Drentse Weelde

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Family-friendly vacation park Drentse Weelde, on the edge of Drents-Friese Wold

Drentse Weelde offers an oasis of tranquility, located 20 km below Assen, and adjacent to the breathtaking National Park Drents-Friese Wold. It is a perfect base for nature lovers, with cozy accommodations that guarantee freedom and comfort. The surroundings invite you to take walks through one of Europe's most beautiful nature reserves, recognized as a Natura2000 area. Experience the simplicity and beauty of life in this wonderful environment, and recharge completely by staying for a weekend or longer.

  • Sustainable accommodations
  • Natural environment
  • At Natura2000 area
  • Natural swimming pond
  • Plenty of hiking and biking trails
  • Picturesque villages in the area

Facilities and activities at Drentse Weelde

(Sports) activities
  • Sand beach

Activities in the area
  • Cycling
  • Nature park (<5 KM / 3.1 MILES)
  • Fishing
  • Walking
  • National park (<10 KM / 6.2 MILES)

Kids and teenagers
  • Entertainment
  • Playground (outdoor)

Park facilities
  • Reception
  • WiFi in public area (free)

Spoken language
  • Dutch

Swimming pool
  • Near a lake

Unique properties
  • Eco friendly

Food & Beverage
  • Bar
  • Snack bar
Drentse Weelde

Surroundings

Hunnebed, Drenthe, Netherlands
Windmill in misty sunrise, Drenthe, Netherlands
A flock of sheep, including a black sheep, walks along a forest path at a holiday park with glamping sites.

Dive into history with the dolmens

The dolmens are prehistoric megalithic structures, and perhaps the most famous sights in Drenthe. They were built during the Neolithic period, about 5,000 years ago. There are 54 hunebeds in Drenthe, the closest of which is a 12-minute drive from the campground. These national monuments provide a fascinating glimpse into the history and culture of the prehistoric peoples of the Netherlands, and they continue to capture the imagination of visitors from around the world.

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A polar bear climbs over large rocks in a natural setting at a holiday park offering glamping stays.

Go on an adventure at Wildlands Adventure Zoo

Wildlands Adventure Zoo is a half-hour drive from the campground. The park is divided into three different areas: Jungola, Serenga and Nortica, each with its own theme and animals. Trek through the jungle to a temple where thousands of butterflies fly around or cruise across the water past swimming elephants. Or take a boat ride through a mangrove forest, on safari in a jeep or on a roller coaster, the "Tweestryd."

Pull into national park Drents-Fries Wolde

The National Park Drents-Friese Wold is a beautiful nature reserve on the outskirts of the campsite. Covering an area of over 6,000 hectares, the park is characterized by vast forests, heathlands, sand dunes and wetlands. It offers a network of well-marked trails for hikers and cyclists of all levels. There is rich biodiversity with more than 1,000 different plant species, including some rare species such as the sundew and cranberry. Enjoy various outdoor activities such as horseback riding, mountain biking and canoeing. The Drents-Friese Wold National Park is a beautiful and peaceful nature reserve that offers the opportunity to get in touch with nature and experience the beauty and diversity of the Dutch landscape.

Discover the Prison Museum

A 25-minute drive from the campground, in Veenhuizen, you will find the National Prison Museum. The museum is dedicated to the history of prisons and the penal system in the Netherlands. Through exhibits, you can learn about the lives of prisoners and the different ways they were punished throughout history. There are also interactive exhibits, such as a simulated police interrogation and a "jailbreak." It is also possible to tour the nearby prison complex, which is still in use. The Gevangenismuseum offers a fascinating and educational look at the history of crime and punishment in the Netherlands and is well worth a visit.

Practical information

  • Check-in: 15:00, check-out: -11:00
  • Opened from 1 December until 31 December
  • wiFi in public area (free)
  • cancellation conditions

Drentse Weelde scored with a 8.1

61 reviews

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Summary created out of 61 reviews

The park is located in a beautiful, rural setting with plenty of space and tranquility, ideal for nature lovers and families. Guests appreciate the friendly welcome, neat maintenance, clean sanitary facilities, and fun entertainment for children. The restaurant is praised for its delicious food. However, some guests report issues with communication beforehand, especially regarding construction work, and experience noise disturbances during their stay.

