EuroParcs Ruinen ****
General information
Children’s paradise in the Drenthe countryside
Never-ending outdoor play, swimming, pony riding, trampolining and building sandcastles, that’s what a family holiday at EuroParcs Ruinen is all about. This campsite has a beautiful location on the edge of the Dwingelderveld National Park, an extensive area of heathland and woods. Have a look at the flock of sheep behind the campsite or explore the mysterious ‘hunebedden’ burial mounds of Drenthe. There’s plenty to experience! You can enjoy the campsite’s heated swimming pool all day, and wherever you stay on the campsite, you will find fun playground equipment. That all makes for a holiday full of climbing, clambering and swimming!In the middle of countryside
The campsite is ideally located for nature enthusiasts. You will be camping at EuroParcs Ruinen surrounded by no fewer than three National Parks. Just walk into the Dwingelderveld and a bit further on you will come to the Weerribben-Wieden wetlands and the extensive Drents-Friese Wold. Walking, cycling, mountain biking, canoeing or animal spotting are the perfect way to fill your holiday. There are plenty of family outings close by, including amusement parks, treetop adventure parks and great museums.Indoor and outdoor swimming
You won’t have to sit around doing nothing at this campsite. You can enjoy swimming all year in the wonderfully warm indoor pool with slides and a toddlers’ pool. And in the summer, you can pay your neighbours a visit; the wonderful municipal swimming pool in Ruinen. This is a paradise on hot days with various pools, great slides, playground equipment and lawns for relaxing on.Trampolining and an indoor playground
EuroParcs Ruinen is the perfect campsite, especially for young children. There is playground equipment in every field and there is a large playground with a trampoline and even an indoor playground for children up to eight years. The natural playground with a cable ride and lookout tower is a recent addition. Young children can play all day long in the sand and water, and they will be expert sandcastle builders by the end of their holiday. Meanwhile you can keep an eye on them from the terrace; you are on holiday as well.Pony riding
The Drenthe countryside is one big playground! Take part in great activities such as building huts, canoeing in the Weerribben-Wieden or a mountain bike clinic. Or visit the children’s farm and stroke the ponies. Young children can also have a ride on these lovely animals. The enthusiastic entertainment team is on hand with many more activities during the spring and summer school holidays.An adventure in hunebedden country
The moment you leave the campsite, you are in the beautiful Drenthe countryside. Have a look at the flock of sheep in the Dwingelderveld, right behind the campsite, or go on a lovely bike ride, a walk or mountain biking. If you want to know more about prehistoric times and their unusual monuments, visit the Hunebed Centre in Borger, which is a 40 minute drive from Ruinen. The Weerribben-Wieden National Park is the same distance. This wetlands area is great for canoeing or you can visit the unique town of Giethoorn. You are just a half hour drive from Wildlands Adventure Zoo in Emmen or at the entrance to Slagharen Amusement Park.
Our favourable booking conditions
- Just 15% deposit
- Balance 5 weeks prior to arrival
- Loyalty programme: SunBonus
Availability
Detail information about this campsite
Location
Location
EuroParcs Ruinen
Oude Benderseweg 11
7963 PX - Ruinen
Netherlands
Distance from Dover: 536 km
Coordinates: 52°46'31"N 6°22'14"E
Situation of campsite
- Public transport near the camp site (max. 0.5 km)
- distance: 0.4 km
- Close to motorway junction (< 10 km)
- distance: 7 km
- Located in the woods
Be a conscious traveller
How much CO2 will you be emitting with this trip? We calculate that for you (departing from Dover). Make a conscious choice by choosing greener transport options and decrease your CO2 emissions immediately.
How are CO2 emissions calculated? We base our calculations on a family of four persons. We calculate the following amount of emissions per person:
Train: 0.03 kg per kilometre
Car: 0.137 kg per kilometre
Airplane: from 0.59 kg to 1.04 kg per kilometre, depending on the distance
A lower CO2 emission is better for the environment. Will you choose an experience that is significant?
Map
Layout
View the map of EuroParcs Ruinen here. You can also download the map as pdf.
Facilities
Facilities
General information
The facilities are checked each year by an ACSI inspector in the period May to September. Unfortunately, changes made at the camp site after the inspector's visit cannot be ruled out.
- Period of opening
- 28-03-2025 till 31-10-2025
- Area
- 25 ha
- Total number of pitches
- 176
The facilities are checked each year by an ACSI inspector in the period May to September. Unfortunately, changes made at the camp site after the inspector's visit cannot be ruled out.
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Wifi/ Internet
- Wifi 80-100% coverage
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Swimming
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Indoor swimming pool (heated)
- surface area: 180 m2
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Toddlers' pool (ages 1-3, < 40 cm)
- surface area: 35 m2
- Heated: Yes
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Indoor swimming pool (heated)
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For children
- Children's playground: large
- Bouncy castle
- Camping field with play equipment
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Recreation (adults)
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Excursion programme (at least 2x a week - m.s.)
- period: 08-07/27-08
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Guided walks
- period: 08-07/27-08
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Marked out walking routes near the camp site
- level: easy | average
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Excursion programme (at least 2x a week - m.s.)
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Sport and games
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Golf course nearby (max. 10 km)
- distance: 9 km
- total: 18
- Table tennis table
- Jeu de boules alley(s)
- Beach volleyball
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Cycle routes starting at the camp site
- level: easy | average
- Games room
- Television
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Golf course nearby (max. 10 km)
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At the reception
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Languages spoken at reception (during the main season)
- languages: German | English | Dutch
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Credit cards accepted
- credit card: Visa Card
- ACSI Club ID is accepted as an identity document
- Payment by debit card/Maestro possible
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Languages spoken at reception (during the main season)
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Rental facilities
- Bicycles
- Go-kart
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Food and drink
- Snack bar
- Takeaway meals
- Groceries: limited selection
- Fresh bread available at the camp site
- Restaurant (limited choice)
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Barbecues permitted
- type of BBQ: charcoal | electricity | gas
- Bar
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Toilet facilities
- Washbasins: cold water
- Washbasins: hot water
- Individual washcabins: cold water
- Individual washcabins: hot water
- Showers: cold water
- Showers: hot water
- Standard toilets
- Chemical toilet disposal point
- Baby room
- Family toilet facilities
- Children's sanitary facilities
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Washing, washing-up, cooking
- Washing machine(s)
- Dryers
- Laundry sinks: cold water
- Laundry sinks: hot water
- Washing up sinks: cold water
- Washing up sinks: hot water
- Microwave
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Location
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Public transport near the camp site (max. 0.5 km)
- distance: 0.4 km
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Close to motorway junction (< 10 km)
- distance: 7 km
- Located in the woods
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Public transport near the camp site (max. 0.5 km)
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Ground and vegetation
- grass
- Sand
- Unshaded pitches
- Pitches with some shade
- Pitches with plenty of shade
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Disabled
- Door-springs light enough (3-4 kgs pressure)
- Water and toilet facilities for disabled people in the same building as for the other campers
- Shower seat / shower chair (folding or mobile) approximately 48 cm high
- Canteen/restaurant with level entrance or with ramp
- Shop/supermarket with level entrance or with ramp
- Toilet-shower combination (215cmsx215cms minimum)
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Miscellaneous
- Quiet during the day
- Quiet during the night
- Footpaths and roads are lit