Discover the Netherlands

Welcome to a magical journey through the Netherlands!
This unforgettable route takes you through the picturesque landscapes of Twente, along the majestic IJsselmeer to the impressive Oosterschelde, combining nature and history and offering unique experiences with cultural sights, charming towns and endless beaches. Immerse yourself in the rich culture and history of the Netherlands and enjoy a relaxing yet adventurous journey through one of Europe's most beautiful regions.

This route is an unforgettable adventure that will take you through the picturesque landscapes of Twente, along the majestic Ijsselmeer and finally to the breathtaking Oosterschelde. It is a journey through idyllic landscapes, where nature and history combine to give you an unforgettable experience.

Look forward to an abundance of cultural attractions, charming towns, endless beaches and fascinating natural beauty that you will encounter along the way. Immerse yourself in the rich history and culture of the Netherlands, reflected in every corner of the country. On this trip you can relax and experience adventure at the same time.

An unforgettable journey through one of the most beautiful regions of Europe awaits you!

The Netherlands route begins in the enchanting province of Overijssel, where you will stay at the Camperpark Midasin Rijssen and set off for the neighboring National Park ,,Sallandse Heuvelrug”, whose unique inland dunes and heath landscapes will delight your senses.

The stage of the route takes you through the picturesque northern Overijssel and leads you to the breathtaking province of Drenthe. On the way there, be sure to visit the charming little town of Hoogeveen, where the oldest preserved boat, the ,,Dugout of Pesse”, was found. This historical artifact can be admired at the nearby Drenthe Museum in Assen, which is also on your route.

As you continue your journey, you will pass the impressive National Park ,,Dwingelderveld”, which is home to the largest heathland wetland in Western Europe. Shortly after you will reach the cozy Camping Meisterhof in Dwingeloo, where you can take a well-deserved rest and prepare for the onward journey.

Your next stage takes you back to the province of Overijssel and offers you the opportunity to cross the beautiful National Park ,,Weerribben-Wieden” – the largest marshland in Western Europe. As you pass the lakes ,,Schutsloterwijde”, ,,Beulakerwijde” and ,,Belterwijde”, which were created by the great storms of 1775 and 1776, as they tore away large pieces of land, so-called set walls, you will be fascinated by the breathtaking landscape. Just like Blokzijl and Kuinre, Vollenhove, their next village, looked out over the Zuiderzee for centuries, but that changed with the arrival of the Noordoostpolder. If you walk along the harbor, you’ll notice that the atmosphere has remained and it feels like the fishing boats are about to come in. Beautiful manor houses remind us of the times of the bishops and the nobility, like the Oldruitenborgh manor and the Toutenburg castle. A notable stop on your journey is the former watercourse research laboratory at Marknesse in the Noordoostpolder in Flevoland Province, which now serves as a hibernation site for bats. The Waterloopbos National Monument is a historic open-air laboratory in a beautiful polder forest. World Hydraulic Engineering; here you will find the largest collection of flow models from around the world. You are now standing on the former seabed! In former times the Zuiderzee flowed here, since the diking in 1942 this is the Noordoostpolder. In the listed “Waterloopbos” researchers from the “Versuchsanstalt für Wasserbau” have studied hydraulic engineering for years. Among other relevant structures, the world-famous Delta Works have been recreated here to scale and then explored in detail. In the meantime, nature has largely overgrown this technology of yesterday. Today, the flow models are home to banded damselflies, kingfishers, aurora butterflies, ruffed earth stars, and deer tongues. All this can be admired! Hundreds of studies on the behavior of water have been conducted here. You will find remnants of research in the Delta Works, but also of water works for exotic places like the port of Lagos. The forest is freely accessible from sunrise to sunset. Marked trails lead you past models of waterworks that lie like ruins in the forest. Shortly before your stopover you will reach Schokland – a former island in the Zuiderzee, which since the reclamation of the Noordoostpolder in 1942 has been part of the mainland of what is now the Dutch province of Flevoland. Due to its archaeological richness and history, the area was included in the UNESCO World Heritage List in 1995.

