Camping De Helleborus

Green eco-glamping in the outskirts of the city of Groningen
Quirky farmstay in Northern countryside
Ready made beds in pre-setup tents

Camping De Helleborus offers a distinctive eco-farmstay experience combining rustic charm with sustainability. Situated inside a small (1 hectare) forest the accommodations include safari and bell tents, yurt, caravan, and units, each colorful and uniquely decorated. Amenities feature a communal kitchen, mosaic showers, compost toilets, and a wood-fired hot tub. Guests can engage in various activities such as enjoying shared campfires, renting bikes onsite, and partaking in provided meals (breakfast and dinner). The site highlights eco-friendly practices, including a helofytenfilter for water purification, closing the composting-loop and use the produce of the food garden, like fruit and veggies, in the meals.

Campground type

Open now

Languages spoken

Dutch

English

German

Spanish

Open from Sat, Mar 15 to Fri, Oct 31 2025

Nearby parks that are bookable on Pitchup.com

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Features

No dogs allowed

Campfires allowed

Leisure on park

Bar or club house Cycle hire Evening entertainment Fishing Fitness centre Hot tub Indoor swimming pool Kids' club On-site restaurant/cafe Outdoor swimming pool Playground Recreation room/arcade TV room Takeout Tennis Watersports

Amenities 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 Wifi

Groups welcome

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

Rules

Barbecue grills allowed Barbecue provided Campfires allowed Commercial vehicles allowed Dogs allowed No dogs allowed

Themes

Budget/backpacker Forest Peaceful

Utilities

Charging facilities Communal freezer Communal fridge Dump station Electric car charging point(s) Propane/gas cylinders available Recycling available Renewable energy

Nearby amenities

Bar nearby Convenience store nearby Dog walk nearby Public transportation nearby

Type

Small (11-25 sites)

Accessibility

Bathrooms: Large spacious shower

Nearby leisure

Cycle hire nearby Cycling nearby Outdoor pool nearby Watersports nearby

Location

Camping De Helleborus

Engelberterweg 96

Groningen

The Netherlands

9723 EP

Directions

Timezone

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

GPS

53.20332°N
6.65514°E

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

Onsite wood-fired hottub Onsite bike rent City of Groningen A few natural swimming lakes on walking distance Hike and bike trails

Water quality at nearby bathing waters

Name	Distance	Type	2020	2019	2018	2017
Zeestrand Eemshotel, Delfzijl	14.6 mi	Estuary	Poor	N/A	N/A	Good
Zeestrand Termunten	17 mi	Estuary	Poor	Poor	N/A	Good
Nordseestrand Upleward	21.1 mi	Estuary	Good	Good	N/A	N/A
Nordsee Dollart Dyksterhausen Bohrinsel	24.5 mi	Estuary	Good	Good	Good	N/A
Suedstrand - Borkum	25.8 mi	Sea	Excellent	Excellent	Excellent	Excellent

Data source: European Environment Agency

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Frequently asked questions

Does Camping De Helleborus have a swimming pool? Yes View all features
Is Camping De Helleborus dog friendly? No View all features
What attractions are near Camping De Helleborus? Onsite wood-fired hottub Onsite bike rent City of Groningen A few natural swimming lakes on walking distance Hike and bike trails Read more

When can I check in and check out of Camping De Helleborus?

RV, travel trailer and tent sites
Arrive:	3 p.m. –	Anytime
Depart by:	10 a.m.
On-park accommodation
Arrive:	3 p.m. –	Anytime
Depart by:	10 a.m.

The campsite is accessible 24 hours for guests. Default Check-in is from 15:00 to 22:00. Default check-out is until 12:00. Other check-in and check-out times are possible after consultation and for a fee. Late check-ins can be done via a self-checkin video.