  • 05 Jul 2026

    Our first impression was actually pretty good. The park is located in a rural setting, and the cottages looked neat at first glance. However, we did notice that the area behind the first row of cottages had a somewhat seedy vibe.

    Upon arrival, there was a sewer smell in the cottage. After we bought our own toilet paper and an air freshener, it was good enough for me to sleep soundly. My husband, however, barely slept. The beds are quite firm, but of course that’s a matter of personal preference.

    Unfortunately, the problems only got worse during our stay. The sewer smell grew stronger and stronger, the oven didn’t work, several kitchen appliances were broken, and the dishwasher wasn’t working properly either.

    In addition, we didn’t feel at ease because of several strangers who, as far as we could tell, weren’t staying at the park. They repeatedly walked around the grounds and frequently peered inside the cottages. We also saw the police patrolling the park. That didn’t make us feel safe.

    In the end, we felt so uncomfortable that we decided to leave a day early. So we left after just one night, even though we had originally planned to stay for two nights. It’s a real shame, because our first impression had given us hope for a pleasant stay.

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    Onze eerste indruk was eigenlijk best goed. Het park ligt in een landelijke omgeving en de huisjes zagen er op het eerste gezicht netjes uit. Wel viel op dat het achter de eerste rij huisjes een wat louche uitstraling had.

    Bij aankomst hing er een rioollucht in het huisje. Nadat we zelf wc-papier en een luchtverfrisser hadden gekocht, was het voor mij goed genoeg om heerlijk te slapen. Mijn man heeft echter nauwelijks geslapen. De bedden zijn vrij stevig, maar dat is natuurlijk erg persoonlijk.

    Helaas werden de problemen tijdens ons verblijf alleen maar groter. De rioollucht werd steeds sterker, de oven werkte niet, verschillende keukengerei waren kapot en ook de vaatwasser functioneerde niet goed. Er was geen warm water, dus douchen kon ook niet.

    Daarnaast voelden we ons niet op ons gemak door meerdere onbekende mensen die, voor zover wij konden zien, niet op het park verbleven. Ze liepen herhaaldelijk rondjes over het terrein en keken regelmatig naar binnen bij de huisjes. Ook zagen we de politie surveilleren op het park. Dat gaf ons geen veilig gevoel.

    Uiteindelijk voelden we ons zo ongemakkelijk dat we besloten een dag eerder te vertrekken. We zijn daarom na één overnachting vertrokken, terwijl we eigenlijk twee nachten zouden blijven. Erg jammer, want onze eerste indruk gaf nog hoop op een prettig verblijf.

    Ps. Er was geen receptie, heb via WhatsApp wat punten aangegeven. Werd niks mee gedaan.

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  • 09 Nov 2025

    Delicious food too bad it was very quiet. Is not deserved

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    Lekker gegeten jammer dat het erg stil was. Is niet verdiend

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  • 21 Jul 2025

    Is far from finished but is going to be very beautiful

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    Is nog lang niet klaar maar gaat wel heel mooi worden

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  • 12 Jul 2025

    It is still under construction

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    Het is nog in opbouw

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  • 11 Jul 2025

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  • 05 Feb 2025

    Really a shame to stay here . We went here with our family ( 2 adults and baby of 8 month ) from January 30 to February 2, 2025. After a very long car ride we end up in a kind of forest where we only see in front of us big works they are doing there. Nothing indicated where the park is or the reception. So we drove around for 45 minutes to find it but unfortunately nothing. Still decided to call the reception this was at 17h. So we were told that the reception was closed and that we had to call the emergency number. After calling this number 6 times they finally answered. They gave us the practical explanation and we could go inside to our cottage. Everything let out nicely. We put the heating on and the oven so we could eat something . Suddenly everything was off. We had no light , heating , TV , outlets that still worked . Everything was off. I called the emergency number and a technician came. They already knew about this problem and apparently this is everywhere in all houses. The technician could not help us and finally left. There we were with an 8 month old baby in the cold and no food. That night we drove to the MC do to get something to eat and unfortunately we had to book a night in a hotel nearby because it was so terribly cold in the house and totally unhealthy for our son. ( His little hands were all ice cold and was completely upset). The day after we returned the keys and asked for our money back. We got the money back and had to book something else last minute so we still had a nice 3 days.

