Recreatiepark de Paalberg

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Plenty to enjoy at this 5-star Recreation Park De Paalberg in the Veluwe

Recreatiepark De Paalberg is a 5-star paradise, hidden in the Veluwe forests, right next to the enchanting Ermelose heather. Whether you're a camping fanatic or prefer to stay in a cozy accommodation, there's something here for all ages; from playing soccer, tennis and miniature golf to relaxing in indoor and outdoor pools. Feeling adventurous? Try the onsite climbing forest! The Paalberg is a paradise for children and adults alike.

  • Only royal recreation park in the Netherlands
  • 5-star
  • In the middle of the Veluwe forests
  • On the edge of the Ermelose heathland
  • Animation in high season
  • Free wifi throughout the property
  • Multiple playgrounds
  • Separate paddling pool
  • Whirpool
  • Outdoor pool
  • Heated indoor pool
  • Multi-purpose sports field and pumptrack
  • Own climbing forest
  • Car-free camping
  • Restaurant and snack bar

Facilities and activities at Recreatiepark de Paalberg

(Sports) activities

  • Bicycle rental
  • Mini golf
  • Sports field
  • Tennis court
  • Soccer field

Activities in the area

  • Theme park (<30 KM / 12.4 MILES)
  • Brewery (<10 KM / 6.2 MILES)
  • Cycling
  • Golf course (<10 KM / 6.2 MILES)
  • Treetop adventure park
  • Museums (<5 KM / 3.1 Miles)
  • Nature park (<5 KM / 3.1 MILES)
  • Picturesque villages
  • Walking
  • Zoo (<30 KM / 12.4 MILES)

Kids and teenagers

  • Entertainment
  • Playground (outdoor)
  • Bouncy castle

Location

  • Near a forest

Park facilities

  • Reception
  • Open all year
  • Charging point for electric car
  • Supermarket
  • WiFi in public area (free)
  • Free parking nearby or at the park

Spoken language

  • Dutch
  • German
  • English

Swimming pool

  • Indoor pool
  • Outdoor pool
  • Water slide
  • Paddling pool

Unique properties

  • 4 / 5 star campsite

Food & Beverage

  • Snack bar
  • Restaurant
Recreatiepark de Paalberg

Surroundings

Two bicycles rest in purple heather fields near Ermelo, Gelderland, Netherlands, with trees and sky in view.
Apenheul, Apeldoorn, Gelderland, Netherlands
Happy families have fun outdoors at a holiday park with glamping tents and colorful accommodations in the background.

Full day of fun at Walibi Holland (27 km)

Crazy about adrenaline and fun? Then Walibi Holland is the place to be! From dizzying roller coasters that will make your heart race to water rides that will keep you nice and cool even on the hottest days. It is not only a playground for kids, but also a playground for adults who secretly never grew up. Whether you are a roller coaster lover, love slides or just fancy a relaxing day of fun, Walibi Holland has it all.

Grand mansion with Dutch flag and elegant gardens at a glamping holiday park destination.
Three people walk through an autumn forest

Monkey watching

Fancy a day of naughty adventures? Then come to the Apenheul, just 25 km from the recreation park! Here the monkeys hang out all day and are guaranteed to make your day hilarious. From roaring baboons to cute ring-tailed lemurs, you'll be eyeballing all that monkey fun. And best of all? Some monkeys just roam free, so you have a unique opportunity for a close-up with these mischievous creatures.


Full enjoyment of nature

From glamping De Paalberg you walk straight onto the Ermelose Heide, a vast area of no less than 380 hectares, located between Staverden and Ermelo. It is the ideal place for nature lovers, with several hiking trails varying in distance. During your walk you might just run into a shepherd with his flock of sheep, especially if you follow the route to the Ermelo Sheepfold. Besides hiking, the area offers numerous cycling opportunities through forests, over moors and past picturesque rural areas. And with the village of Ermelo just 5 minutes away by bike and the beautiful Veluwerandmeren just 25 minutes by bike, there is always something to discover. Animal lovers will also get their money's worth here, with small game and various bird species.

