Camping de Blökke

With a wealth of towns and cities to visit on both sides of the border, choosing where to begin might be a challenge. After exploring Dinxperlo, start with a trip to the town of Winterswijk (25 minutes’ drive) for visits to Harmienehoeve dairy farm, Sevink Molen indoor play centre, Villa Mondriaan art museum, and the indoor go-karting track. For days spent dipping toes into the past, head first to Aalten (15 minutes) to visit the National Hideout Museum, then venture farther for Slangenburg and Huis Bergh castles (both 25 minutes) and the open-air Erve Kots museum (20 minutes). When ready to cross over into Germany, make a beeline for the city of Bocholt (20 minutes) where a subtropical swimming pool, textile museum and stunning historical town hall building are must-visits. Travel onwards for strolls about the Anholter Schweiz Wildlife Park and visits to Anholt castle (both 15 minutes), and trips to Essen (an hour) and Düsseldorf (one hour 15 minutes).