Holiday in the Netherlands: a wonderful time

Almost 90 percent of European campers will go out this year after all, according to a survey by ACSI Camping Guides. Most campers choose a holiday in their own country. We also dare to make that prediction for Dutch campers. And why not? The Netherlands is a beautiful holiday destination.

Unknown places, no long travel times and the absence of language barriers means that children can easily make friends at the campsite. Just a handful of advantages of a holiday in the Netherlands.

Get a breath of fresh air on the Wadden.

According to CBS, around 3,6 million people visit a Dutch campsite every year and for good reason: there is a lot to experience during a holiday in the Netherlands. From beautiful North Sea beaches to the sand drifts on the Veluwe, and from the Wadden Islands to the marl caves in Limburg. And how about the Frisian lakes, where you can get a breath of fresh air in a sloop or with a rented sailboat?

National parks

And then we haven't even mentioned the dozens of National Parks in the Netherlands, from the Weerribben to Oosterschelde and from the Biesbosch to the Utrechtse Heuvelrug. Here you can spot endless birds and if you get up early, or are a bit lucky at dusk, you can even discover our 'own' Big Five: red deer, roe deer, wild boar, beaver and the seal. Or make it the Big Eight immediately, if you expand the set with mouflon, fox and badger!

At the top of the list of the Dutch Big Five: the red deer.

Hiking and cycling paradise

During corona times it will still be a challenge to visit museums or a local market, but you can go for a walk in the woods in many places in the Netherlands. And our country is also an Eldorado for cyclists. The Gelderse Vechtdal, for example, is known for its beautiful cycling routes through the deciduous and coniferous forests of Ommen. You can also take wonderful trips along the Vecht River and in that area you will find plenty of campsites with luxurious facilities - the sanitary buildings will also be open again from July 1.

Other highlights in the Netherlands are the Hanseatic cities. And then the less well-known ones, such as Tiel, Hattem, Kampen and Stavoren. These are the places to experience Dutch history in a special way. Even in these strange corona times, you can still experience a great holiday in your own country. And the campsites? They are completely ready for it.

You must do it

Visit the port towns on the IJsselmeer! Volendam, Marken, Edam and Monnickendam: these are ancient ports that made our country great with trade and fishing. In some places the residents still wear traditional costumes.

With the children

Canoeing in De Biesbosch National Park! You can rent canoes at various places and paddle through narrow ditches and creeks in complete silence. And you might even encounter beavers!

You must try

Dutch specialties, who doesn't know them? Zeeland Bolus, Frisian Dúmkes, Haagse Hopjes, Gouda stroopwafels, Dutch Nieuwe… And did you know that speculaas originated during the VOC period, with the 'new' spices such as cloves, nutmeg, cinnamon? Would the good old 'hair salon' from the shawarma tent ever become as famous?

The Dutch Nieuwe: a real Dutch specialty.

Wide range of campers and caravans

Would you like to enjoy the Netherlands in your own camper or caravan? Our website contains a large and current range of new and used ones motorhomes and caravans. Even more interesting camping areas view here.