Visiting Paleis het Loo

A visit to the enchanting Veluwe is not complete without a trip to Paleis Het Loo! This magnificent palace, which is a half-hour drive from the park, has a new, breathtaking underground section, including the special Junior Palace. Designed in the Dutch classical style, the palace has beautiful gardens and fountains. Be guided through three captivating audio narratives as you explore the renovated rooms and iconic halls. Discover the fascinating history of the palace, the House of Orange and the Netherlands. Palace Het Loo continues to surprise and enchant you, even during its transformation. So be sure to plan a visit to experience this cultural gem and enjoy the rich history and innovative insights it has to offer.

Practical information

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Scored with a 8.3

223 reviews

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  • 23 May 2026

    I can write heeeeelllll many positive words here, but go experience it, it is TOP here, and I mean everything, well except for 1 thing the restaurant, personally I find it (as a hospitality man) too bad for words, but I would say experience it for yourself. Personally I greatly prefer the hunters nest, diagonally opposite the Paalberg, cozy, good service and good food,

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    Ik kan hier heeeeelllll veel positieve woorden schrijven, maar ga het ervaren, het is hier TOP, en dan bedoel ik alles, nou ja op 1 ding na het restaurant, persoonlijk vind ik het (als horeca man) te slecht voor woorden, maar ik zou zeggen ervaar het zelf. Persoonlijk geef ik een enorme voorkeur aan het jagersnest, schuin tegenover de Paalberg, gezellig, goede bediening en goed eten,

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  • 20 May 2026

    If, like us, you have a camper van and need a week of relaxation with a program that includes swimming in a super heated pool open 7/7, with slide (open on weekends in low season), jacuzzi and bike rides, then stop here, you won't regret it! Arrive before 5 p.m. as long as reception is open, to benefit from the advice of our friendly staff! For French speakers, a basic knowledge of English is highly recommended if you don't speak Dutch. The motorhome area is on the right just before the entrance gate, but to get there you'll have to enter the huge complex, comprising a chalet area, a camping area, a relaxation and play area with outdoor and indoor pools, and the service area reserved exclusively for motorhomes. Each area has its own clean sanitary facilities. At weekends, you can order chocolate rolls, croissants and pistols via the "De Paalberg app", where you'll also find all the information you need. Adjacent to the swimming pool, the "La Foresta" restaurant offers a warm welcome and excellent food from Wednesday to Sunday in low season. ACSI members' discount for €26.75/night all-inclusive! All in all, a very pleasant stay at an extremely affordable price. See you soon!

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    Si, comme nous, vous possédez un camping-car et que vous avez besoin d’une semaine de détente avec comme programme natation dans une super piscine chauffée ouverte 7/7, avec toboggan (ouvert le w.e en basse saison), jacuzzi et balades à vélo alors arrêtez vous ici, vous ne le regretterez pas !! Arrivez avant 17h tant que la réception est ouverte, pour bénéficier des conseils du personnel qui est très accueillant ! Pour les francophones, des notions d’anglais sont fortement souhaitées si vous ne parlez pas le néerlandais. L’aire de camping-car se trouve à droite juste avant la barrière de l’entrée mais pour y accéder vous devrez pénétrer dans le complexe qui est immense, composé d’un espace chalets, d’un espace camping, d’un espace détente et jeux avec piscine extérieure et intérieure et de l’aire avec services uniquement réservée aux camping-cars. Chaque espace possède ses blocs sanitaires d’une propreté exemplaire. Le week-end possibilité de commander petits pains au chocolat, croissants et pistolets via l’application « De Paalberg app » dans laquelle vous trouverez également tous les renseignements nécessaires. Accolé à la piscine, le restaurant « La Foresta » où l’accueil est très sympa et la nourriture excellente, vous accueillera du mercredi au dimanche en basse saison. Remise ACSI pour les membres ce qui revient à 26,75€/nuit tout compris ! Bref que du bonheur pour un tarif extrêmement abordable vu les services offerts. À bientôt donc !

