Explore the Veluwe and stay overnight at EuroParcs De Zanding
Surrounded by the beautiful Veluwe countryside, EuroParcs De Zanding is the perfect base for exploring National Park De Hoge Veluwe. For families, the nearby town of Apeldoorn offers attractions such as Paleis het Loo and the Apenheul. Take a dip in the pool and join the entertainment program, or rent bikes and explore the surrounding area. Whether you're looking for nature, culture or adventure, EuroParcs De Zanding has something for everyone.
- Swimming pond with beach
- At the Veluwe
- Indoor pool
- Bike rental
- Wellness Center
- Sup rental
- Snack Bar
- Restaurant
- Parkshop
- Playgrounds
- Sports Field
- Skelter Rental
Facilities and activities at De Zanding
(Sports) activities
- E-bike rental
- Bicycle rental
- SUP board rental
- Sports field
- Soccer field
- Sand beach
Activities in the area
- Theme park (<30 KM / 12.4 MILES)
- Cycling
- Golf course (<20 KM / 9.3 MILES)
- Canoeing
- Museums (<10 KM / 6.2 MILES)
- Nature park (<5 KM / 3.1 MILES)
- Horseback riding
- Picturesque villages
- Fishing
- Walking
- Tennis
- Zoo (<30 KM / 12.4 MILES)
- National park (<10 KM / 6.2 MILES)
Kids and teenagers
- Entertainment
- Kids club
- Playground (outdoor)
- Go-kart-rental
Location
- By the water
Park facilities
- Reception
- Open all year
- Accessible by public transport
- WiFi in public area (free)
- Shop
- Free parking nearby or at the park
Spoken language
- Dutch
- German
- English
Swimming pool
- Swimming cap not required
- Indoor pool
- Near a lake
Wellness
- Sauna
- Steam cabin
- Sunbed
Food & Beverage
- Takeaway meals
- Snack bar
- Restaurant
Holiday park
- Europarcs
Photo's and video's of De Zanding
Surroundings



Palace of the Loo
Paleis Het Loo in Apeldoorn is a royal getaway for the whole family. While adults can admire the rich history and beautiful art collections, the palace offers interactive exhibits that are fascinating for children as well. The beautifully landscaped gardens are ideal for a leisurely stroll. With special children's activities and audio tours suitable for all ages, Paleis Het Loo is an educational and entertaining destination.


Family outings in Apeldoorn
Julianatoren and Apenheul in Apeldoorn are excellent choices for a family outing. Julianatoren, with more than 60 attractions, offers fun for all ages, from thrilling roller coasters to quiet carousels. Apenheul offers a unique opportunity to see different monkey species up close in a natural environment. Both parks are educational and interactive, allowing children to learn through play. Whether you are looking for adventure or an educational experience, both options are good!
National Park the Hoge Veluwe
National Park De Hoge Veluwe is one of the most versatile nature reserves in the Netherlands and the country's largest national park. With its vast heathlands, dense forests and unique sand drifts, it offers a varied landscape that invites to numerous activities. You can enjoy excellent cycling and hiking here; the white bicycles provided free of charge make it even easier to explore the area. In addition, the park is right next to this glamping in Gelderland, so you'll be there in no time! The wildlife is also rich and varied, with the possibility of spotting red deer, wild boar and numerous bird species. For art lovers, the Kröller-Müller Museum, with the second largest Van Gogh collection in the world, is an absolute must-visit.
Day trip to Arnhem
Arnhem, less than a half-hour drive from the glamping, is the perfect destination for a versatile day out with the whole family. The bustling city center offers a mix of modern and historic architecture, creative boutiques and cozy cafes. Lunch or dinner, it's all here! Looking for some peace and quiet? Park Sonsbeek is a green oasis in the city, ideal for a relaxing walk or a picnic. For culture lovers, a visit to the Open Air Museum is a nice idea. After all, this museum takes you through Dutch history with authentic buildings, crafts and stories. There is also plenty for children to do, including old Dutch games and interactive exhibits.
