15 Best Holiday Parks in the Netherlands for Families

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The Netherlands might not be the first place that comes to mind for a family getaway in Europe – but it absolutely should be – it’s home to some of the best holiday parks for kids and there’s so much to do! With beautiful beaches, scenic countryside, city adventures and amazing family attractions, the Netherlands is a fantastic choice for an affordable yet unforgettable holiday. And, the Netherlands is perfect for a road trip as it’s only a few hours drive from Calais – so hop on the ferry to avoid a big spend on flights too. Here are some of the best places to stay with kids – this is my guide to the top 15 family-friendly holiday parks in the Netherlands.

1. Eurocamp: Duinrell Resort, South Holland

Just a 3.5 hour drive from Calais, the Duinrell Resort is famous for its on-site theme park and Tiki Pool waterpark, making it one of the best holiday parks in the Netherlands for family fun. It has over 20 thrilling waterslides, as well as indoor and outdoor swimming pools. Finn and Lola adored it – check out my Duinrell Review – you get unlimited access to the theme park with rides to suit kids of all ages, and there’s an indoor games room. You can also visit gorgeous beaches, Amsterdam and Efteling too. The nearest airports are Rotterdam Airport and Amsterdam Airport which are no more than 30 minutes away. For more information, and prices for your dates, click here to check out the Duinrell Resort on the Eurocamp website.

2. Landal: Het Vennenbos, Brabant

Just over a 3 hour drive from Calais, you’ll find Landal Het Vennenbos – one of the best family-friendly holiday parks in the Netherlands. It features a fantastic subtropical swimming paradise with waterslides, a lazy river and a toddler play area. This resort is a great option for year-round getaways with a bowling alley, an indoor play forest and a games room for all-weather fun. Over the warmer months, the kids can enjoy sports, pedalos, bike hire and play areas. For days out, you can reach Efteling, Toverland and Beekse Bergen Safari Park in 35-45 minutes. The nearest airport, Eindhoven, is 25 minutes away. For more information, and prices for your dates, click here to check out Het Vennenbos on the Landal website.

3. Eurocamp: Koningshof, South Holland

Less than a 4 hour drive from Calais, Koningshof Eurocamp is one of the best family-friendly holiday parks in the Netherlands near Amsterdam – it’s just a 40 minute drive to the city. It’s a smaller, quieter setting but there’s still loads of fun to be had with a covered pool complex, waterslides, a splash zone, kids’ clubs and playgrounds. There’s plenty to do nearby – the stunning tulip fields of Keukenhof are right on the doorstep in spring, there are some lovely beaches just a short drive away and you can reach Duinrell theme park in 15 minutes. The closest airport is Amsterdam Airport – 20 minutes away. For more information, and prices for your dates, click here to check out Koningshof Campsite on the Eurocamp website.

4. Center Parcs: Het Meerdal, Limburg

If you’re after a Center Parcs break, Het Meerdal is one of the most popular holiday parks in the Netherlands and it’s just a 4 hour drive from Calais. This resort is well known for its big Aqua Mundo waterpark complete with slides, rapids, a wave pool and a toddler splash area – perfect for fun even on a rainy day. When the weather’s on your side, you can opt in to paid activities like the outdoor aqua park, boating on the lake, adventure golf, the climbing wall, pony walks and the zip-wire. Plus, it’s just a 10 minute drive from Toverland and 50 minutes from Efteling. The closest airport, Eindhoven, is only 25 minutes away. For more information, and prices for your dates, click here to check out Het Meerdal on the Center Parcs website.

5. Eurocamp: Lake Resort Beekse Bergen, Hilvarenbeek

When we visited the Netherlands we had the best time at Lake Resort Beekse Bergen – it’s one of the closest Eurocamp holiday parks to Calais (under a 3 hour drive) and it’s perfect for a family adventure. The resort is located next door to the incredible Beekse Bergen Safari Park (payable) and Speelland Attraction Park (included), and it boasts an indoor swimming pool with a play area, playgrounds, bike hire and a lake. My children absolutely loved it – read my Lake Resort Beekse Bergen Review – and the resort is just 20 minutes from Efteling. The closest airport is Eindhoven Airport – 20 minutes away. For more information, and prices for your dates, click here to check out Lake Resort Beekse Bergen on the Eurocamp website.

6. Landal: Waterparc Veluwemeer, Biddinghuizen

Just under a 5 hour drive from Calais, Landal Waterparc Veluwemeer is only 40 minutes from Amsterdam so this holiday park is a great base for a family city break. Set right by Veluwemeer Lake, there’s loads to keep everyone entertained with indoor and outdoor swimming pools, water sports, playgrounds, soft play and even a little sandy beach. It’s peaceful and scenic, with lovely views across the water, but it’s still within easy reach of great days out. The park is just a 10 minute drive from both Walibi Holland and Klimbos Harderwijk climbing forest. The closest airport is Amsterdam – 35 minutes away. For more information, and prices for your dates, click here to check out Waterparc Veluwemeer on the Landal website.

