fig. 6899RCN de Noordster is a holiday park set within Nationaal Park Dwingelderveld, near the village of Dwingeloo in Drenthe. It sits in a forested, natural environment away from built-up areas, surrounded by the characteristic brink villages of the region.
Accommodation at RCN de Noordster
The park has 37 rental units ranging in capacity from 2 to 24 persons, covering a wide range of accommodation types. Options include bungalows, chalets, safari tents, camping chalets, a tiny house with sauna, a hooiberg lodge, a heidelodge, and a trekkershut. At the larger end, the Groepsaccommodatie de Komeet accommodates up to 24 people, making it one of the few units in the region suited to sizeable group stays. Several units are adapted for guests with reduced mobility, including the Aangepaste bungalow Sirius for four persons and the Aangepaste bungalow Meteoor for six.
- Up to 2 guestsBungalow Cassiopeia · Bungalow Nova · Bungalow Orion · Bungalow Solara · Safaritent Poolster · Tiny House Erisfrom €136View
- Up to 4 guestsAangepaste bungalow Sirius · Bungalow Jupiter · Bungalow Mars · Bungalow Pluto · Bungalow Polaris · Bungalow Vega · Chalet Apollo · Chalet Atlas · and 7 morefrom €126View
- Up to 5 guestsSafaritent Castor · Safaritent Ceresfrom €188View
- Up to 6 guestsAangepaste bungalow Meteoor · Bungalow Luna · Bungalow Mercurius · Bungalow Pollux · Bungalow Saturnus · Bungalow Saturnus Deluxe · Chalet Aurora · Hooiberglodgefrom €194View
- Up to 8 guestsBungalow Maan · Bungalow Zon · s accommodatie · Heidelodgefrom €256View
- Up to 24 guestsGroepsaccommodatie de Komeetfrom €1.710View
Facilities at the park
The park is part of the RCN chain, which typically maintains shared facilities on site for guests. The grounds are set within a nature area, giving the park a quiet, rural character that shapes the overall atmosphere on site.
What to do around Dwingeloo
Nationaal Park Dwingelderveld, one of the largest uninterrupted wet heathland areas in northwest Europe, is directly accessible from the park and offers walking and cycling routes through open heather and forest. The nearby brink villages of Drenthe, including Diever and Zuidwolde, are worth visiting for their traditional village greens and local character. Dwingeloo itself has a noted radio telescope that forms part of the ASTRON research institute and is occasionally open to visitors. The Drents-Friese Wold national park is also in the area, extending the options for outdoor recreation further.
Getting to Dwingeloo
The nearest larger town is Meppel, which has a railway station with connections to the national rail network. Assen, the provincial capital of Drenthe, is also within reasonable reach by car.
Who this park suits
RCN de Noordster is well suited to families and groups looking for a quiet, nature-based stay in one of Drenthe's protected landscapes. The range of unit sizes, including a 24-person group accommodation, makes it a practical choice for larger gatherings as well as couples or small families seeking a more secluded setting.
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Frequently asked questions
Is RCN de Noordster suitable for larger groups?
Yes, accommodations for larger groups are available. The biggest units typically sleep 12 to 24 people.
What are nearby attractions to RCN de Noordster?
Megalithic tombs, Dwingelderveld National Park and Wildlands Zoo in Emmen are popular spots. Drenthe has one of the most extensive cycle networks in the Netherlands.
Other parks in Drenthe
Het Land van Bartje
- Indoor and outdoor pools plus pony ranch on site.
- Farm-style bungalows and farmhouses for groups up to ten.
- Bartje museum in nearby Assen tells local Drenthe stories.
Orveltermarke
- Indoor play farm available for children on-site.
- Bungalows up to 24 persons near Drentse heathland.
- Dwingelderveld National Park located close to Witteveen.
Aelderholt
- Indoor swimming pool and indoor children's play paradise available.
- Bungalows available for groups up to sixteen persons.
- Hunebedcentrum in nearby Borger explains Drenthe's prehistoric past.
De Drentse Vennen
- Private garden and terrace at each accommodation.
- Cottages for 4 to 8 guests in a wooded setting.
- Fochteloerveen peat reserve is eight kilometres away.
EuroParcs Ruinen
- Indoor swimming pool with sauna on site.
- Treehouses and lodges with hot tub options.
- Near Dwingelderveld National Park, Drenthe.
Drentse Lagune
- Park has a recreational lake with swimming beach.
- Luxury accommodations for two up to ten persons.
- Kamp Westerbork memorial site is nearby.
