Europarcs Ruinen
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- 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
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8Open all year
Under 18s must be accompanied by their parents or legal guardians.- Dogs are not allowed if you are staying in the accommodation units.
- 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 park 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
Campsite types & availability
Wifi at the unit/site
No dogs allowedReviews
would recommend this campground to a friend
would stay here again
Only showing reviews for the last 30 months.
Mooie ruime staanplaatsen. Vriendelijk personeel.
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FHU grass campsite (Private restroom 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.
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FHU grass campsite (Private restroom 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.
Recommend to friends Visit again
Features
Dogs allowed
Leisure on park
Bar or club house Cycle hire Evening entertainment Fishing Fitness centre Indoor swimming pool Kids' club On-site restaurant/cafe Outdoor swimming pool Playground Recreation room/arcade TV room Takeout Tennis WatersportsAmenities on park
Bath available Composting toilet Dog park Drying room Free wifi Grocery store Ice pack freezing Internet access Laundromat Parent & baby washroom Payphone Pick-up from public transport Portable toilet Pub toilets Restrooms Shower available Washing-up area WifiGroups welcome
Family friendly Motorcycle friendly Single-sex groups welcome Student groups welcomeRules
Barbecue grills allowed Barbecue provided Campfires allowed Commercial vehicles allowed Dogs allowed Dogs allowed all yearThemes
Hikers’ paradise Peaceful Spectacular scenery Wildlife havenUtilities
Charging facilities Dump station Electric car charging point(s) Propane/gas cylinders available Recycling available Renewable energyNearby amenities
Bar nearby Dog walk nearbyType
Large (51-200 sites)Nearby leisure
Cycling nearbyTouring and motorhomes
Gray water hook-up for caravansLocation
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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Nearest campgrounds
Unfortunately, we have no nearby bookable campgrounds.
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
- When can I check in and check out of Europarcs Ruinen?
Read moreRV, travel trailer and tent sites Arrive: 4 p.m. – Anytime Depart by: 10 a.m. On-park accommodation Arrive: 4 p.m. – Anytime Depart by: 10 a.m. - How much does it cost to stay at Europarcs Ruinen? From $41.97 (for 1 night, 2 adults) - prices may change depending on your dates and party.