7. Eurocamp: Camping De Twee Bruggen, Gelderland

Just under a 4.5 hour drive from Calais, Camping De Twee Bruggen is perfect for families who love cycling and nature walks. There’s plenty to keep the kids busy – the resort boasts an indoor swimming pool, an outdoor pool, waterslides, crazy golf, bowling, pedal go-karts and sports activities. On top of this, it’s close to the border if you’d like to hop over to Germany – Movie Park is an hour away. Closer to the site, Klimbos Achterhoek (high ropes) is a 30 minute drive, Burgers’ Zoo is 40 minutes away and the nearby quaint towns are perfect for day trips. The nearest airport, Dusseldorf, is a 1 hour drive. For more information, and prices for your dates, click here to check out Camping De Twee Bruggen on the Eurocamp website.

8. Landal: De Lommerbergen, Limburg

Another one of the best Landal holiday parks, De Lommerbergen is a lively site in the Netherlands countryside (a 4 hour drive from Calais). The subtropical swimming paradise is fabulous – featuring waterslides, rapids and a wave pool – this is a great year-round holiday option. There’s a large indoor playground, kids’ clubs and a ‘Gamecity’ space for fun indoors, as well as a brilliant adventure playground and nature trails for the warmer months. For days out, it’s right on the border of Germany and Toverland is half an hour away. The nearest airports are Eindhoven and Dusseldorf – both are just under an hour away. For more information, and prices for your dates, click here to check out De Lommerbergen on the Landal website.

9. Eurocamp: Marvilla Parks Kaatsheuvel, North Brabant

Marvilla Parks Kaatsheuvel is just a short 3.5 hour family road trip from Calais and it’s well-located for family fun! The closest of the Eurocamp holiday parks to Efteling, it’s just 10 minutes from the best theme park in the Netherlands. On-site, there’s a brilliant indoor pool with a toddler area, an outdoor splash play zone, waterslides and soft play. The location is gorgeous with sand dunes and forests on your doorstep. For days out, it’s just 25 minutes from the incredible Beekse Bergen Safari Park and you’ll find Amsterdam just over an hour away. The nearest airport is Eindhoven – 40 minutes away. For more information, and prices for your dates, click here to check out Marvilla Parks Kaatsheuvel on the Eurocamp website.

10. Center Parcs: De Kempervennen, North Brabant

Friends of ours had the best time at De Kempervennen Center Parcs – it’s one of the closest holiday parks to Calais (a 3 hour drive) so it’s a great option for a Netherlands getaway. The pool complex has indoor & outdoor pools, waterslides, rapids, a baby pool, a wave pool and hot tubs. The site also boasts an indoor ski slope, an aqua inflatable, paintballing, paddle-boarding, bowling, soft play, playgrounds and all sorts! (Some activities are chargeable.) It’s well-located for days out too – Efteling theme park, Beekse Bergen Safari Park, Toverland and Speelland Attraction Park are all a 40-45 minute drive away. The nearest airport is Eindhoven – a 20 minute drive. For more information, and prices for your dates, click here to check out De Kempervennen on the Center Parcs website.

11. Eurocamp: TerSpegelt Village, North-Brabant

Just a 3 hour drive from Calais, TerSpegelt Village is one of the best holiday parks in the Netherlands for water-based activities. The campsite has direct lake access for swimming, paddle-boarding and water sports – perfect for older kids and teens. It boasts a fab heated indoor pool with waterslides and splash play, a pump track, indoor and outdoor play areas, dinghy rides, pedalos, a bowling alley, arts & crafts, mini golf and all sorts! For days out, you can reach Efteling in 45 minutes, or Beekse Bergen Safari Park and Speelland are both 35 minutes away. The nearest airport is Eindhoven – a 20 minute drive. For more information, and prices for your dates, click here to check out TerSpegelt Village on the Eurocamp website.

12. Landal: Aelderholt, Drenthe

Just over a 5 hour drive from Calais, you’ll find the fabulous Landal Aelderholt – a popular pick for year-round getaways as there’s loads to do whatever the weather. The site boasts an indoor swimming pool with a waterslide and a hot tub, crafting and cooking workshops, soft play, an indoor play paradise, bowling and kids’ clubs – there’s plenty to do indoors. Outside, the kids can enjoy the SkyFlyer zip-line, sports, cycling and golf. Plus, Plopsa Indoor Coevorden, Wildlands Adventure Zoo Emmen and Slagharen Theme Park are all nearby for even more fun. The nearest airport is Groningen Airport Eelde – 40 minutes away. For more information, and prices for your dates, click here to check out Aelderholt on the Landal website.