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  • 19 May 2026

    My parents stayed/lived at the Paalberg in February and March, due to a remodeling project (Winter Living). Since I had motorcycle riding lessons in the area during the same period, we asked if I could stay with my parents for a few nights. To make the situation even more difficult, my dog then also had to stay with us because we could not leave him alone during these days. This was fully understood and both Cooper and I, were allowed to stay a few nights. The Forest Cottage, in which my parents stayed, was a pleasant place to stay. Everything you think you need is there. The setting is beautiful and the layout of the park is spacious and you have plenty of privacy. The shared washing machines are clean and wash very well. The presence of (loaner) carts is also a relief. We were in the low season, so I dare not comment on the availability of the carts in high season. We already noticed with spring break that people left the carts at their houses, so borrowing them was not really pleasant.

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    Mijn ouders hebben in februari en maart, vanwege een verbouwing, bij de Paalberg verbleven/gewoond (Winterwonen). Omdat ik in dezelfde periode motorrijles had in de omgeving, hebben we gevraagd of ik een aantal nachten mocht blijven logeren bij mijn ouders. Om de situatie nog lastiger te maken, moest mijn hond dan ook blijven logeren omdat we heb niet alleen konden laten tijdens deze dagen. Hier was volledig begrip voor en zowel Cooper als ik, mochten een aantal nachten blijven slapen. De Forest Cottage, waarin mijn ouders verbleven, was een prettige verblijfplek. Alles wat je denkt nodig te hebben, is aanwezig. De omgeving is prachtig en de opzet van het park is ruim en je hebt genoeg privacy. De gedeelde wasmachines zijn schoon en wassen erg goed. Ook de aanwezigheid van (leen)bolderkarren is een verademing. Wij zaten in het laagseizoen, dus ik durf geen uitspraak te doen over de beschikbaarheid van de bolderkarren in het hoogseizoen. Wij merkten met de voorjaarsvakantie al dat mensen de karren bij hun huisje lieten staan, waardoor het lenen niet echt prettig ging.

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  • 15 May 2026

    We are currently staying at Recreation Park De Paalberg and frankly, our experience is quite disappointing, especially for a campground that bills itself as a regal 5-star campground. Upon arrival, my sister and I wanted to check out the entertainment activities. It turned out that there was only something being organized starting on Friday, which was a silent disco for adults. It sounded fun at first, but the execution was very disappointing. It took place in the middle of the restaurant without any atmosphere: no space made for dancing, no lighting or decoration, really just nothing that made it cozy. We were barely given a welcome upon entering; it was more "here you have headphones" and that was it. There were several members of the recreation team walking around, but most of them were mostly passive and did little to make it a fun evening. This made us feel totally unwelcome and we ended up leaving. The restaurant itself was also disappointing. We ate there the night before and had to wait longer for the menu than for the food itself. The staff came across as very disorganized and insufficiently trained. In addition, we find the safety around the pool worrying. There is no visible lifeguard or supervisor present, only camera surveillance. For a recreational park where many families and children come, this frankly feels inadequate. Also, the so-called sauna room appeared to be simply locked. All in all, we expected from a 5-star campsite much more professionalism, atmosphere and hospitality.

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    Wij verblijven momenteel op Recreatiepark De Paalberg en eerlijk gezegd valt onze ervaring behoorlijk tegen, zeker voor een camping die zichzelf profileert als een koninklijke 5-sterren camping. Bij aankomst wilden mijn zus en ik kijken naar de animatieactiviteiten. Er bleek pas vanaf vrijdag iets georganiseerd te worden, namelijk een silent disco voor volwassenen. Dat klonk in eerste instantie leuk, maar de uitvoering was erg teleurstellend. Het vond plaats midden in het restaurant zonder enige sfeer: geen ruimte gemaakt om te dansen, geen verlichting of aankleding, eigenlijk gewoon niets wat het gezellig maakte. We kregen bij binnenkomst nauwelijks een welkom; het was meer “hier heb je een koptelefoon” en dat was het. Er liepen meerdere medewerkers van het recreatieteam rond, maar de meesten zaten er vooral passief bij en deden weinig om er een leuke avond van te maken. Daardoor voelden wij ons totaal niet welkom en zijn we uiteindelijk maar weggegaan. Ook het restaurant zelf viel tegen. De avond ervoor hebben we daar gegeten en moesten we langer wachten op de menukaart dan op het eten zelf. Het personeel kwam erg ongeorganiseerd en onvoldoende ingewerkt over. Daarnaast vinden we de veiligheid rondom het zwembad zorgelijk. Er is geen zichtbare lifeguard of toezichthouder aanwezig, alleen cameratoezicht. Voor een recreatiepark waar veel gezinnen en kinderen komen voelt dat eerlijk gezegd niet voldoende. Ook de zogenaamde saunaruimte bleek gewoon afgesloten te zijn. Al met al hadden wij van een 5-sterren camping veel meer professionaliteit, sfeer en gastvrijheid verwacht.

