Would you like to camp in Drenthe? Big time! Drenthe is perhaps the most beautiful province in the Netherlands! Space, peace and nature, what more can a person want. Wondering what you can do in Drenthe around Camping de Berken? In this blog we give three tips for activities in our beautiful province!

Get out in nature

If you go camping in Drenthe, there is almost no escaping it: nature is everywhere! Looking for a fascinating landscape with dolmens, fens, woods and sand drifts? All can be found in Drenthe! Visit Geopark de Hondsrug, for example, or enjoy the Drouwenerzand sand drifts! Walking or cycling? You can do both!

Extra tip: opposite our campsite you will find a beautiful walking route of about 4.5 km. You can start from the first toilet block at the campsite. You can also walk various trails in the State Forests!

Make it an active day

For those who go camping in Drenthe and like a bit of a challenge, keep breathing easy: there is also plenty to do for the more active among us!

Hop on a mountain bike

In Drenthe you will find various cycling routes, such as the Gasselte/Gieten or Exloo route. Mountain biking alone or with a guide, you can do both!

Go horse riding

Only ten minutes away from our campsite you will find Manege Gasselte. Here you can experience horse riding in peace and quiet. A ride of one, two or three hours? A day trip including lunch? It is all possible. Meanwhile, the riding school staff will show you the most beautiful parts of nature!

Enter the golf course

Always wanted to play golf? That is also possible around Camping de Berken! There are no fewer than three different golf clubs around the campsite. From young to old and from beginner to advanced - everyone is welcome to play!

Go out with the whole family

Prefer an outing with the whole family when camping in Drenthe? Hopefully that too will soon be possible again when the strictest corona measures are lifted. How about Drouwerzand amusement park? Or Sprookjeshof Zuidlaren? Or will it be animal watching at WILDLANDS Adventure Zoo Emmen? The options for a day out with the whole family are endless in Drenthe! Check out more activities here.

Camping in Drenthe: plenty to do

Camping in Drenthe is never boring! Besides all these activities there is plenty more to do - especially in warmer weather! How about swimming in the various swimming pools and natural lakes in our province? Or wandering around old villages in Drenthe?

Camping in Drenthe at Camping de Berken

Are you looking for a lovely campsite in Drenthe where you can enjoy the beautiful surroundings and where there is plenty to do? This is possible at Camping de Berken! Our campsite is located in beautiful countryside and close to various activities. In addition, you can enjoy the cosy Brasserie Flair and we have several pitches with private sanitary facilities! No wonder the ANWB awards our campsite no less than 4 stars!

Would you like to know more about camping in Drenthe at Camping de Berken?

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Publication date : 29-01-2021

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