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Camping in the Netherlands
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Camping Valkenburg - Maastricht is situated in Valkenburg, close to Recreatiepark De Valkenier and VVV Valkenburg. On-site, you can choose between 340 comfortable pitches, 255 for touring, which are nestled harmoniously with the surrounding nature. The on-site amenities include everything you would need to enjoy a holiday here, Featuring a bar with a terrace and a cosy lounge with table football. There is a food truck where you can enjoy some tasty treats and a small grocery shop selling all the basics.
Situated in the Meinweg National Park, this large site with facilities on a holiday camp scale caters well for families with children of all ages. Of the 800 grassed pitches (averaging 90 sq.m) 400 are for touring units. They are level, separated into enclosures of various sizes by hedges and most have 10A electricity. There is ample tree shade over the site, grassed places to sunbathe and a wealth of activities to keep children busy. Beside reception, the main building houses a restaurant/bar with terrace on the first floor, a supermarket and other eating and drinking establishments.
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).
This rural, family run site makes a pleasant contrast to the livelier coastal sites in this popular holiday area. There is an emphasis on catering for the users of the 300 permanent or seasonal holiday caravans and 100 tourers. Eighty of these have 6A electricity, water and drainage. The site is neat and tidy with surrounding hedges and trees giving privacy and some shade, and electrical connections are available. A large outdoor pool area has ample space for swimming, children’s play and sun loungers. Entertainment, including dance evenings and bingo, is organised in season.
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.
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.
Camping De Pallegarste is located in the Vecht Valley in Overijssel, Netherlands, between Ommen and Hardenberg. It's an excellent destination for families and boasts a variety of amenities that will make your stay enjoyable. On-site, there are 110 spacious touring pitches with electric hook-up points, divided by mature hedging, giving each pitch plenty of privacy. A variety of accommodation options are also available for rent.
De Papillon is perhaps one of the best and most enjoyable campsites in the Netherlands. All 245 touring pitches are spacious (120-160 sq.m), all have electricity (4/10/16A), and TV; a further 220 have water and drainage. An impressive, new sanitary block has state-of-the-art equipment and uses green technology. There is a new entertainment centre with an outdoor auditorium for children, and the water play area by the adventure playground and covered, heated pool are among the most imaginative and exciting we have seen, making it ideal for families. The restored heathland area offers opportunities for nature lovers; there is also a large fishing lake and a swimming lake with beach area and activities. A member of Leading Campings group.
Camping Heidepark is centrally located in Overijssel, near the Salland Ridge, and convenient for excellent hiking and cycling routes. This southern tip of the Overijssels Vecht valley has a great deal to offer holidaymakers. Heidepark is a car-free site, set in spacious, landscaped parkland. There are 100 touring pitches (all with 6/10A electricity, water, drainage and TV connections) spread across eight camping fields. Pitches are arranged around the edge of the grassy fields and are bordered by thick woods. A large, indoor activity room will appeal to all children, including teenagers. There is plenty of space for children to play safely in the middle of each field.
De Watertoren is situated near the village of Landgraaf in the rolling hills of South Limburg. Surrounded by the trees of the adjacent forest, it is peaceful, and plentiful cycle and hiking routes lead from the campsite. The helpful reception staff offer tourism information and local advice.
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 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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Located in the picturesque Het Reestdal, a historic landscape bordering Overijssel and Drenthe, Si Es An Camping offers a perfect escape for nature lovers. This well-maintained campsite boasts clean facilities, spacious pitches, and easy access to beautiful cycling and walking trails. As you enter the campsite, you'll be greeted by a charming setting with bungalows on one side and expansive camping areas on the other. There are 69 touring pitches that have 10 amp electric hook up points available. Pitches are generously sized and surrounded by trees for a touch of privacy. While there are no physical dividers between pitches, the spacious layout ensures ample room for a relaxing holiday.
Camping De Noetselerberg is located in Nijverdal, Overijssel, Netherlands. It is a beautifully situated campsite with plenty of facilities for campers of all ages. The 200 grass touring pitches are spacious and arranged on open fields, surrounded by trees and shrubs. All have 10A electricity, water and drainage. Good quality facilities include a well-equipped toilet block and a fine restaurant, De Oale Sté, with a terrace.
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.
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!
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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.