At the end of this stage you will reach the RV park Afslag Nagele in the town of the same name, which is located directly on the Ketelmeer and Ijsselmeer and offers you the opportunity to take a break and enjoy the beauty of the surroundings, or to visit Urk – a neighboring town, which is located directly on the Ijsselmeer.

On your penultimate stage, the route takes you along the Drontemeer and Veluwemeer to Elburg, a picturesque town in the province of Gelderland. Here you can visit the world’s largest indoor exhibition of sand sculptures in the museum ,,Zandverhalen” and discover the unique story behind the sand artworks. Afterwards you will continue to your penultimate stopover at the Camperpark Kostveloren in Nunspeet, where you can take another rest and prepare for your last stage.

After taking a pleasant break and resting, you will continue your journey through the picturesque landscapes of the province of Utrecht. As you continue, you will pass the Camp Amersfoort National Monument, a historical relic from the World War II era. Although it is a place of dark memories, it is worth dedicating a moment of silence and reflection to this significant place.

With this reminder in mind, you continue your journey and tackle the remaining 190 kilometers of the stage. You will soon reach the city of Utrecht and will be enchanted by the beauty of the botanical garden. A true garden of the senses that will impress you with its exotic plants and lush vegetation. It is definitely worth a visit before you continue your journey through the Netherlands.

You could also explore the city of Utrecht itself and discover some of the sights that are off your route. Utrecht is known for its charming canals, historic churches and picturesque squares, all worth a visit.

Next, your journey takes you to the province of South Holland, where the Biesbosch National Park awaits you. With its unique mix of river channels, islands and wetlands, the park offers unparalleled natural beauty.

You continue your journey and finally reach the province of Noord-Brabant, crossing the river Hollands Diep. The landscape becomes a little flatter here, but no less beautiful. Enjoy the rolling hills, vast fields and charming villages on the way to your next destination.

Finally, you will reach the last province of your trip – Zeeland. Here you will be greeted by the Oosterschelde, an estuary that is not only an important habitat for various species of flora and fauna, but also a popular destination for water sports enthusiasts and nature lovers. You can enjoy many leisure activities here and experience the perfect end to your trip.

At the end of your journey awaits you the camper site “De Plantage in Kruiningen. Nearby is also the Havendijk in Yerseke, known for its historic oyster pits, now recognized as a cultural heritage site. Here you can enjoy the delicious duo of wine and oysters and say goodbye to your trip through the Netherlands.

This is what awaits you on this route:

The Netherlands route begins in the enchanting province of Overijssel, where you will stay at the Camperpark Midasin Rijssen and set off for the neighboring National Park ,,Sallandse Heuvelrug", whose unique inland dunes and heath landscapes will delight your senses.

The stage of the route takes you through the picturesque northern Overijssel and leads you to the breathtaking province of Drenthe. On the way there, be sure to visit the charming little town of Hoogeveen, where the oldest preserved boat, the ,,Dugout of Pesse", was found. This historical artifact can be admired at the nearby Drenthe Museum in Assen, which is also on your route.

As you continue your journey, you will pass the impressive National Park ,,Dwingelderveld", which is home to the largest heathland wetland in Western Europe. Shortly after you will reach the cozy Camping Meisterhof in Dwingeloo, where you can take a well-deserved rest and prepare for the onward journey.

