The Dutch do naturism very, very well so pack lightly and find yourself a charming spot to relax
Campsites Netherlands // Best Campsites in the the Netherlands // Alan Rogers
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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.
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.
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).
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 Midden Drenthe is a pretty site located in woodland and fields in the heart of the rural province of Drenthe. The site has 60 spacious and grassy pitches, all with electricity, arranged on large grassy fields. Some pitches offer shade and most are overlooked by tall trees. The site is ideal for young children, with a small farm (home to rabbits, chickens and goats), a good, spacious play area and a family room with games. Just five minutes from the site is Lake Loomeer, a natural lake with a sandy beach, perfect for swimming.
A compact, family run site located in the area known as The Green Heart of the Netherlands. You should expect a heartwarming welcome from the enthusiastic owner at de Grienduil, which has a total of 22 touring pitches ranging in size from 100 to 120 sq. metres and with computer-controlled current (6-16A) to the electricity hook-ups. Your unit will be placed on-site by the owner, as cars are left outside the campsite.
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.
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.
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 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.
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).
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 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.
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.
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.
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.
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 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.
Camping Betuwe is in the Neder-Betuwe municipality of Gelderland, an agricultural fruit-growing region. It's on the doorstep of the Utrecht Heuvelrug National Park, just 10 minutes away. You can spend days cycling and walking through the orchards and along the river banks, as well as pottering around in the sleepy little villages and exploring the medieval castles of the area.
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.
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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.