shade on hot summer days.
De Schotsman is located on the island of Noord-Beveland, on the shores of Veerse Meer. Benefiting from recent renovations throughout the site, it has a marina with a slipway and a good selection of boats for hire for all abilities. In the high season, there is a full programme of windsurfing and sailing lessons.
This site has been developed on reclaimed, wooded land in the Polderland in the province of Flevoland. There is direct lake access, and the site is split into inner and outer dykes. In the outer dyke area, there are grassy, sunny touring pitches (most with 10A electricity, water and drainage) close to the lake and its sandy beach, as well as Zeewolde’s marina. The marina is a great centre for sailing, fishing and windsurfing. It also has a friendly beach bar. The inner dyke pitches are also grassy but are enclosed by hedges and have mature trees to provide more shade.
Camping De Toffe Peer is a small, intimate campsite in Ruinerwold, Drenthe, Netherlands. De Toffe Peer has three camping fields, each with its character. There are 35 touring pitches with electric hook-up points available. You can choose between a spacious pitch in a field delimited by hedges giving privacy or a spot on the open field giving views of the surrounding area. The camping fields are neatly tended and have partially paved areas. There are also several accommodations available to rent.
De Bronzen Emmer is in the centre of three nature reserves, close to the German border in the southwestern part of Drenthe. The 180 level and grassy touring pitches are attractively laid out and average 100 sq.m. in size. All have 10A electricity and are shaded by mature trees. There are 60 fully serviced pitches. To the front of the site is a heated indoor pool and paddling pool with a small slide and an open-air paddling pool. Here also are a sauna, sunbeds, recreation hall, small café and a playground.
Camping Den Blankenis located on the border between the Achterhoek and Twente, and is a very comfortable camp site which is very popular with the over-50s and families with young children. The camping pitches are spacious and there are special camping meadows for senior citizens and families both close to the sanitary building. Entertainment facilities for the young and old alike are available at the pool, the sports fields or in one of the playgrounds.
The main attraction of Camping Attractiepark Slagharen is its location beside a theme park, where visitors staying on the site have free access to the attractions. Here you will also find a large supermarket, clothes shops and bars, and American and Chinese restaurants. The site itself only has a snack bar and the bar where discos and country evenings are organised. All 229 reasonably spacious touring pitches are level and on the grass with 10A electricity. They are partly separated by hedges, though generally with an open aspect. The large outdoor pool has many features.
A rustic style site built around old farm buildings, Camping ’t Weergors has a comfortable mature feel. At the front of the site is a well-presented farmhouse which houses the reception and includes the main site services. The sanitary blocks are modern and the farm accommodates an attractive à la carte restaurant and pancake outlet. The reception includes a new minimarket from where you can order fresh bread. There are currently 120 touring pitches (plus seasonal and static places).
Bonte Hoeve Campsite is located in Sint Kruis, in rural Zeelandic Flanders, Netherlands. It is situated in a quiet area, close to the beach and the Belgian border. There are 50 touring pitches with electric hook-up points available, which are located in a separate area from the permanent annual pitches. This is an ideal campsite for nature lovers and outdoor enthusiasts, especially those who enjoy exploring their surroundings by bike.
In a woodland setting of 96 hectares, this friendly, family-run campsite is more reminiscent of a holiday village, with a superb range of activities that make it an ideal venue for families. Look out for the deer! A large site with 1,100 pitches and many mobile homes and seasonal or weekend visitors, there are 550 touring pitches. All have electricity (10/16A Europlug), cable, water and drainage and average 100-150 sq.m. in size. They are on rough grass terrain, mostly with shade, but not separated. Seventy-two pitches have private sanitary facilities, of which 32 also have dishwashing, fridge and gas ring, and two have a sauna and jacuzzi.
A modern indoor pool and wellness centre can be found at this very smart woodland site, which is well placed for either an active or peaceful holiday. It is a large park with 190 touring pitches (all with 10A electricity) in a central area off tarmac access roads. The large, individual pitches are numbered and separated, in rows divided by hedges and trees, with easy access. A number of larger 200m² pitches are available. There is a large bar and eating area with terrace and a small, separate restaurant. There is a comprehensive activity programme for children in high season.
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The Netherlands
Camping in the Netherlands offers a real mix of culture, history, and indoor and outdoor pursuits. Whether you are taking a low season break or looking for a beach holiday with your family, you’ll find lots of activities to keep you occupied.
While the lure of the Med remains irresistible for many, the Netherlands ticks a lot of boxes as a great all-round destination for a camping holiday. Ignore the clichés of tulips, clogs and cheese (though these do have their undeniable appeal) and enjoy the sense of history, the art and culture, the invitingly cosy restaurants and the sunny, friendly people who pedal their way through the day on their big, sit-up-and-beg bikes.
The Netherlands offers a variety of terrain, largely flat but with fertile fields linked by canals, dykes and ditches, ubiquitous cycle paths, windmills and tulip fields. Away from the hubbub of the cities, the countryside is pleasantly rural with an unhurried feel.
The splendid sands of the Netherlands shouldn’t be overlooked, with 250 km of gorgeous coastline, often windswept with fine dunes and nature reserves like Veluwe. The Wadden Islands are a haven for nature, teeming with birds, fish and seals. The Dutch coast is also ideal for watersports enthusiasts, offering activities such as sailing, wakeboarding and surfing.
A camping holiday in the Netherlands won’t skimp on breathtaking scenery: the area around Petten comes alive in the spring when flower fields burst into colour and the De Hoge Veluwe national park is displays some of the country’s most untamed natural beauty. Renting a bicycle is the perfect way to explore these beautiful landscapes.
