What is there to do in the area?

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!

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.

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.

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.

Avonturenpark Hellendoorn is a great amusement park. There are more than 30 attractions and shows, including the stunt shows of the world-famous Sky Pirates. Come visit!

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

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

Click here for more information about Cinemajestic and the programme.

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.

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 vultures soaring high in the sky. Enchantingly beautiful is also Burgers' Ocean where colorful fish swim around visitors. Because Burgers' Zoo consists of several indoor habitats, it is also an ideal zoo for rainy days!

Climbing and clambering in the beautiful woods of Ruurlo with your family, friends or relatives is possible at Klimbos Ruurlo.

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. 

Julianatoren is a wonderful amusement park for toddlers ages 2 to 10. Step into the cool roller coaster, creep in the haunted castle or participate in the fireman's game. Follow the Dino Tour and suddenly stand face to face with real dinosaurs!

A whole day of fun with the whole family at Hof van Eckberge! This family park located in Eibergen is as large as 25,000m² and has a zoo, an indoor playground as well as an outdoor playground. Young or old, weather or no weather, everyone experiences an unforgettable and pleasant day at Hof van Eckberge.

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!

The historic city center of Zutphen has ten towers to which it owes its nickname Tower City. Walk over city walls and along city ramparts which, like the old streets, date back to the Middle Ages. Eye-catchers are the Walburgiskerk and the towers including the Drogenapstoren and the Kruittoren. Also take a look at the medieval Broederenkerk and De Librije, a library from 1561. Grab a terrace on the Groenmarkt or Houtmarkt.

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.

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.

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!

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.

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)

While Grolle is occupied by the Spanish in 1627, Prince Frederik Hendrik's troops advance further and further to recapture the city. But the Spanish will not wait. Do you have what it takes to save the Prince and the city?

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

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

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

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

There are several biking and/or hiking routes to explore in the vicinity of EuroParcs De Achterhoek. Choose the most enjoyable one and get out into nature!

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.  

De Kleine Carrousel petting zoo is a wonderful place to stroll around in the open air! Covering an area of almost 4 hectares, you'll be surprised at every turn: there's something new to discover everywhere you look!
Pet the animals, play for hours in the playground, or relax in the sun on the terrace. And if you get hungry, pull up a chair in the lunchroom.