Child-friendly camping in Friesland - your chance to completely unwind
Camping will imprint carefree memories of a happy childhood on kids’ minds, and it’s really not necessary to go all the way to the South of France to enjoy it. Friesland, where the best and friendliest campsites are located, can be reached from most of the Netherlands in just an hour or two. These child-friendly campsites, some with swimming pools, are perfect for kids to enjoy themselves for hours on end every day. Hopefully that will give you time to get in some reading, indulge in cooking a special meal, or simply enjoy doing nothing much at all.
There’s a very diverse range of campsites in Friesland, from smaller waterside campsites to big family campsites with swimming pools and water slides. In fact, there’s a campsite suitable for every type of camper. What all Friesland campsites do share is their outstanding ability to allow you to get back to basics. It allows you to stand back and take a breath, enjoy some me-time, and recharge your batteries. Literally if necessary, because all the facilities, including the sanitary facilities, are modern and up to the standard you’d expect from a campsite. By back to basics, we refer to the fact that you’ll be in the middle of nature and able to immerse yourself in it in the best way possible. For children, this means building huts, jumping over ditches, looking after animals, playing hide and seek, canoeing, and only going back to the caravan or tent when the sun sets. For you it means peace, time to read books or listen to music, and maybe some moments for self-reflection.
“ Friesland, where the best and friendliest campsites are located, can be reached from most of the Netherlands in just an hour or two. ”
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Jumping over ditches and mucking about in the mud
You’ve a good chance of enjoying beautiful panoramic views from campsites in the middle of the Frisian Forests. You’ll awaken to the morning chorus of the meadow birds, in this region and can really clear your lungs with all that fresh air. Your kids will also love it, as these tend to be smaller campsites which are easier for them to find their way around, and there are lots of things they can find out for themselves. They’ll find it easy to make friends, and organise spontaneous football matches with other kids. Playing in the mud, fishing in the ditches, and ditch jumping for the brave-hearted. The activities organised at these campsites are often simple but incredibly fun, especially for urbanites who miss frequent contact with the countryside. Farmer's golf, hanging on to the pitchfork, pole jumping; all creating great memories and stories for your kids to talk about when they go back to school. Do you want to bet that they won’t ask for the iPad even once during this holiday?
Waterside campsites
If you’re a real aquaphile, opt for a waterside campsite; near Dokkum, in the Frisian Forests, in the Wadden area, or in the Frisian Lakes. Great for water sports enthusiasts, those who like watching boats, or anglers keen to try their luck. These campsites usually have excellent water recreation options. For example, you can rent boats and canoes to sail around the Dokkumer Bulwarks, take a boat trip through the Bûtefjild or follow the Freek Vonk audio trail through De Alde Feanen National Park.
Campsites for animal lovers
Are your kids ardent animal lovers? There are plenty of farm campsites in Friesland where kids can help out the farmer with tasks such as bringing the cows in from the fields, pushing wheelbarrows with straw through the cowsheds to feed the cows, or giving milk to baby lambs. Some campsites lend out landing nets and explorer’s bags, so that the children can go looking for water wildlife, either by themselves or with a bit of guidance. There are lots of fun animal outings in the region, too.
Family campsites with something for everyone
Friesland has much more to offer than just farm campsites. If you prefer, there are also big campsites with swimming pools and entertainment teams, and campsites designed more for adolescents with facilities such as Wi-Fi. Massive slides, weekend discos, chill spots for teenagers; there is plenty to do for old and young. Professional entertainment teams keep everyone amused.
What do you look for in a campsite? What do you need to completely unwind?
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