Country Camp at Camping Strandheem

From €90 For 3 nights, 5 adults
Around the site (added by manager 04 Apr 2024)
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Indoor pool (added by manager 04 apr 2024)
Exterior view (added by manager 12 apr 2024)
Exterior of the tents (added by manager 11 apr 2024)

  • 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 Country Camp 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

Rent a tent 2
Open now
Please note
  • 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 Wed, 1 May to

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Features

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

Disabled facilities

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 low season only

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

Very large (over 200 sites)

Location

Country Camp 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

  • Does Country Camp at Camping Strandheem have a swimming pool? No View all features
  • Is Country Camp at Camping Strandheem dog friendly? Yes View all features
  • What attractions are near Country Camp 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 Country Camp at Camping Strandheem?
    On-site accommodation
    Arrive:  3 p.m. –  Anytime
    Depart by:  10 a.m.
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  • How much does it cost to stay at Country Camp at Camping Strandheem? From $161.96 (for 3 nights, 5 people) - prices may change depending on your dates and party.