Drenthe: The Coolest Adventure Playground in the Netherlands

Here, action and adventure await in the great outdoors as far as the eye can see. There's ample space and opportunity to spend time together away from everyday life. Move in the fresh air and create memories. Excitement and discoveries beyond the beaten path are included. And in the evenings, it's time for stories around the campfire, turning a day full of experiences into family treasures. All of this is just a few hours' drive from the Ruhr region!

Drenthe's landscape can indeed pose mysteries. So vast and unspoiled is the province that the Dutch refer to it as their country's 'primeval region.' A hint of Scandinavia and hygge is present here. In early summer, when the heath turns green, the gnarled trees show their full splendor, and the morning mist over the wide land is chased away by the sun, Drenthe reveals its full charm.

Behind every tree lies an adventure! Three national parks and multiple nature areas await explorers of all ages: On their outskirts lie numerous adventure parks and play forests designed for children of all ages, ensuring plenty of fun from tepee building to mud courses. If you're in Drenthe in early summer, you must visit one of the eleven sheep pens-petting lambs amidst the green expanse and watching the shepherd dog at work: It simply brings joy. Visitors can reach new heights and explore deeper into nature on the region's various paths: Whether tree canopy, adventure, or rubber boot path-there's movement for everyone.

Children will want to stay at the Wildlands Adventure Zoo Holland forever: You can explore four different climate zones and their inhabitants here. And in between, there's a roller coaster, a 4D adventure, or an XL play paradise. Wherever you are in Drenthe, even the most stubborn homebodies become explorers in the country's primeval region.

If the weather doesn't allow for outdoor experiences, Drenthe even has museums with an adventure guarantee: The interactive prison museum in Veenhuizen, for example, offers insights into the history of correctional facilities and challenges visitors to solve the 'Curse of Veenhuizen.'

For those in the mood for time travel, don't miss the Hunebedcentrum in Borger-the furthest back in time a museum visit can take you, as the Hunebeds are the oldest sights in the Netherlands. A trip to Veenpark is also worthwhile-especially for younger adventurers: Here, visitors can go on a discovery tour through the open-air museum by steam train or peat barge.

One day is not enough to truly explore the Netherlands' primeval region. Whether a vacation home by the water, a glamping tent overlooking the blooming heath, or a treehouse: The range of accommodation options in Drenthe's vacation parks is enormous! But if you want to try something entirely different, you'll find something too. How about a night in a classic peat hut or a nature house?

All information about the family trip to Drenthe can be found at www.besuchdrenthe.de/abenteuer.

Right by the Dwingelderveld National Park, a special adventure awaits children over eight years old: an interactive Nature Game that combines fairy tales, games, puzzles, and nature study all in one. A tablet serves as a treasure map, compass, and guide during the journey through the wild green. Want to learn more or watch the German trailer? Check it out here: www.thenaturegame.nl/de/.