Your next stage takes you back to the province of Overijssel and offers you the opportunity to cross the beautiful National Park ,,Weerribben-Wieden" - the largest marshland in Western Europe. As you pass the lakes ,,Schutsloterwijde", ,,Beulakerwijde" and ,,Belterwijde", which were created by the great storms of 1775 and 1776, as they tore away large pieces of land, so-called set walls, you will be fascinated by the breathtaking landscape. Just like Blokzijl and Kuinre, Vollenhove, their next village, looked out over the Zuiderzee for centuries, but that changed with the arrival of the Noordoostpolder. If you walk along the harbor, you'll notice that the atmosphere has remained and it feels like the fishing boats are about to come in. Beautiful manor houses remind us of the times of the bishops and the nobility, like the Oldruitenborgh manor and the Toutenburg castle. A notable stop on your journey is the former watercourse research laboratory at Marknesse in the Noordoostpolder in Flevoland Province, which now serves as a hibernation site for bats. The Waterloopbos National Monument is a historic open-air laboratory in a beautiful polder forest. World Hydraulic Engineering; here you will find the largest collection of flow models from around the world. You are now standing on the former seabed! In former times the Zuiderzee flowed here, since the diking in 1942 this is the Noordoostpolder. In the listed "Waterloopbos" researchers from the "Versuchsanstalt für Wasserbau" have studied hydraulic engineering for years. Among other relevant structures, the world-famous Delta Works have been recreated here to scale and then explored in detail. In the meantime, nature has largely overgrown this technology of yesterday. Today, the flow models are home to banded damselflies, kingfishers, aurora butterflies, ruffed earth stars, and deer tongues. All this can be admired! Hundreds of studies on the behavior of water have been conducted here. You will find remnants of research in the Delta Works, but also of water works for exotic places like the port of Lagos. The forest is freely accessible from sunrise to sunset. Marked trails lead you past models of waterworks that lie like ruins in the forest. Shortly before your stopover you will reach Schokland - a former island in the Zuiderzee, which since the reclamation of the Noordoostpolder in 1942 has been part of the mainland of what is now the Dutch province of Flevoland. Due to its archaeological richness and history, the area was included in the UNESCO World Heritage List in 1995.

At the end of this stage you will reach the RV park Afslag Nagele in the town of the same name, which is located directly on the Ketelmeer and Ijsselmeer and offers you the opportunity to take a break and enjoy the beauty of the surroundings, or to visit Urk - a neighboring town, which is located directly on the Ijsselmeer.

On your penultimate stage, the route takes you along the Drontemeer and Veluwemeer to Elburg, a picturesque town in the province of Gelderland. Here you can visit the world's largest indoor exhibition of sand sculptures in the museum ,,Zandverhalen" and discover the unique story behind the sand artworks. Afterwards you will continue to your penultimate stopover at the Camperpark Kostveloren in Nunspeet, where you can take another rest and prepare for your last stage.

After taking a pleasant break and resting, you will continue your journey through the picturesque landscapes of the province of Utrecht. As you continue, you will pass the Camp Amersfoort National Monument, a historical relic from the World War II era. Although it is a place of dark memories, it is worth dedicating a moment of silence and reflection to this significant place.

With this reminder in mind, you continue your journey and tackle the remaining 190 kilometers of the stage. You will soon reach the city of Utrecht and will be enchanted by the beauty of the botanical garden. A true garden of the senses that will impress you with its exotic plants and lush vegetation. It is definitely worth a visit before you continue your journey through the Netherlands.

You could also explore the city of Utrecht itself and discover some of the sights that are off your route. Utrecht is known for its charming canals, historic churches and picturesque squares, all worth a visit.

Next, your journey takes you to the province of South Holland, where the Biesbosch National Park awaits you. With its unique mix of river channels, islands and wetlands, the park offers unparalleled natural beauty.

You continue your journey and finally reach the province of Noord-Brabant, crossing the river Hollands Diep. The landscape becomes a little flatter here, but no less beautiful. Enjoy the rolling hills, vast fields and charming villages on the way to your next destination.

Finally, you will reach the last province of your trip - Zeeland. Here you will be greeted by the Oosterschelde, an estuary that is not only an important habitat for various species of flora and fauna, but also a popular destination for water sports enthusiasts and nature lovers. You can enjoy many leisure activities here and experience the perfect end to your trip.