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    Echt een schande om hier te verblijven . We gingen met ons gezin ( 2 volwassenen en baby van 8 maand ) hier naar toe van 30 januari tot 2 februari 2025. Na een hele lange autorit komen we terecht in een soort van bos waar we alleen voor ons grote werken zien die ze daar aan het uit voeren zijn. Niks aan geduid waar het park is of de receptie. Zo een goed 45 min rond gereden om dit te vinden maar helaas niks . Toch maar besloten om te bellen naar de receptie dit was om 17u . Kregen we dus te horen dat de receptie toe was en dat we moesten bellen naar het noodnummer. Na 6 keer bellen naar dit nummer namen ze eindelijk op . Ze gaven ons de praktische uitleg en we konden binnen naar ons huisje. Alles mooi uitgelaten. We zetten de verwarming op en de oven zo dat we iets konden eten . Is plots alles uit. We hadden geen licht , verwarming, tv, stopcontacten die nog werkten. Alles was gewoon uit . Terug naar dat nood nummer gebeld en er is een technieker geweest . Zij wisten al effe van dit problemen en blijkbaar is dit overal in alle huisjes. De technieker kon ons niet helpen en is dus uiteindelijk vertrokken. Daar zaten we dan met een baby van 8 maand in de kou en geen eten . Zijn we die avond naar de MC do gereden om toch iets te kunnen eten en hebben we jammer genoeg een nacht moeten boeken in een hotel in de buurt omdat het daar zo vreselijk kou was in het huisje en totaal niet gezond was voor ons zoontje . ( Zijn handjes hadden helemaal ijskoud en was helemaal overstuur). De dag nadien hebben we de sleutels terug gegeven en gevraagd om ons geld terug te kunnen krijgen. Het geld hebben we gelukkig terug gehad en hebben hiermee dan iets anders last minuut moeten boeken en zo hebben we er toch nog een leuke 3 dagen kunnen van Maken .

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Frequently asked questions about Drentse Weelde

  1. Does park Drentse Weelde have a swimming pool?

    There is no pool available, but you can take a cooling dip in the lake.

  2. Is there a camp store available?

    There is no camp store at the park.

  3. How far is park Drentse Weelde from the beach?

    A recreational lake with sandy beach is available at the park.

  4. How far is park Drentse Weelde from the city center?

    The center of Hoogersmilde is a 2-minute drive from the campsite. The center of Assen is a 20-minute drive from the glamping in Drenthe.

  5. How far is the nearest supermarket?

    You will find supermarkets within a 3-minute drive from the campground.

  6. What kind of activities are there to do in the vicinity of park Drentse Weelde?

    Glamping is surrounded by three National Nature Parks. The Drents-Friese Wold National Park, right by the campground, has a network of biking and hiking trails through 6,000 acres of forest, heath and sand dunes. There are easy routes for family outings and special mountain bike trails of varying degrees of difficulty available. There are family-friendly outings in the area such as Wildlands Adventure Zoo or the National Prison Museum.

  7. Is there catering services available?

    At the vacation park in Drenthe, the catering facilities are open this year. You can eat here (small menu) and there is a snack bar. The horeca will be open in low season Thursday through Saturday and in high season Tuesday through Saturday.

  8. What are the check-in and check-out times for Drentse Weelde?
    The check-in at Drentse Weelde starts at 15:00. The checkout should be done before 11:00.
  9. Is Drentse Weelde open all year round?
    No, Drentse Weelde is open from 1 December until 31 December.
  10. Is there a restaurant at Drentse Weelde?
    No there are no restaurants at Drentse Weelde. The park does however offer a bar and a snack bar
  11. Is there a wifi at Drentse Weelde?
    The park offers free wifi in the shared space(s).
  12. Is there an entertainment team at Drentse Weelde?
    Yes there's entertainment at Drentse Weelde.

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