Camping Netherlands: Top 7 family campsites

The Netherlands is one of the most popular holiday destinations. This country is ideal for an extensive summer holiday on the beach with the whole family. The many beautiful stretches of coastline, small towns and scenic attractions such as De Hoge Veluwe National Park are ideal for a family holiday. That's why we present the best campsites for camping with children in the Netherlands and show you what you can do on site to have an exciting and varied camping holiday with the family. To be fully prepared, take a look at our ultimate packing list for camping with children in advance.

The family campsite right on the border with Germany is a true paradise for camping with children. With its many facilities, it provides plenty of fun and games for the little ones. Some of the highlights include the swimming pool with water playground and the swimming pond, which are great places to spend time on warm days. There is also an animation area for children, an indoor and outdoor playground and a children's theatre. Another highlight is the hotel's own petting zoo with ponies, sheep and goats.

The family-friendly campsite also has a beach soccer and volleyball court, an outdoor fitness area and a cosy restaurant where you can treat yourself. There are many hiking and cycling trails** in the surrounding area. The nearby town of Enschede is also worth a visit.

Do you need some relaxation? The in-house sauna and whirlpool invite you to switch off. You can really work out in the fitness area. De Hoge Veluwe National Park, which attracts nature lovers with its beautiful views and great hiking trails, is also not too far away and definitely worth a day trip. If you'd rather take a leisurely stroll through the town, Winterswijk with its lovely shops and cafés is worth a short drive.

This child-friendly campsite is all about the little ones. From the fun pool with slides and indoor and outdoor areas to the water playground, everything is included. The large indoor playground is specially divided into two areas - for toddlers up to 4 years and children from 4 years. This campsite in the Netherlands has an animation team with whom your little ones can immerse themselves in many adventures and never get bored. There is a large, varied daily programme that is tailored to the children's wishes.

Other activities on site include canoeing, hiking or cycling. Bikes can be hired directly on site. The Slagharen theme park is in the immediate vicinity and is a real highlight for the whole family with its many rides.

An indoor play paradise where the little ones can really let off steam and fall into bed tired in the evening - this is what both parents and children dream of. This campsite is ideal for children's camping. The large fun area makes children's hearts beat faster: a large fun pool area with various pools and a large water slide, a climbing park, an underground labyrinth and lots of sand for digging and building castles. The integrated café serves delicious snacks and ice cream for hot days. The corn maze and mini golf course are particularly exciting and fun for the whole family.

On site you can hire SUP boards, pedal boats and bikes, enjoy a cosy dinner in one of the restaurants or spend an evening at the open-air cinema - just don't forget to bring your own camping chair. Not far away is the popular city of Eindhoven, as well as the Toverland and Efteling theme parks. Nobody will get bored here any time soon.

One of the most popular campsites in the Netherlands by the sea is this especially child-friendly campsite, which is located directly in Renesse. In the swimming pool you will find various pools for different age groups, as well as lots of slides. There is a water playground in the outdoor area, which is especially fun for younger guests in summer - just the thing for camping with children by the sea. Your children will love the animation programme and the indoor children's playground, as well as the spacious outdoor playground.

There is a wellness area with infrared and steam sauna and whirlpool for you to relax in. The kilometre-long sandy beach directly adjacent to the campsite offers you plenty of opportunities to be active or simply relax. With a bit of luck, you can also spot seals. Renesse is a popular holiday resort, so you'll also find lots of nice cafés and small shops here.

Just outside The Hague and not far from the beach is this child-friendly campsite in the Netherlands. Here you will not only find a huge water park with 21 water slides, indoor and outdoor areas, as well as fun pools for children, but also an adventure park with many different attractions. There's something for the whole family here! Whether it's a rollercoaster, ball pool, trampolines, slides, summer toboggan run or water ride - you have a large selection in the adventure park.

The campsite also has a stylish pub where you can try your hand at bowling after the children have gone to bed, a bike hire service, table tennis tables and a mini golf course. The nearby dunes and the nearby beach invite you to go on hikes and walks, where you can fly a kite with your children or relax and unwind. It's best to bring a windbreak to protect you from both wind and sand.

Camping with children in the Netherlands is particularly enjoyable at this extremely child-friendly campsite. Your little ones can have fun in the children's club and will talk about their camping holiday for a long time to come. Just like the fantastic water park with water slides, the varied children's playground and the bouncy castle. There are also regular shows for the younger guests. Your children can really let off steam on the football and multi-sports pitch.

You can hire a bike at the campsite to explore the surrounding area. A short drive takes you to the impressive dune landscape and the wide sandy beach with opportunities for various water sports. We recommend the beach resort of Callantsoog. The small towns of Alkmaar and Schagen are also well worth a visit.

The proximity to the sea and beautiful nature makes camping with children in the Netherlands the perfect family holiday. On the campsites you will find a wide range of activities for your little ones** - of course you won't miss out either and can relax from everyday life.