13. Eurocamp: De Flaasbloem, North Brabant

If you love the great outdoors, De Flaasbloem Eurocamp is a fantastic choice that’s just 3.5 hours from Calais – perfect for a short toll-free road trip to the Netherlands. It’s set around a beautiful swimming lake with a sandy beach and waterslides. There’s also an indoor swimming pool, an adventure playground, soft play, a mini farm and plenty of cycling routes through the nearby forests. Well-located for days out, Speelland Attraction Park, Beekse Bergen Safari Park and Efteling theme park are all just 30 minutes away – the kids will love it! The nearest airport is Eindhoven – about 40 minutes away. For more information, and prices for your dates, click here to check out De Flaasbloem on the Eurocamp website.

14. Eurocamp: Vakantiepark de Bergen, North Brabant

Vakantiepark De Bergen has lots on offer to keep the kids busy – it’s an easy 4 hour road trip from Calais so it’s a good option for a family getaway in the Netherlands. This holiday park has a large indoor play area and soft play (the kids can have fun whatever the weather!), a swimming lake with a sandy beach and a waterslide, and activities for the older ones like mini-golf and paintballing. If you fancy some days out, it’s an hour’s drive to Efteling, De Maasduinen National Park is half an hour away and Toverland is 40 minutes from the resort. The nearest airport is Eindhoven – a 40 minute drive. For more information, and prices for your dates, click here to check out Vakantiepark De Bergen on the Eurocamp website.

15. Landal: Hof van Saksen, Drenthe

One of the best Landal holiday parks for kids, Hof van Saksen (in the Northeastern area of the Netherlands) is about a 5.5 hour drive from Calais. It’s well-known for it’s fabulous waterslides but you’ll need a bigger budget for this one and it’s best visited outside of the pricey August summer holidays. There’s a sandy beach by the lake, a brilliant kids’ academy and trampolining. This site is near to the border if you’d like to visit Germany, Wildlands Adventure Zoo Emmen is just 25 minutes away and Drouwenerzand Attraction Park is a 15 minute drive. The nearest airport with direct flights is Amsterdam – just over 2 hours away. For more information, and prices for your dates, click here to check out Landal Hof van Saksen.

Where is the Netherlands located?

The Netherlands is a small country in Northwestern Europe, bordered by Germany and Belgium. Getting to the Netherlands from the UK is really simple – in fact it’s the perfect destination for a road trip – take the ferry from Dover to Calais (or the Eurotunnel from Folkestone to Calais – though it’s a bit pricier than the ferry) and it’s then just a 3-4 hour drive on a toll free route.

If you live further up the country, you can also take a ferry from Harwich directly to the Hook of Holland port in the Netherlands. The Netherlands is easy to explore thanks to excellent public transport and its compact size – you can drive across the country in just a few hours! The capital city, Amsterdam, is a major hub with a fantastic airport, making it super convenient for families flying in from the UK if you’d prefer not to drive.

What’s the weather like in the Netherlands – when’s the best time to visit?

The Netherlands has a temperate maritime climate, which means mild summers and cool winters, but it’s a fabulous family holiday destination for all seasons. The holiday parks tend to be set up with indoor swimming pools, as well as outdoor attractions, so the weather is definitely less of an issue. With it not being a typically sunny destination, though there are obvious perks to visiting in the warmer summer months, it’s definitely a place that can be visited outside of peak season too. The shoulder seasons are great for cooler and quieter city visits. Plus, the winter offers a chance to see the Christmas markets, and the infamous tulips will be blooming in the spring time.

Is the Netherlands worth a visit?

The Netherlands is absolutely worth a visit – it’s a brilliant family-friendly destination with something for everyone. If you love history, culture, outdoor adventures and kid-friendly attractions, you’ll find plenty to keep little ones entertained. The country is very walkable and bike-friendly, making it easy to explore without spending a fortune on transport. The Dutch are also very friendly and generally speak great English, making it an easy place to visit.

The Netherlands is also home to some of the best theme parks, nature parks and interactive museums in Europe, so whether your kids love rollercoasters, animals or science there’s loads to do. Popular attractions include theme parks like: Efteling, Duinrell, Walibi Holland, Slagharen and Toverland – whilst the coastline has gorgeous beaches. Beekse Bergen Safari Park is an incredible day out (it’s a must visit!) and you can enjoy a boat ride on the canals of Amsterdam. There are some fabulous days out in the Netherlands – you certainly won’t get bored – so make sure you read the 15 Best Things to Do in the Netherlands with Kids. Happy holiday hunting! 😊