In Drenthe there is plenty to do and experience for children. From one of the world's most popular zoos to swimming in a natural lake or going on adventure in a climbing park. We will be happy to give you some tips.
In Drenthe, you can enjoy swimming in the many natural swimming lakes surrounded by nature. So don't forget to bring your swimwear when you go out! The Zuidlaardermeer is the largest lake in Drenthe and offers plenty of opportunities for lovers of water sports.
Discover Drenthe from the water! Take a wonderful canoe tour together through unique nature areas and reach the river Hunze via winding ditches. You can choose from kayaks, double kayaks or a Canadian canoe. Fun for the whole family!
The Drenthe Experience Adventure Park is the largest open water park in the Netherlands. Go climb, clamber and slide or try the water jump! On land, you can have fun on the Bigairbag trampolines.
At the Hunebed centre in Borger, you will learn all about the famous 'hunebeds' and see the largest hunebed in the Netherlands. Experience the prehistory of the Netherlands interactively.
The monument village of Orvelte is an ancient, picturesque esdorp where you and the children can learn a lot about history. Discover demonstrations of old crafts such as clog-making and visit museums and exhibitions about the area. Many of the attractions are free to visit.
Openluchtmuseum Veenpark is the largest museum in the Netherlands, where you can explore a village of sod huts by steam train and experience village life in the moors. There is a large playground and a fun digital scavenger hunt for the whole family.
What does a prison look like in real life? And how does it feel to sit in a 'crooks' bus? You can experience this at the Prison Museum and learn all about the village of Veenhuizen and its history.
Drenthe offers seven challenging climbing parks where you can make your way between the tree tops via ropes and wooden winding paths. There are many fun play forests and experience trails for smaller children as well.
The Nature Game is a magical game you can play on your tablet. During this game you learn all kind of things about the beautiful nature of the National Park and discover places that remain hidden for the 'normal' hiker. Fun for the whole family!
Travel through the jungle, the savannah and the polar region and stand face to face with wild animals: during your visit to Adventure Zoo Wildlands, you will make a complete trip around the world in one day.
Everywhere in Drenthe you will encounter sheep. Visit one of the sheep pens and meet these friendly, woolly inhabitants of Drenthe.
Attraction park Drouwenerzand guarantees a whole day of fun with the children. There are plenty of attractions and play equipment for children from 3 years of age. Experience the Hunebedbaan or go for an adrenaline kick in the 'Freak Out'.
On holiday in Drenthe with young children? Then be sure to visit the 'Rijk der Kabouters', an interactive gnome forest with playground, or the 'Sprookjeshof' in Zuidlaren, a nostalgic family park with a fairytale forest, indoor and outdoor playground and petting zoo.
The play- and ice cream farm de 'Drentse Koe' is voted the best outing in Drenthe, ideal for a day out with children.
