Environment

Discover hundreds of butterflies at the butterfly-paradise

Close to the natural reserve De Havelterberg, just outside the pretty village of Havelte, lies Butterfly-Paradise Papiliorama. Butterfly-Paradise Papiliorama belongs to one of the biggest indoor butterfly-gardens in all of Europe. Within the more then 900 square meter big glass house several hundred butterflies fly every day, from different regions in the whole world. Colourful jewels of nature fly freely around the visitor who in turn can watch them and take pictures.

Go on an adventure at Amusement Park Slagharen!

Amusement Park Slagharen offers more than 40 exciting attractions. Experience the adventure at Wild West Adventure, go crazy at the Gold Rush, or seek new heights at the Big Wheel. Or do you like it a little more relaxed at the Monorail or maybe at the Old Timers? In the weekends, or on holidays you will have a lot of fun at the swirling theatre shows and the unique street-theatre.

Learn all about the history of Camp Westerbork

A visit to the Memorial Centre Camp Westerbork is educational and impressive. This museum tells you all about the life of victims and survivors of the camp. Exhibitions with personal stories and films make the story of camp Westerbork suitable for children as well. Additionally, many activities are organized in the museum and walking routes have been plotted over the entire terrain.

The best indoor theme park in the Netherlands!

Be enchanted by the magic of Studio 100 and spend an unforgettable day in the most beautiful indoor theme park in the Netherlands! Dance in the K3 –Disco, jump between Dancing Fountains, climb Plop’s play tree, make a thrilling trip down the Wickiebaan, admire the tricks of Bumba in the nostalgic amphitheatre and brave the raging sea! More than 25 super cool rides to conquer the hearts of little adventurers and their families. If the weather is kind you can play in the spacious outdoor area with K3 Fire Mill, K3 Traffic Park, Clamber Mountain and other exciting attractions. A whole day of fun for Ploppertjes from 2 to 10 years!

A unique forest at all seasons

For nine years already, the Boomkroonpad at the Boswachterij Gieten Borger has been a special attraction. Where else in the Netherlands is it possible to experience the forest as uniquely as here? From the carrot-tunnel up to the watchtower, at the Boomkroonpad the forest never gets boring! Staatsbosbeheer do their best to provide a pleasant day for all of the thousands of visitors that come along every year. There are also activities for the kids such as building huts, bridges, and much more!

A day out full of adventure

Experience an exciting day out with the family in the most adventurous amusement park of The Netherlands, with a lot of extras especially for children up to 12 years! Over 30 rides and shows await the guests. Moreover Adventurepark Hellendoorn organizes special events throughout the year.

For all water and wellness enthusiasts

Sub-tropical waterpark Swimfun always offers entertainment. Feeling adventurous? Then swish down the slide with a beautiful starry sky or down the 50-meter-long Magic Oval. The crazy river takes you through the jungle and dark caves. Afterwards, you can fully unwind on the terrace or in the wellness facilities, such as the Turkish herbal and steam baths and the infrared sauna.

The most beautiful biking routes in the Netherlands

Feel like exploring the Ruinen area by bike? On Fietsnetwerk.nl, it's really easy to put together a biking route that matches your personal preferences. The special Fietsnetwerk App has great tips for on the way: wonderful stopping places, beautiful sights to see, and great restaurants. Then at the end of the day, you return satisfied to your holiday home having had a fantastic bike tour!

The adventure begins!

You can imagine yourself in extraordinary worlds and go on expedition in WILDLANDS Adventure Zoo Emmen. Experience adventures amongst the elephants and monkeys in the tropical jungle, with the fur seals and polar bears in the icy Arctic or opt for a trip on the hot savannah. Quiet and relaxed or cool and exciting, everything is possible.

A look at the lives of our ancestors

Did you know that Drenthe has been voted the proto-province of the Netherlands? Drenthe is home to dozens of prehistoric sites to discover. One of these sites is the Hunebed Centre, where you will travel 5,000 years back in time. On this journey, you will enter the mysterious world of our ancestors. Here every conceivable question about the ancient monolithic tombs known as hunebedden will be answered. A visit to Drenthe is only truly complete once you have seen the hunebeds and visited the Hunebed Centre.