Vodatent at Familiepark de Vechtvallei

Vodatent at Familiepark de Vechtvallei is in the Vecht river region set among a leafy woodland that’s well worth hiking and biking through. If you’re up for a cycling trip, rent a bike from the park and set off on the six-kilometre journey to Hardenberg, which has paths for pedalling on snaking off from the town. The two-kilometre ride to the Oldemeijer meanwhile, a play pond in Hardenberg forest with a beach and an island, is a fab choice for family days out. Fancy fishing? Grab your rod and get over to the Vecht just outside the park. Trying a bit of sailing and canoeing on the water is possible here, but if you’d rather have someone else steer a craft on your behalf, boat trips passing by the posh buitenplaatsen, the countryside manors constructed by the elite in the 17th and 18th centuries, are also available. The park is in a nifty position for car trips to local towns and cities as well, like Almelo (20 minutes’ drive) with its gardens, museums and castles, and Emmen (40 minutes), home to zoos, an open-air museum and a casino.