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Camping in the Netherlands
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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.
De Roos is a family run site in an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty, truly a nature lovers’ campsite, immersed in an atmosphere of tranquillity. It is situated in Overijssel’s Vecht Valley, a unique region set in a river dune landscape on the River Vecht. The river and its tributary wind their way unhurriedly around and through this spacious campsite. It is a natural setting that the owners of De Roos have carefully preserved. The 275 pitches and necessary amenities have been blended into the landscape with great care. Pitches, most with electricity hook-up (6A Europlug), are naturally sited, some behind blackthorn thickets, in the shadow of an old oak or in a clearing scattered with wild flowers.
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.
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.
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.
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 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 Boslust is a campsite hidden away in the beautiful Putten forests, yet a stone's throw from the bustling centre of Putten, Netherlands. It's a perfect destination for nature lovers and tranquillity seekers. The campsite is ideally situated for exploring the vast forests and heathlands of the Veluwe by bicycle or foot. The area also boasts the stunning Delta Schuitenbeek nature reserve, with its diverse plant life and water birds on the islands. On-site, you will find 14 touring pitches with electric hook-up points available, as well as private sanitary facilities on each pitch.
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 Twee Bruggen is a spacious recreation park set in the Achterhoek countryside. The 350 touring pitches (all with 10/16A electricity) are divided between varying-sized fields. Although tall trees surround the fields, the ground is open and sunny. Beyond the touring area, 71 chalets set in well-tended grounds are for rent.
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).
In comparison with the larger (and justifiably popular) campsites in Drenthe, Camping Vorrelveen is a small site which reflects the pleasant countryside. It is located next to a working farm and enjoys beautiful views. There are just 27 spacious pitches, all with 6A electricity, and the owners do their best to ensure a very personal, tranquil atmosphere. For example, your bread for breakfast will be delivered to your pitch and, in the evening, you can order home made pizzas. This is a prime example of a small, uncomplicated rural campsite.
A really first-class, family-run campsite, ideal for families with children up to 12 years old, with activities on a grand scale. A short distance south of Eindhoven, it's 42 hectares of woodland and has 530 touring pitches (up to 150 sq.m). The pitches are numbered and in meadows, separated by trees, with cars parked mainly in dedicated parking areas. All have 6A electricity, TV, water and drainage. There are 60 pitches with private sanitary facilities, some of which are partly underground and attractively covered with grass and flowers. Each group of pitches has a small playground.
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 de Rammelbeek in Overijssel is a real family business with Henri Groeneveld as current owner together with his wife he has taken over from his father, Hennie Groeneveld. It has 220 pitches (some seasonal, some annual), 80 for touring units of which 33 have private toilet facilities.
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 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.
Buytenplaets Suydersee is a campsite located in Lelystad, Flevoland, Netherlands. It is a popular destination for those looking for a relaxing and enjoyable holiday in the Dutch countryside. This small-scale campsite offers a unique escape from the usual camping experience. Here, you can ditch the traditional tent or caravan and choose quirky rentals like tree houses, tipis, gypsy wagons, or even a converted shipping container. You will also find 25 touring pitches with electric hook-up points available (10 Amp).
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.
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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.