Europarcs Ruinen

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Safari tents (added by manager 22 Aug 2022)

Nature-packed Drenthe park five minutes' cycle from Ruinen
On the edge of Dwingelderveld National Park, with bike hire available
Heated indoor pool, restaurant, miniature golf and lake beach on site

Nature lovers, gather round – you’ll have a choice of three amazing national parks to visit when you stay at Europarcs Ruinen. This strategic Drenthe location is just on the edge of the Dwingelderveld National Park (the largest wet heath area in all of Europe), with the Weerribben-Wieden and Drents-Friese Wold national parks also within easy reach. Visiting those open spaces is nice and easy from here – you can cycle to the Dwingelderveld National Park in about 15 minutes, with bikes available to hire on site if you need them. However, you don’t even need to leave the park to get stuck into nature-themed activities – a nature playground and petting zoo are on site, and there’s also a lake beach area where everyone can have a paddle and a splash in the water. And the list of facilities doesn’t stop there… the site also has a miniature golf course, a playground, an indoor play area and a heated indoor pool with a paddling pool and slides for the kids. Extra activities are laid on for the kids in the summer months, and you might be able to join a tour of the nature reserve and nearby sheep fields with a resident forester to learn a bit more about the area. The park is about five minutes’ bike ride away from the village of Ruinen, which has shops and places to eat; for even more convenient meals, take a table at the on-site restaurant.

Campground type

Open all year

Please note

Under 18s must be accompanied by their parents or legal guardians.
Dogs are not allowed if you are staying in the accommodation units.
Twin axle vehicles are not permitted on site.
No cars/motorcycles at the site. All cars must be parked in the designated area.
Commercial vehicles (vehicles used for work-related purposes, carrying goods or fare-paying passengers) and sign-written vehicles are not permitted on site.
Discount cards and gift vouchers cannot be applied to bookings made via Pitchup.com.
Reception is unmanned after 5 p.m.. Please inform the campground while on your way there should you expect to arrive after this time so that the team can provide information about your unit/site.
No gas barbecues allowed.
No charcoal barbecues allowed.

Languages spoken

Dutch

English

German

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would recommend this campground to a friend

would stay here again

Only showing reviews for the last 30 months.

Mooie ruime staanplaatsen. Vriendelijk personeel.

Overall	6/10
Location	6
Value for money	6
Accommodation	6
Facilities / Activities	6
Customer service	6
Child friendliness	6
Cleanliness	6
Wifi	4

Anonymous Aug 2024

Comfort fully-serviced grass site (private bathroom amenities)

Liked: Privé sanitair. Mooie staanplaats camper

Disliked: Geen redder of toezicht binnenzwembad. Netheid privé sanitair kan beter. Gesnoeid tuinafval word niet allemaal opgeruimd aan de staanplaatsen.

Recommend to friends Visit again

Fantastic site for kids.

Overall	10/10
Location	10
Value for money	10
Accommodation	10
Facilities / Activities	10
Customer service	10
Child friendliness	10
Cleanliness	10
Wifi	10

Philip H. Aug 2024

Comfort fully-serviced grass site (private bathroom amenities)

Liked: The pool was lovely the kids enjoyed the petting zoo and the mini golf. Our pitch had toilet facilities which were very clean and worked well. Having the water park available for free was incredible, we went every day.

Disliked: No gluten free options in the cafe was disappointing.

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Features

Dogs allowed

Leisure on site

Bar or club house Cycle hire Evening entertainment Fishing Fitness centre Games room Indoor swimming pool Kids' club On-site restaurant/cafe Outdoor swimming pool Play area TV room Take away Tennis Watersports

Amenities on site

Bath available Car parking by site/unit Composting toilet Dog park Drying room Food shop Free wifi Ice pack freezing Internet access Laundry Parent & baby washroom Pick-up from public transport Portable toilet Pub toilets Public telephone Shower available Toilet block Washing-up area Wifi

Groups welcome

Family friendly Motorcycle friendly Single-sex groups welcome Student groups welcome

Rules

Barbecue provided Barbecues allowed Campfires allowed Commercial vehicles allowed Dogs allowed Dogs allowed all year

Themes

Peaceful Spectacular scenery Walkers' paradise Wildlife haven

Utilities

Charging facilities Dump point Electric car charging point(s) Gas cylinders available Recycling available Renewable energy

Nearby amenities

Bar nearby Dog walk nearby

Type

Large (51-200 sites)

Accessibility

Disabled facilities

Nearby leisure

Cycling nearby

Touring and motorhomes

Drainage hook-up points for caravans

Location

Europarcs Ruinen

Oude Benderse Weg 11

Ruinen

Drenthe

The Netherlands

7963 PX

Directions

Timezone

Europe/Amsterdam +0200 (GMT+02:00)

GPS

52.77486°N
6.36941°W

Please note: All distances on this page are calculated "as the crow flies" - please check actual distance depending on your mode of travel using the Get directions button above.

Local attractions

Even if you don’t need to visit the village of Ruinen for amenities, it’s worth dropping in to explore its unusual layout – because of the way the place grew, it ended up with a field of cows and sheep right in the very centre. Try to time your visit with one of the market days to sample some top-notch local produce. Several other villages and towns are worth visiting nearby too – perhaps the wooden houses and windmills of Meppel (20 minutes’ drive) or Giethoorn (half an hour) for a canal cruise or self-powered boat trip. Havelte (15 minutes) and Diever (20 minutes) are interesting places with dolmen to see as well. If you’ve got kids to entertain, there’s a handy local place at Vogelpark Ruinen (five minutes), and more options at Slagharen theme park (half an hour) and Wildlands Adventure Zoo (35 minutes). You might also try the treetop adventures of Klimbos Appelscha (half an hour) or a sobering look back to the past at Kamp Westerbork prisoner of war camp (25 minutes).

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Frequently asked questions

Does Europarcs Ruinen have a swimming pool? Yes View all features
Is Europarcs Ruinen dog friendly? Yes View all features
What attractions are near Europarcs Ruinen? Even if you don’t need to visit the village of Ruinen for amenities, it’s worth dropping in to explore its unusual layout – because of the way the place grew, it ended … Read more