Dutch bulb fields
The prime area for ‘tulip spotting’ is inland from the North Sea dunes, around Leiden and Den Helder. Other good places are Flevoland and Enkhuizen in North Holland.
You can cycle along a trail from Leiden to Haarlem to really get close to the riot of colour. The world famous Keukenhof Gardens in Lisse is one of the best places for enjoying the bulbs – it’s a historic park with 7 million tulips, daffodils, hyacinths and other varieties, surrounded by tulip fields.
A taste of history
Of special interest are the Dutch cities with their timeless appeal. Old quarters, cobbled streets and distinctive gabled townhouses mean this could only be the Netherlands. And then there are the vast networks of canals.
Amsterdam is a true world city, with 17th-century canals (listed as a UNESCO World Heritage site in 2010) and a vibrant, endlessly fascinating centre. The Anne Frank House is a particularly moving experience. The city boasts some of the finest art galleries with an unmatched collection of Dutch Masters by Rembrandt and Vermeer in the Rijksmuseum. Rembrandt’s ‘The Night Watch’ is a prize exhibit here. The Van Gogh Museum alone has some 800 works by this troubled genius, including ‘Sunflowers’ and ‘The Potato Eaters’. Next door, the Stedelijk Museum is an important museum of modern art.
To go far back in time head to Maastricht, dating from the time of Caesar and the Romans, and with more national heritage buildings than any town in the Netherlands, except Amsterdam. Discover the art galleries, museums and soak up the atmosphere.
Utrecht has a wonderful old quarter, alongside the canal, lined with enticing restaurants, lively bars and attractive squares. The Hague provides a more modern setting, with dramatic architecture announcing the city’s role as the seat of government. Scratch the surface, though, and you’ll find the cobbled streets, 18th-century townhouses and beautiful palaces, as well as more art with the Gemeentemuseum and the Royal Picture Gallery (home to the iconic ‘Girl With A Pearl Earring’) leading the pack.
Other smaller towns are well worth exploring. There’s the ancient university town of Leiden, and Delft with its quaint canals, picturesque bridges and collection of convents, monasteries and attractive churches. In the historical centre, the main square is the largest in the country.
Amersfoort is a little-known gem with its own canal network (take a boat ride, it’s a great way to see the town and get your bearings!) that threads through the huge, elegant squares, under the tall clock tower and past the old city walls.
Family days out
Duinrell Theme Park at Wassenaar is a campsite with an amazing theme park and aqua complex on the doorstep. If you like the idea of roller coasters for all ages, splash rides and state of the art attractions just a stroll from your campsite pitch, this is for you.
Madurodam - Near The Hague, this collection of miniature buildings showcases some of Holland’s most famous landmarks in intricate 1:25 scale detail.
Efteling Theme Park - Long established, this is one of Europe’s largest theme parks. With a fantasy theme, it is divided into four fairy tale ‘kingdoms’ where you’ll discover attractions for all ages: rides, spooky castles, dragons, roller coasters and the Baron 1898 which plunges 37 metres free fall into a mine shaft at 90 km per hour. Probably one for the true fans.
Sea Life Scheveningen - Always a family favourite, with turtles, sharks, rays and more, all clearly seen swimming above your head in the underwater walk-through tunnel.
Getting to the Netherlands
Ferries run to Holland daily from various UK ports: Newcastle-Amsterdam, Hull-Rotterdam and Harwich-Hook of Holland. These are operated by Stena Line, P&O Ferries and DFDS. Overnight options, while more expensive, are popular, allowing you to arrive refreshed and ready for the onward journey. Another option, of course, is a shorter, cheaper Dover-Calais crossing, followed by a drive up round Bruges and past Antwerp.
Dutch cuisine
The gastronomic delights of the Netherlands are, perhaps, something of a well-kept secret. With influences from around the world, reflecting both their global trading heritage and past days of empire, there are always delicious surprises.
Popular dishes include Indonesian-based saté (chicken or pork with spicy peanut sauce) and Surinamese roti (a variation on curry and flatbread). More traditional Dutch dishes might include bitterballen (almost a bar snack, fried meatballs dipped in mustard), snert (thick pea soup), stamppot (potato mashed with vegetables and topped with cheese) and – the fast food favourite – frikandel, a long, spicy sausage usually served with fries. Pickled herring is an iconic dish, served in a multitude of ways, with bread, onions and pickles.
Climate: Temperate with mild winters and warm summers.
Language: Dutch. English is very widely spoken, and so is German and, to some extent, French. In Friesland, a Germanic language, Frisian, is spoken.
Telephone: The country code is 00 31.
Currency: The Euro
Banks: Mon-Fri 09.00-16.00/17.00.
Shops: Mon-Fri 09.00/09.30-17.30/18.00. - Sat to 16.00/17.00. Later closing hours in larger cities.
Public Holidays:
- New Year
- April Fools Day - 1 April
- Good Friday, Easter Monday
- Queen’s Birthday - 30 April
- Labour Day
- Remembrance Day - 4 May
- Liberation Day - 5 May
- Ascension, Whit Monday
- SinterKlaas - 5 December
- Kingdom Day - 15 December
- Christmas 25 / 26 December
Motoring: There is a comprehensive motorway system, but, due to the high density of population, all main roads can become very busy, particularly in the morning and evening rush hours. There are many bridges which can cause congestion. There are no toll roads, but there are a few toll bridges and tunnels, notably the Zeeland Bridge, one of Europe’s longest across the Oosterschelde.