Practical information
- Check-in: 16:00, check-out: -10:00
- Opened from 1 January until 31 December
- WiFi in public area (free)
- Free parking nearby or at the park
- booking conditions
- cancellation conditions
Scored with a 8.1
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15 Jun 2026
We recently stayed with our children and grandchildren at Ponybos 3 in De Zanding Park in Otterlo. The cleanliness of the house was unacceptable: - Two mattresses were downright filthy (they were replaced) - dust bunnies everywhere in the house, especially in hard-to-reach spots - a sticky floor in the living room and sticky cabinets in the kitchen - a box bed with massive dust bunnies and silverfish under the mattress - a box bed under which a filthy storage area had been created - garden furniture cushions that smelled unpleasant and didn’t fit properly - stained cushions on the dirty sofa, with lots of crumbs under the cushions as well - hair on the wall of one of the bathrooms. The front desk tried to resolve the issues with a drink and a cleaning, but that obviously takes time, and we were unable to enjoy our first day. An email exchange with management a few days later resulted in a voucher to use on a future stay at Europarcs—a token gesture, since we won’t be returning to Europarcs after this experience.
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Onlangs verbleven wij, met kinderen en kleinkinderen in huis Ponybos 3 op het park De Zanding te Otterlo. De hygienische staat van de woning was onacceptabel: - twee matrassen waren ronduit smerig (zijn ook vervangen) - overal stofnesten in het huis, zeker op plekken waar je een beetje moeite voor moet doen - plakkerige vloer in de woonkamer en plakkerige kastjes in de keuken - een bedstee met enorme stofnesten en zilvervisjes onder het matras - een bedstee waaronder een smerige opslagplaats was gemaakt - tuinsetkussens die onaangenaam roken en niet goed pasten - kussentjes met vlekken op de vuile bank, ook veel kruimels onder de kussens - haren op de muur van een van de badkamers. De receptie heeft geprobeerd om een en ander op te lossen met een drankje en een schoonmaak maar dat kost uiteraard tijd en van onze eerste dag hebben wij niet kunnen genieten. Een mailwisseling, enkele dagen later, met de directie leidde tot een voucher te besteden bij een volgende verblijf bij Europarcs, een sigaar uit eigen doos want wij gaan na deze ervaring niet meer naar Europarcs.
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09 Jun 2026
The house was very clean, and the bedding was fresh and sealed in airtight packaging. The amenities were adequate, except for the missing coffee maker. The patio hadn’t been cleaned in quite some time, so I had to sweep it first. The outdoor furniture hadn’t been cleaned either, and the cushions had stains on them. On the day of arrival, we were informed by phone that we could use the house earlier than planned. Unfortunately, communication is only in English, which could be a problem for older people or those who don’t speak English. The park is ideal for people who want to truly unwind, as there aren’t really any great places to visit in the wider area. Despite a map provided by the front desk, we—and, as we observed several times, others as well—found it difficult to find our way around the park.
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Das Haus war sehr sauber und die Bettwäsche frisch und luftdicht verpackt. Die Ausstattung ist ,bis auf eine fehlende Kaffeemaschine, ausreichend, Die Terrasse war schon eine längere Zeit nicht gereinigt und musste von mir erst einmal gefegt werden. Die Outdoormöbel waren auch nicht gereinigt,die dazugehörigen Kissen wiesen Flecken auf. Wir wurden am Tag der Anreise telefonisch darüber informiert das wir das Haus schon früher nutzen können. Leider wird nur auf Englisch kommuniziert was für ältere Menschen oder solche die nicht Englisch sprechen ein Problem darstellen könnte. Der Park ist bestens geeignet für Menschen die einmal richtig zur Ruhe kommen möchten da es im weiteren Umkreis eigentlich keine großartigen Ausflugsziele gibt. Trotz eines durch die Rezeption ausgehändigten Plans viel es uns,und wie wir mehrmals beobachten konnten auch Anderen, schwer uns im Park zu orientieren.
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07 Jun 2026
Beautifully landscaped park with many different homes. Still, a few comments: 1. Even though the barriers are closed after eleven o'clock, there is a lot of car traffic, which is especially disturbing if you are close to the little bridge. 2. On the west side of the park, you can hear the traffic on the main road, N310, very well. 3. The wifi at the park is really moderate.
