What is there to do in the area?

Fancy a day out? As a EuroParcs guest, it is possible to order tickets for various museums, amusement parks or zoos at a discount.

Avonturenpark Hellendoorn is a great amusement park. There are more than 30 rides and shows, including the stunt shows of the world-famous Sky Pirates. Come by if you dare!

In the rolling countryside between Lochem and Barchem are the Lochemse Berg and Kale Berg. You can enjoy walking here with or without a dog. Follow the Lochemse Berg route and you will enjoy beautiful views in a landscape where sturdy pine and beech trees alternate.

There are different cycling and/or walking routes to discover in the area of EuroParcs De Achterhoek. Be inspired, choose the best one and go out into nature together!

A forest full of monkeys running free, that's Apenheul. In this beautiful, green park on the Veluwe, more than half of the monkeys are running free among the visitors!

Feel the humid heat in the tropical rainforest and spot its inhabitants among the green leaves or discover the heat like in the Arizona desert and see the vultures hovering above your head. Enchantingly beautiful is also Burgers' Ocean where you see colorful fish swimming. Because Burgers' Zoo consists of several indoor habitats, it is also an ideal zoo for rainy days!

Near our holiday park, you can have fun in or on the water. Both by rivers like the Berkel and the IJssel as well as small lakes. There are also many outdoor and indoor pools. We have listed them all for you:

Swimming pools in the area

• Swimming pool De Beemd in Lochem (indoor pool 1.5 km from the park)
• Swimming and recreation pool In De Dennen in Vorden (outdoor pool 6.2 km from the park)
• Leussinkbad in Laren (outdoor pool 8.2 km from the park)
• Swimming pool de Meene in Ruurlo (outdoor pool 9.7 km from the park)
• Zwembad de Berkel in Almen (outdoor pool, canoe/waterbike/sup rental, 7.6 km from the park)

Sailing in the area

• Berkelzomp in Lochem or Zutphen
• Sloop hire in Zutphen

Recreational lakes in the area Hambroekplas (13.5 km), Bronsbergenmeer (16.4 km), Stroombrook (29.2 km), Bussloo (31 km)

Julianatoren is a wonderful amusement park for the little ones from 2 to 10 years. Step on the tough roller coaster, get the creeps in the haunted castle or join the fire department. And if you take the Dino Tour you will suddenly stand face to face with real dinosaurs!

Megapret is the best family play park in the Achterhoek. In a rural setting you will find an indoor and outdoor play park for children from 0 to 12 years. Also for adults there is plenty to do.

Dubbel Dutch in Lochem is the restaurant on the holiday park. Fun activities are also organised here on a regular basis. For example, the Highland Games, Pubquiz, Ik hou van Holland game, archery or a hexathlon. For more information on the various games, prices and options, visit the Dubbel Dutch Lochem website.

You can climb in the beautiful forests of Ruurlo with your friends and family at Klimbos Ruurlo.

You can experience a whole day of fun with the entire family at Hof van Eckberge! This family park, located in Eibergen, covers 25,000m² and has a zoo, an indoor playground and an outdoor playground. Whether the weather is fine or bad and whether you are young or old, everyone will have an unforgettable and enjoyable day at Hof van Eckberge.

De Waarbeek in Hengelo is a convenient park for younger children. Enjoy the numerous attractions for an affordable (fixed) price.

The historic city center of Zutphen has ten towers to which it owes its nickname Torenstad. Walk on city walls that, like the old streets, date from the Middle Ages. Eye-catchers are the Walburgis Church and the towers, including the Drogenapstoren and the Powder Tower. Also take a look at the Medieval Broederenkerk and De Librije, a library from 1561. You can grab a drink at the Groenmarkt or Houtmarkt.

In the middle of the forest and meadow landscape of the Achterhoek lies Castle Vorden. The castle dates back at least to 1315 and is one of the few castles that is still inhabited. Castle Vorden is also the best known castle along the 8 castles cycle route and the only one that you can visit. During an audio tour or guided tour, you can see various rooms of the castle with your own eyes. In the vicinity you will find even more walking and cycling routes, including the Pieterpad.

