fig. 5259Torentjeshoek is a nature campsite in Dwingeloo, in the Dutch province of Drenthe. It sits directly alongside Nationaal Park Dwingelderveld, one of the largest continuous heathland areas in Western Europe.
Accommodation at Torentjeshoek
The campsite offers spacious pitches as well as a range of special accommodations. The pitches come with private sanitary facilities, which is a practical feature for families and guests who prefer more privacy. The site describes itself as a nature campsite, so the overall setting is oriented towards a quieter, more natural stay.
Facilities at Torentjeshoek
The campsite has an outdoor swimming pool and bicycle hire on site. Wifi is available across the grounds, and there is a children's activity programme for guests up to the age of twelve. Pitches are equipped with private sanitary facilities, keeping the stay self-contained and comfortable.
Swimming
- Outdoor pool
For children
- Entertainment
Facilities
- Wi-Fi
- Bike rental
What to do around Dwingeloo
Nationaal Park Dwingelderveld borders the campsite directly, making it easy to walk or cycle into the park without travelling by car. The heathland and wetlands within the park are well suited to hiking and birdwatching, with marked routes running through the area. The village of Dwingeloo itself has a historic church tower and is home to CAMRAS, a foundation that operates one of the largest radio telescopes in the Netherlands, which is open to visitors. The broader region of Drenthe contains a number of prehistoric hunebedden, the megalithic dolmens that are a distinctive feature of this part of the country, and several are within easy reach by bicycle.
Getting to Torentjeshoek
Dwingeloo is located in the central part of Drenthe, within reasonable driving distance of Meppel and Assen, both of which have rail connections to the national network. Travelling by car from the west of the Netherlands, the drive from Amsterdam takes roughly two hours.
Who Torentjeshoek suits
Torentjeshoek is a good match for families with children, given the activity programme and pool, as well as for guests who are looking for a nature-oriented stay with direct access to the national park. Cyclists and walkers who want a quiet base in Drenthe will also find the location well positioned.
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Frequently asked questions
Does Torentjeshoek have a swimming pool?
Yes, the park has a swimming pool. The type (indoor or outdoor, heated or not) and opening hours may vary by season.
Is Torentjeshoek suitable for larger groups?
Accommodations at this park mainly suit families and small groups (2-8 people). For large parties, this park is less suitable.
What are nearby attractions to Torentjeshoek?
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
RCN de Noordster
- Park situated inside Nationaal Park Dwingelderveld
- Accommodations range from safari tents to group lodges
- Dwingeloo radio telescope within cycling distance
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.
