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Campsites Netherlands // Best Campsites in the the Netherlands // Alan Rogers
229 campsites in Netherlands for Kids
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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).
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.
Camping 't Geuldal is a family-friendly campsite in the Limburg region of the Netherlands. The site's Southern Limburg location is popular due to its natural setting. With abundant, peaceful countryside, Limburg is ideal for walking and cycling holidays.
Camping de Brem is near the seaside resort of Renesse, less than two kilometres from the huge 17 km long beach with its clean, safe sands. It's well within cycling range, taking around 10 minutes. An extensive programme is offered for all ages, such as a circus school, where children can learn to juggle, hurl a diablo high, or enjoy archery. The additional Kids & Co club provides other activities assisted by furry team members Lulu and Tiger and there are organised entertainment for everyone in high season with live music, dances, beach activities and sports.
RCN Vakantiepark de Flaasbloem is a large, friendly and quiet campsite set well out in the countryside. It would suit those who prefer to stay in a rural environment, on a site providing very good facilities to keep children busy and happy. The level touring pitches are set on grass among hedges and tall trees, and all have 10A electricity. They are spacious and shady, with several more open, landscaped pitches on grassy fields. The Wildenberg is a generous, vehicle-free area for tents with three Finnish huts.
De Lente van Drenthe is located on the edge of the Gieten-Borger forest. Along with its attractive situation amidst forests and moorland, it is also just a short walk (200 m.) from ’t Nije Hemelriek. This is a large lake, with a maximum depth of 1.3 m, crystal clear water and a fine sandy beach. There is direct access to the many cycle, mountain bike and walking routes in the area. There are around 100 pitches for touring units here, all with 6A electricity and cable TV connections. The pitches are of a good size (a minimum of 100 sq.m). Electricity, water and drainage are available on 25 touring pitches. Enjoyable excursions for children are the Sprookjeshof in Zuidlaren and Kabouterland in Exloo. Close by are two sub-tropical pools.
Parc de Witte Vennen is a family site with around 150 unusually spacious pitches for either touring units or seasonal use. Many of the pitching areas have their own playground or sports field so parents can watch the children while they go about. The quieter fields, although not on the waterside, are perfect for nature lovers and senior citizens.
Recreatiepark De Lucht is a quality campsite located at the edge of the Utrechtse Wold between the forest and meadows. The site has 90 touring pitches (6/10A electricity) spread over six fields, each with its own climbing frame. This is a real family site, with swimming pools, riding and an animal field with deer, goats and chickens. Activities are organised for all ages, and various sports are on offer, including tennis, boules and a field for football and volleyball. Youngsters will not be bored here.
This is a sophisticated, wooded site with 150 touring pitches out of a total of 490, all with 6/10A electricity. The swimming pool has a fun pool with slides, a large pool for young children, imaginatively designed, a separate pool for length swimming and even a flume. Also popular, is the cosy restaurant/bar.
Camping Vinkenhof is a semi-rural site located at the edge of Schin Op Geul village in the attractive hilly countryside of southern Limburg. The 120 touring pitches are numbered but not delineated. Pitches are of a good size and 120 have 6/10A electricity. There is a choice of sunny or shady pitches. A number of comfort pitches are also available. These have 10A electricity, water and drainage. Leisure facilities include a heated swimming pool and a sports field. The region of which Camping Vinkenhof forms a part is delightful with a great wealth of walking and cycling opportunities close at hand.
Familiecamping De Otterberg is a well-established site in the green heart of Drenthe. It has 330 pitches including 130 for tourers. The touring pitches are on well-tended, grassy fields with shade from mature trees, the newer field to the front right being more open. All pitches have 6A electricity. Central on the site is an open-air pool which is heated to 30 degrees and has a jet stream, jacuzzi and a paddling pool with mushroom fountain. Visitors may bring their own horses to stay in the site’s stables. The site has a tranquil atmosphere and offers good facilities for wheelchair users.
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.
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.
This popular site is run in a personal and friendly way. The 200 pitches for touring units (some with hardstandings for larger units) are laid out in small groups, divided by hedges and trees and all with 10A electrical connections. Cars are mostly parked in areas around the perimeter and 100 static caravans, confined to one section of the site, are entirely unobtrusive. Reception, a pleasant, good quality restaurant, bar and a snack bar are grouped around a courtyard-style entrance which is decorated with seasonal flowers. The site has a small outdoor, heated pool (13.5x7 m) with a separate paddling pool and imaginative children’s play equipment. A member of the Holland Tulip Parcs Group.
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 Vogelenzang is a friendly campsite with 600 pitches, located 9 km. from the North Sea beaches. The cities of Haarlem and Amsterdam with their old streets are within reach. There are 250 level, grassy pitches for touring caravans and tents, 140 with 16A electricity connections. There is a separate area for motorhomes. Mature trees and hedges provide shade.
Camping De Krabbeplaat is a family run site situated near the ferry port in a wooded, recreation area next to the Brielse Meer lake. There are 448 spacious pitches, with 68 for touring units, all with 10A electricity, cable connections and a water supply nearby. A nature conservation plan exists to ensure the site fits into its natural environment. The lake and its beaches provide the perfect spot for watersports and relaxation, and the site has a harbour where you can moor your own boat.
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.
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.
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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.