    Review from Google
  • 13 May 2026

    Very beautiful and nice campground. Everything is clean and well cared for Only it is a pity that the sanitary building is much too far walk from certain fields they can better build a few sanitary buildings that are more central

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    Zeer mooie en leuke camping. Alles is netjes schoon en goedverzorgd Alleen is het jammer dat het sanitair gebouw veelste ver lopen is van bepaalde velden ze kunnen beter een paar sanitair gebouwen bouwen die wat centraler staan

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  • 11 May 2026

    Beautiful surroundings! If you want to be in a secure park with great green scenery this is the perfect place. Very quiet and large you feel the space and the fresh air. Enough amenities for young children to play and drive bikes safely. Maybe some lack of events (we went on a kids holiday period and not much was going on). The weather was a bit chill but the indoor swimming pool did its fun enough for kids with a nice slide and for grown ups to enjoy it comfortably. The outdoor swimming pool even bigger/better. Unfortunately the weather was not very inviting. The mini supermarket has what you need except fruit and vegetables and here is definitely a point for the park to review. Beautiful restaurant but the menu it’s a h by it to the short side (mainly pizzas/pastas). Maybe an option of a traditional meat plate and another of fish would help. Anyway great place to stay for a few days!

    Review from Google
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Frequently asked questions about Recreatiepark de Paalberg

  1. Is recreation park the Paalberg popular with families?

    The family park has plenty of activities for young and old.

  2. Does recreation park the Paalberg have a swimming pool?

    There is an indoor pool with paddling pool and in the summer months the outdoor pool is also open.

  3. What activities are available at recreation park the Paalberg?

    There is plenty to do: from a soccer field, tennis court, bouncy castles and mini-golf course to an indoor and outdoor swimming pool with children's pool. There is also an animation team during vacations and there is its own climbing forest.

  4. How far is recreation park the Paalberg from the center of Ermelo?

    The center of Ermelo is about 2.5 km from the glamping in the middle of the Veluwe forests.

  5. What kind of activities are there to do near recreation park the Paalberg?

    In the area you can enjoy nature during a bike ride or hike on the Ermelose Heide. There are also nice day trips to Paleis het Loo, Walibi Holland or the Apenheul.

  6. Is smoking allowed in the accommodation?

    Smoking is not allowed in the accommodations.

  7. What are the check-in and check-out times for Recreatiepark de Paalberg?
    The check-in at Recreatiepark de Paalberg starts at 15:00. The checkout should be done before 10:00.
  8. Is Recreatiepark de Paalberg open all year round?
    Yes, Recreatiepark de Paalberg is open all year round.
  9. Is there a wifi at Recreatiepark de Paalberg?
    The park offers free wifi in the shared space(s).
  10. Is there a camping store at Recreatiepark de Paalberg?
    Yes, at Recreatiepark de Paalberg you'll find a supermarket.
  11. Is there an entertainment team at Recreatiepark de Paalberg?
    Yes there's entertainment at Recreatiepark de Paalberg.
  12. Can I charge my electric car at Recreatiepark de Paalberg?
    Yes, at Recreatiepark de Paalberg you'll find a charging point for electric car.
  13. Is there a bike rental facility at Recreatiepark de Paalberg?
    Yes, at Recreatiepark de Paalberg you'll find a bicycle rental.

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