Europe Tents at Camping Strandheem
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- Teenage-friendly lakefront site a 15-minute drive from Drachten
- De Spitkeet open-air museum 10 minutes’ drive; Groningen half an hour
- Sand and grass beaches; playground; indoor pool; animation programmes
Your teenage children have worked hard at school all year, so when it’s time to reward them for their good grades, you might consider taking them to Europe Tents at Camping Strandheem, in the northern Dutch province of Groningen.
A warning, though: you might not see much of them until the end of the holiday. After making friends with their contemporaries, they will likely spend most of their time in or by the on-site lake, whether swimming, diving from the floating platforms or canoeing.
Meanwhile, grown-ups can chill on the 30-hectare beach (with both grass and sandy sections), maybe keeping an eye on your younger children as they climb, slide and swing in the playground.
Activity programmes for different age groups (and in both Dutch and English) should ensure that annoying younger siblings don’t cramp the teenagers’ style – and vice versa, of course.
An indoor pool complete with inflatable slides is a popular spot for small kids to splash around in, and when it comes to gathering the troops for some quality time together, you might decide to hit the miniature golf course or any of the sports courts (from volleyball and basketball, to tennis) for a family tournament.
Accommodation is in large tents with a sheltered outdoor area where you can sit, relax and enjoy family meals. In addition to a food shop on site and a snack bar where you can order takeaway food, there are supermarkets in the nearby towns of Surhuisterveen (10 minutes’ drive), Marum (10 minutes) and Drachten (15 minutes).
Site type
2 Open now
Under 18s must be accompanied by their parents or legal guardians.- The campground/park does not accept breeds/crossbreeds listed in the Dangerous Dogs Act (i.e. Pit Bull Terrier, Japanese Tosa, Dogo Argentino, and Fila Brasileiro) and/or any of the following: Staffordshire bull terrier, American Staffordshire terrier, Rottweiler, any Mastiff or Tosa.
- No hen/stag parties permitted via Pitchup.com.
- No cars/motorbikes by the pitch/unit. All cars must be parked in the designated area.
- The campground/park caters for families (immediate members) and couples only - bookings from all other forms of groups are not accepted.
- Discount cards and gift vouchers cannot be applied to bookings made via Pitchup.com.
- Dogs are not allowed during high season between 15/07 and 15/08.
- No electric barbecues allowed.
- Fires, barbecues and/or firepits will not be permitted in dry, windy and/or hot weather conditions.
Languages spoken
Dutch
English
German
Open from Sun, 20 Apr to
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Features
Dogs allowed low season only
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 WatersportsAmenities on site
Bath available 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 WifiGroups welcome
Family friendly Motorcycle friendly Single-sex groups welcome Student groups welcomeRules
Barbecue provided Barbecues allowed Campfires allowed Commercial vehicles allowed Dogs allowed Dogs allowed low season onlyUtilities
Charging facilities Dump point Electric car charging point(s) Gas cylinders available Recycling available Renewable energyNearby amenities
Bar nearby Dog walk nearbyType
Very large (over 200 sites)Location
Europe Tents at Camping Strandheem
Parkweg 2
Opende
Groningen
The Netherlands
9865 VP
Directions Timezone
Europe/Amsterdam +0200 (GMT+02:00)
GPS
53.15282°N
6.19093°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
The open-air museum De Spitkeet (10 minutes’ drive) has a collection of old dwellings that reveal just how harsh life was here in the 19th century. The poor might have lived in a cave-house or a ‘spitkeet’, a basic accommodation built of soil and rushes, for example. Another interesting exhibit here is a hiding place where teenage boys would gather to avoid German troops during World War II.
The wetlands of De Alde Feanen National Park (20 minutes) can be explored on foot, by bike or (arguably the best way) from the water. If you’re happy to move under your own steam, there are paddleboard and canoe routes; if not, you can book a tour on a sailing boat.
Colourful, spiky and geometrical, the canalside Groninger Museum in Groningen (half an hour) houses archaeological treasures, paintings by the likes of Van Gogh and Rubens, and temporary shows, including the Children’s Biennale (in even years), with interactive exhibits.
Water quality at nearby bathing waters
| Name | Distance | Type | 2020 | 2019 | 2018 | 2017 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Badstrand Prins Bernhardweg, Schiermonnikoog | 38.9 km | Sea | Excellent | Excellent | Excellent | Excellent |
| Badstrand Buren, Ameland | 42.8 km | Sea | Excellent | Excellent | Excellent | Excellent |
| Badstrand Nes, Ameland | 43.8 km | Sea | Excellent | Excellent | Excellent | Excellent |
Data source: European Environment Agency
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Frequently asked questions
- Does Europe Tents at Camping Strandheem have a swimming pool? No View all features
- Is Europe Tents at Camping Strandheem dog friendly? Yes View all features
- What attractions are near Europe Tents at Camping Strandheem? The open-air museum De Spitkeet (10 minutes’ drive) has a collection of old dwellings that reveal just how harsh life was here in the 19th century. The poor might have lived in … Read more
- When can I check in and check out of Europe Tents at Camping Strandheem?
Read moreOn-site accommodation Arrive: 3 p.m. – Anytime Depart by: 10 a.m. - How much does it cost to stay at Europe Tents at Camping Strandheem? From $142.43 (for 3 nights, 5 people) - prices may change depending on your dates and party.