At the end of your journey awaits you the camper site "De Plantage in Kruiningen. Nearby is also the Havendijk in Yerseke, known for its historic oyster pits, now recognized as a cultural heritage site. Here you can enjoy the delicious duo of wine and oysters and say goodbye to your trip through the Netherlands.

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Rijssen

Camper park Midas
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PE Nagele

Parking space B&B Afslag Nagele
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PP Kruiningen-Yerseke

“De Plantage” pitch
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Nunspeet

Camper park Kostverloren
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Dwingeloo

Landgoed Meistershof

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Pelmolen mill

The mill was built in 1752 and soon became the most important mill in the area. In 1913 the production and operation of the mill was stopped. In 1973, a descendant of Hein and Horst established the foundation. The mill was restored and reopened to the public on October 16, 1975. Today you can see the mill and the production of linseed oil.
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Holterberg Nature Museum

Beautifully situated on the south side of the Sallandse Heuvelrug you will find the Holterberg Nature Museum. A unique museum with a rich history. Tip your friends
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Botanical garden in Utrecht

The lush botanical garden is located on the edge of the Utrecht Science Park. Here you can hear rippling water and the buzzing of insects while surrounded by hundreds of flowers and plants.
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Drenthe Museum in Assen

Here you can visit the oldest boat in the world, the “Dugout of Pesse”.
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National Museum of Education in Dordrecht

With more than 390,000 objects, the National Museum of Education has the largest education collection in the world. Unique, just like Article 23 of our Constitution on the freedom of education, which is the basis for the diversity of Dutch education. And this diversity of objects is also reflected in our collection.
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National Park Weerribben-Wieden

Together with De Weerribben, De Wieden forms the approximately 90 km² Weerribben-Wieden National Park in the Dutch province of Overijssel. This is the largest marshland in Western Europe, consisting of bogs and wet meadows, reed beds, marshes and swamp forests.
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Dwingelderveld National Park

Fragrant forests, blooming heaths and wandering sand plains. All this you will find in the Dwingelderveld National Park. In this extensive nature reserve are the Dwingelose Heide and the Kraloërheid. This is the largest contiguous wet heath area in northwestern Europe.
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Water forest” nature reserve

A former watercourse research laboratory , which now serves as a hibernation site for bats.
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Museum Zandverhalen

Discover spectacular sand sculptures in the largest indoor sand sculpture exhibition in the world.
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National Park ,,Sallandse Heuvelrug”

The Sallandse Heuvelrug National Park is located in the province of Overijssel in a triangle between the trunk roads (Dutch provinciale weg) N35 to the north, N332 to the southwest and N350 to the southeast, the nearest village being Nijverdal, which borders immediately to the east. Since the Middle Ages, the originally forested area has consisted mainly of extensive heathland, and in places the subsoil is completely devoid of vegetation. In these places there are inland dunes formed by sand drifts. As the name Sallandse Heuvelrug suggests, the area of the national park is quite hilly by Dutch standards; the highest elevation in the park is the Grote Koningsbelt, which is about 75 meters high, making it also one of the highest places in the province.
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National Monument Camp Ammersfoort

A former concentration camp from World War 2.

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At a glance

Starting point | Destination:

Rijssen ➝ Dwingeloo ➝ Nagele ➝ Nunspeet ➝ Kruiningen

LENGTH:

486 km

Contact details

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Geographical features

Netherlands

Your next stage takes you back to the province of Overijssel and offers you the opportunity to cross the beautiful National Park ,,Weerribben-Wieden" - the largest marshland in Western Europe. As you pass the lakes ,,Schutsloterwijde", ,,Beulakerwijde" and ,,Belterwijde", which were created by the great storms of 1775 and 1776, as they tore away large pieces of land, so-called set walls, you will be fascinated by the breathtaking landscape. Just like Blokzijl and Kuinre, Vollenhove, their next village, looked out over the Zuiderzee for centuries, but that changed with the arrival of the Noordoostpolder. If you walk along the harbor, you'll notice that the atmosphere has remained and it feels like the fishing boats are about to come in. Beautiful manor houses remind us of the times of the bishops and the nobility, like the Oldruitenborgh manor and the Toutenburg castle. A notable stop on your journey is the former watercourse research laboratory at Marknesse in the Noordoostpolder in Flevoland Province, which now serves as a hibernation site for bats. The Waterloopbos National Monument is a historic open-air laboratory in a beautiful polder forest. World Hydraulic Engineering; here you will find the largest collection of flow models from around the world. You are now standing on the former seabed! In former times the Zuiderzee flowed here, since the diking in 1942 this is the Noordoostpolder. In the listed "Waterloopbos" researchers from the "Versuchsanstalt für Wasserbau" have studied hydraulic engineering for years. Among other relevant structures, the world-famous Delta Works have been recreated here to scale and then explored in detail. In the meantime, nature has largely overgrown this technology of yesterday. Today, the flow models are home to banded damselflies, kingfishers, aurora butterflies, ruffed earth stars, and deer tongues. All this can be admired! Hundreds of studies on the behavior of water have been conducted here. You will find remnants of research in the Delta Works, but also of water works for exotic places like the port of Lagos. The forest is freely accessible from sunrise to sunset. Marked trails lead you past models of waterworks that lie like ruins in the forest. Shortly before your stopover you will reach Schokland - a former island in the Zuiderzee, which since the reclamation of the Noordoostpolder in 1942 has been part of the mainland of what is now the Dutch province of Flevoland. Due to its archaeological richness and history, the area was included in the UNESCO World Heritage List in 1995.

At the end of this stage you will reach the RV park Afslag Nagele in the town of the same name, which is located directly on the Ketelmeer and Ijsselmeer and offers you the opportunity to take a break and enjoy the beauty of the surroundings, or to visit Urk - a neighboring town, which is located directly on the Ijsselmeer.

On your penultimate stage, the route takes you along the Drontemeer and Veluwemeer to Elburg, a picturesque town in the province of Gelderland. Here you can visit the world's largest indoor exhibition of sand sculptures in the museum ,,Zandverhalen" and discover the unique story behind the sand artworks. Afterwards you will continue to your penultimate stopover at the Camperpark Kostveloren in Nunspeet, where you can take another rest and prepare for your last stage.

After taking a pleasant break and resting, you will continue your journey through the picturesque landscapes of the province of Utrecht. As you continue, you will pass the Camp Amersfoort National Monument, a historical relic from the World War II era. Although it is a place of dark memories, it is worth dedicating a moment of silence and reflection to this significant place.

With this reminder in mind, you continue your journey and tackle the remaining 190 kilometers of the stage. You will soon reach the city of Utrecht and will be enchanted by the beauty of the botanical garden. A true garden of the senses that will impress you with its exotic plants and lush vegetation. It is definitely worth a visit before you continue your journey through the Netherlands.

You could also explore the city of Utrecht itself and discover some of the sights that are off your route. Utrecht is known for its charming canals, historic churches and picturesque squares, all worth a visit.

Next, your journey takes you to the province of South Holland, where the Biesbosch National Park awaits you. With its unique mix of river channels, islands and wetlands, the park offers unparalleled natural beauty.

You continue your journey and finally reach the province of Noord-Brabant, crossing the river Hollands Diep. The landscape becomes a little flatter here, but no less beautiful. Enjoy the rolling hills, vast fields and charming villages on the way to your next destination.

Finally, you will reach the last province of your trip - Zeeland. Here you will be greeted by the Oosterschelde, an estuary that is not only an important habitat for various species of flora and fauna, but also a popular destination for water sports enthusiasts and nature lovers. You can enjoy many leisure activities here and experience the perfect end to your trip.

At the end of your journey awaits you the camper site "De Plantage in Kruiningen. Nearby is also the Havendijk in Yerseke, known for its historic oyster pits, now recognized as a cultural heritage site. Here you can enjoy the delicious duo of wine and oysters and say goodbye to your trip through the Netherlands.

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