What is there to experience in the area?

Fancy a day out? As a EuroParcs guest, it is possible to order tickets for various museums, amusement parks or zoos at a discount.

The nature lover will be happy in National Park Weerribben-Wieden. It is a low moorland swamp area, where you will encounter many special plant and animal species. In addition, you can enjoy beautiful sailing, cycling and walking here.

Become a real cowboy or cowgirl in the Wild West for a day. In amusement park Slagharen you will have an unforgettable day full of excitement and adrenaline. Swing in the Tomahawk, launch into the Gold Rush, or splash about in Ripsaw Falls. There are also plenty of fun attractions for the little ones. During the winter months, the park is transformed into Winter Slagharen with countless lights, atmospheric decorations and a magical wishing tree.

The funniest and biggest play farm in the East: The Flierefluiter!

Will you come too? There is plenty to do for children aged 2-12 and their parents, carers or grandparents. At the Flierefluiter, you can come and visit us rain or shine, because with the largest indoor and outdoor playground, there is always a party going on: cycling, go-karting, sliding, climbing, running and fooling around all day! Also discover the children's farm with free pony rides on real ponies and a real cuddle area with rabbits and guinea pigs. In the large swimming pool with water slides you will have the most fun in the water!

The surroundings of EuroParcs Reestervallei and IJhorst offer beautiful cycling and walking possibilities.

Welcome to Dwingelderveld National Park, the largest wet moorland area in Europe! Be surprised by the panoramic views, beautiful forests and deafening silence. What makes this area so special is that the heathland is maintained by two flocks of sheep with a shepherd. You can admire these heath sheep at the Ruinen and Lhee sheepfolds. Start your cycling or walking route at Bezoekerscentrum Dwingelderveld and enjoy all the flora and fauna you will encounter.

Of course, a visit to Giethoorn also means a trip on the water. Stand at the helm yourself in a whisper boat or sloop, take a guided tour or get active yourself in a canoe or traditional Giethoorn punter.

For friendliness and hospitality, Meppel is the place to be. The bustling center of Meppel is not large, making it very easy to explore. The town is characterized by impressive historic buildings, canals and bridges. Stroll through the charming streets, shop in the best stores and admire the charming squares.

Staphorst has an interesting culture and community as well as a vibrant shopping area. In Staphorst you can park everywhere for free, so shoppers: live it up! Staphorst also has a beautiful area where you can walk.

Old city walls, the Sassenpoort and the Melkmarkt, these are just a few of the traces of the past in the historic city center of Zwolle. The glory of the Hanseatic city of Overijssel in the fifteenth century is still fully visible. Stroll through the old streets, enjoy a snack and drink on one of the lovely terraces or go shopping. While you're here, you should pay a visit to Museum De Fundatie for visual arts or the Waanders In de Broeren bookshop, which is located in a 15th-century church.

Bird lovers can admire many Dutch, but also European bird species to their heart's content in the small, but fine Vogelpark Ruinen. From oystercatcher to the snowy owl, in no time you will make a complete journey through the European bird kingdom. The park is open from April to October.

Attention gardeners and garden lovers! This spring, you can be inspired by no fewer than 25 different flowering gardens on one site at De Luie Tuinman. Stroll through the gardens and then settle down for a cup of coffee with a delicious pastry. In the shop you can buy special stuff from all over the world. Opened from April.

At Wildlands it is possible, making a world expedition in one day. In Wildlands Adventure Zoo Emmen you will travel together through the jungle, the polar region and the savannah.

In and around the Zwarte Dennen playpond in the Staphorst forest area, the kids can have a great time. The sandy beaches are suitable for the little ones and on the playground children can also have fun outside the water.

De Drentse Koe play and ice farm means endless fun and games in a very nice place: the farm! This farm in Ruinerwold has grown into a huge petting zoo, where children can climb, clamber, jump and pet animals all day long. For a day, you really get that farmer's feeling. You can also enjoy sandwiches and a 'Drents Koe Ice Cream', made from fresh milk.

During the warmer days you can lay your towel down on the sand of Nijstad beach, near Hoogeveen. Take a cooling dip in the beautiful natural swimming water and relax in the sun. Active people can go paddle boarding or diving. At the swimming lake you can enjoy a snack and drink in Paviljoen Nijstad. In the recreational area, everyone can enjoy themselves throughout the day with activities such as raft building, archery and pedal boating.

More than 5,000 years ago, farmer's people raised imposing burial vaults, also known as the dolmens. At the Hunebedcentrum you can take an interesting journey into prehistory and discover the secrets behind the dolmens.

With 1,100 kilometres of cycle paths, Drenthe is the perfect province to explore by bike. But not only that, the province also lends itself well to mountain biking, hiking, Nordic walking and horse riding. Cycle and walk through the vast forests and moorland landscapes to the dolmens.