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Mooi aangelegde park met veel verschillende woningen. Toch een paar opmerkingen: 1. Ondanks dat de slagbomen dicht zijn na elf uur, is er veel autoverkeer, wat vooral storend is als je dicht bij het bruggetje zit. 2. Aan de westkant van het park, hoor je het verkeer op de doorgaande weg, N310, erg goed. 3. De wifi op het park is echt matig.
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06 Jun 2026
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05 Jun 2026
Tiny house 2. (Number 4 is not selectable during booking) Booked based on the pictures from the link below. https://www.europarcs.nl/vakantieparken/de-zanding/verblijven/tiny-house-2 - Very different from the pictures shown. (Totally not modern looks more like an old oriental house! Especially a lot of scrap metal) (not our biggest annoyance but misleading). - The mattresses there dusty so you can hold your breath while making the bed. - Shower is so dirty that we choose not to shower here. Also the fire detector beeped and after calling the reception we could pick up batteries as the technical service (td) was no longer available. However, the reception did not know what kind of batteries to put in it so she ran to the td to ask 🤦♂️. The carbon dioxide meter is also hanging from the ceiling so I don't recommend you use the fireplace. Since that carbon dioxide starts low which means the meter should also be placed low to the ground. If you think there would be nespresso cups available because it says so on the form at the door, you can look for a long time to buy them in the park shop. However, you must be on time because this also closes on arrival day at 17:00 while you may check in from 16:00 which takes a long time since everyone comes only then.
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Tiny house 2. (Nummer 4 is niet te kiezen tijdens het boeken) Geboekt op basis van de foto's van de link hier onder. https://www.europarcs.nl/vakantieparken/de-zanding/verblijven/tiny-house-2 - Heel anders dan op de foto's afgebeeld. (Totaal niet modern lijkt meer op een oud oosterijks huis! Vooral veel schrootjes) (niet onze grootste ergenis maar wel misleidend). - De matrassen er stoffig waardoor je tijdens het opmaken van het bed je adem mag inhouden. - douche is dus danig vies dat wij er niet voor kiezen om hier te douchen. Ook piepte de brandmelder en na gebeld te hebben met de receptie konden we batterijen ophalen aangezien de technische dienst (td) niet meer aanwezig was. Echter wist de receptie niet wat voor batterijen er in moest dus liep ze wel even naar de td om dit na te vragen 🤦♂️. De koolstofdioxide meter hangt tevens aan het plafon waardoor ik je niet aanraad om de haard te gebruiken. Aangezien dat koolstofdioxide laag begint en wat dus betekend dat de meter ook laag bij de grond geplaatst zou moeten zijn. Als je denkt dat er nespresso cups aanwezig zouden zijn omdat dit op het formulier bij de deur staat kun je lang zoeken deze moet je aan schaffen in de parkshop. Echter moet je wel optijd zijn want deze sluit ook op aankomst dag om 17:00 terwijl je vanaf 16:00 mag inchecken wat langduurt aangezien dat iedereen dan pas komt.
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31 May 2026
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Frequently asked questions about De Zanding
Does EuroParcs De Zanding have a swimming pool?
Yes, there is an indoor swimming pool. You can also swim in the swimming pond.
What activities are available at EuroParcs De Zanding?
Go to the sports field, take a dip in the pool or head for the playgrounds with the kids. You can also swim in the swimming pond, rent a SUP or cast your fishing rod.
Is smoking allowed in the accommodations?
No, the accommodations are smoke-free.
Are dogs allowed at the resort?
Yes, dogs are welcome. However, they must be leashed at all times in the park.
Is barbecuing allowed?
Electric barbecue and gas barbecue are allowed at the vacation park. Barbecuing on coal is not allowed.
What are the check-in and check-out times for De Zanding?
The check-in at De Zanding starts at 16:00. The checkout should be done before 10:00.Is De Zanding open all year round?
Yes, De Zanding is open all year round.Is there a restaurant at De Zanding?
Yes there's a restaurant at De Zanding. Besides that the park offers some takeaway meals and a snack bar.Is there a wifi at De Zanding?
The park offers free wifi in the shared space(s).Is there a camping store at De Zanding?
Yes, at De Zanding you'll find a shop.Is there an entertainment team at De Zanding?
Yes there's entertainment at De Zanding.Is there a bike rental facility at De Zanding?
Yes, at De Zanding you'll find an e-bike rental and a bicycle rental.