Our camping side is in the holiday region EMSLAND close to the border of the Netherlands. There are several tourist attractions and trip destinations in Germany and in the Netherlands as well as several hiking trails, cycling routes, and geocaches. Despite the quiet location it is ideal for active guests. Here a summary of our favorite destinations:
Germany
Schloss Dankern
The vacation center Schloss Dankern is located about 6 km from the EMSLAND-CAMP. It has several attractions such as indoor and outdoor playgrounds, an outdoor swimming bath, and a roller coaster – it is ideal for an exciting trip with kids. Right next to the park you can find a high rope course, a large bathing lake including a water ski course and an adventure miniature golf course.
Spaßbad Topas
Weather independent fun for kids can be found at the Spassbad Topas in Dankern (approx. 6 km). It has water slides and a large water playing ground and is lots of fun for kids.
Emslandring Dankern
You can also find a go-kart track which offers lots of fun for Young and Old.
Battle Kart Dankern
Immerse yourself in an augmented reality and experience different tracks and game modes. You can compete against each other in up to twelve specially adapted electric karts on a playing field covering over 2,000 square meters. Click here for the website
Funpark Meppen
Lots of fun and activities are available at the Funpark Meppen (approx. 13 km) including tracks for jeeps, quad bikes, buggy, and go-kart as well as playing paintball.
Baggerpark Emsland
Who had not the dream as a child to drive an excavator? It is possible. You can be an excavator driver at the Baggerpark Emsland (approx. 4 km). Furthermore adults and children starting 6 years of age can drive quads bikes on an off- road track.
Bike-Park Haren
Are you looking for action? Then you can now try out the new pump track including professionally designed descents and jumps at the bike park in Haren.
Alpakazucht Büter
Do you also love alpacas? For animal lovers, the Emsland Alpacas just 2 km away are just the right thing. You can take alpaca tours and buy farm products, such as clothing made from alpaca wool in the farm store. Business hours can be found online at Alpakazucht Büter.
Freilichtbühne Meppen
The volunteer actors of the open-air stage in Meppen perform musicals, plays, as well as children’s and family plays in front of about 35,000 visitors per year. The stage has a beautiful atmosphere and especially the evening performances are an absolute highlight (approx. 18km).
German-Dutch Bee Center
The importance of beekeeping is presented and documented in the Bourtanger Moor. The outdoor area with its exhibition is freely accessible and you are always welcome there. The buildings are always open on Sundays from 10:00am to 12:00pm in the summer months from April to September (except holidays).
Emsland Dom in Haren
Die 1911 geweihte Kuppelkirche St.-Martinus im Zentrum von Haren ist das Wahrzeichen der Stadt. Für den Bau stand kein geringerer Pate als der Petersdom in Rom. Eine Außenbesichtigung ist jederzeit möglich.
Netherlands
Veenpark
The Museum Veenpark in Barger-Compascuum provides an insight into the past. You can relive older times by visiting old, and original houses. Outstanding is also the ride with an old peat train and peat ship and the little shops are lovely.
Zoo Emmen
One of the most beautiful zoos in Europe is the Zoo WILDLANDS in Emmen. It is possible to observe the animals from a Jeep, by boat, or by foot. Thanks to large compounds and many free-roaming animals this zoo is worth a visit.
Bargerveen
The International nature park Bourtanger Moor-Bargerveen offers peace and nature. In this beautiful area it is possible to bike and hike. Additional to frogs, sheeps and cattle, many rare animals and plants can be found.
Monastery Ter Apel
The largest preserved monastery in Groningen is the monastery in Ter Apel (approx. 14 km). Beautiful architecture and varying exhibitions provide for an open meeting place.
Emmen
Emmen (approx. 20 km) is a small town with about 120.000 citizens. It has a lovely city centre for shopping, food and drinks.
Klazienaveen
More than 140 stores guarantee a fun shopping trip in Klazienaveen (approx. 16 km). There is a weekly market every Saturday afternoon from 12pm to 5pm with over 15 stalls.
Biking, Hiking, and Geocaching
The region also offers other leisure activities. As well as the option of hiring boats and exploring the area on the water, you can take advantage of the many hiking and cycling tra ils. The Dutch app Fietsknop or the junction cycling mapare also great for cycling, allowing you to put together your own routes to suit your mood.
Another great way to get to know the area is to find geocaches. Both in the immediate vicinity of the campsite and within a radius of a few kilometers, there are many geocaches waiting to be discovered. The perfect combination with a walk or bike ride.
You can find more information about tours, excursions and geocaches on the following pages:
- Emsland Routenplaner
- Emsland.com
- Drenthe.nl
- Geocaches close to places of interests in the area Emsland
Close by
Our favorite destinations in immediate surrounding can be found in our flyer.