A visit to the cinema Cinemajestic in Zutphen is a true movie experience and you can park FREE in front of the door!

Café-restaurant, party and bowling centre Bousema is located in Lochem. For a pleasant evening in the pub or a game of billiards, bowling or darts, come to Bousema!

It is one of the most popular and perhaps the oldest bicycle route in the Netherlands. The 8 castles route exists since 1913 and takes you 34 kilometers along the impressive, medieval castles and mansions in the area. From Hackfort Castle to Vorden Castle, the only one in the list that you can also visit inside.

A day out" becomes surprisingly enjoyable at De Heikamp. At this restaurant, on the edge of the beautiful Ruurlo woods and located next to the famous Doolhof Ruurlo, there is a lot to discover.

Hidden between the natural beauty of Espelo at the foot of Sallandse Heuvelrug National Park lies Children's Farm Dondertman. Known in the area for 25 years for a fun day out for young and old. Large animal kingdom, you'll feast your eyes! Visitors appreciate the large animal kingdom, the beautiful location and the typical Salland hospitality. The playground is clearly laid out and safe for children up to about 10 years old. A day out where you can feast your eyes because there are Scottish Highlanders, nadoes, alpacas, tortoises, wallabies, guinea pigs, chickens, horses, donkeys, birds and, of course, goats and sheep! And especially the latter can be petted in the meadow. The striking parrot Sammy monitors the terrace. Surely the most appreciated spot on this play farm is the cuddle house where children can stroke bunnies under supervision. Jump as high as a deer, or scramble as... The spacious playground has a variety of play elements and is known for hours of fun! A favourite is the challenging go-kart track and for the youngest there is a merry-go-round. The new "Natural climbing & scrambling course" offers more challenge for older children! And what if the weather is not so good? In the play basement, children can have fun with mega-blocks or clamber and slide in the play structure.

Enjoy every moment Dondertman has extensive catering facilities, an attractive restaurant and a beautiful shaded terrace where it is great to relax! The grounds offer plenty of seating so you can keep an eye on the children and enjoy a relaxing day out yourself!

De Hollanders willen Grolle terug, een leger van 20.000 manschappen onder leiding van Frederik Hendrik heeft de stad omsingeld… kun jij het aan? 

Welcome to Nationaal Park De Hoge Veluwe, the largest national park in the Netherlands! The purple moors, vast forests and sand drifts invite you to explore on foot or on the (free) white bicycles available in the park. Take a look at the Jachthuis Sint Hubertus and enjoy the works of art in the Kröller-Müller Museum with the second largest Van Gogh collection in the world. Keep your eyes open, you might just spot a wild boar, red deer or mouflon.

Filmhuis De Keizer is the place in Deventer where you can enjoy the latest films, (pre)premieres, classics, youth films and special programs.

The Achterhoek has a real attraction. The Brouwhoes Beer Experience offers a unique journey of discovery for young and old in which the brewing process can be discovered interactively. 

Museum More is a museum for Dutch Modern realism. Experience a wonderful day out focusing on Dutch realist, figurative fine art.

A surprising encounter between cows, cheese and art. Weenink Cheese Farm is a real experience farm for young and old!

Vines thrive on the rolling hills of the Achterhoek. It is therefore one of the largest wine regions in the Netherlands. You can taste the wine at various wine farms. There are cycling routes that take you along different vineyards. You can choose from various wine routes in the vicinity of Doetinchem, Azewijn and Bronckhorst, such as the wine route Keppel-Zelhem-Doetinchem.

In Borculo you will find the Fire Brigade Museum which houses a unique collection of fire engines, objects, photographs and other attributes.  

Experience farm De kleine Carrousel is a wonderful place to stroll around in the open air! On an area of almost 4 hectares, you will fall from one surprise to another: at every spot there is something new to discover! Pet our animals, play for hours on the playing field, sit in the sun on our terrace or warm up in the farm area, also known as our lunchroom. So are you hungry? Then sit back and relax.