5x the best destinations for a city trip in the Netherlands

City break in the Netherlands

A weekend away with the family is wonderful. It allows you to spend time together, but also to undertake fun activities. Have you ever thought about a city trip? Our little country has so much to offer that there are bound to be places you have never been. There are also a number of TopParken that are a stone's throw away from a nice city. In this blog, we therefore tell you all about the nicest destinations for a city trip in the Netherlands and give a tip for a holiday park nearby for each destination.

City break 1 - Rotterdam

At number one is port city Rotterdam. This city is very modern, which immediately sets it apart from the other cities in this top list. Rotterdam is one of the best destinations for a city break in the Netherlands if you are looking for original activities with the family. Start your adventure at the Euromast. At 185 metres, it is the tallest public tower in the Netherlands. We highly recommend taking the glass lift, the euroscoop, to the top of the Euromast. Once at the top, you will enjoy panoramic views of the city.

Another recommended visit is the old cruise ship SS Rotterdam. Kids learn all about this ship through an audio tour. With a Captain's Passport, they set off to answer as many questions and complete as many assignments as possible. An educational and fun tour!

Excited about a city trip with the kids, but prefer to stay at a holiday park instead of a hotel? In our offer you will find a holiday park near Rotterdam. The park is located in Nieuwerkerk aan den IJssel which means that after a 25-minute drive you are in the heart of Rotterdam. Ideally, after a day wandering through the city, the kids can enjoy the facilities at the park in peace.

City break 2 - Den Bosch

Welcome to the always cosy Brabant: hello Den Bosch! This historic city buzzes with cosiness. Den Bosch is a great place to shop or grab a terrace on the market. A visit to a museum is also highly recommended. How about the North Brabant Museum? Changing exhibitions take place here, most of which are fun for the whole family. Who knows, you might get the chance to see archaeological digs here. Looking for a sporty family outing? Then opt for an afternoon at Sportiom. This is a sports centre where you can skate in winter and splash and splash in the subtropical swimming paradise all year round. If that's not going to be a fun afternoon!

Want to explore this Burgundian city in Brabant with the family? Then stay at a holiday park near Den Bosch. Résidence de Leuvert, for example, is just 10 kilometres away. Here you can combine a city trip with lots of water fun. Not only can the children dive into the heated outdoor pool, but a recreational lake is also just around the corner. Tip: hire a pedalo and take a trip on the lake.

City break 3 - Apeldoorn

Combine a city break in the Netherlands with some active family outings? Then Apeldoorn is the place to be. In this city, children will never run out of things to do. For example, spend an afternoon climbing and clambering in Klimbos Veluwe. Here you will find various climbing routes among the trees, suitable for both beginners and more experienced climbers. But a visit to Monkey Town Apeldoorn is also a party thanks to its many indoor play equipment.

When you choose a holiday park near Apeldoorn, you will stay in the middle of the Veluwe. TopPark Recreatiepark Beekbergen is located between the heathlands and sand drifts just 10 kilometres from Apeldoorn. Rent a bike at reception and choose a nice cycling route or download the free app Perfect Earth Animals and collect animal cards online with the kids. This way, they learn more about the animals living on the Veluwe in a fun way.

City break 4 - Maastricht

Want to immerse yourself in the history of the Netherlands for a weekend? Then a city break to Maastricht is highly recommended. This Limburg city is full of educational sights that will tell you more about the city's history. For example, pay a visit to the Natuurhistorisch Museum Maastricht. In this museum, you will see fossils that are sure to impress the kids. The Mosasaur skeleton is particularly impressive. It is also fun to visit the Maastricht Caves. Here, children discover the dark corridors during a cave hunt.

Twenty kilometres from Maastricht, you can rent a cottage at Résidence Valkenburg. At this holiday park near Maastricht, take a seat in the stylish restaurant after a long day and enjoy a well-deserved dinner. The restaurant is decorated in Ibiza style, which certainly enhances the holiday feeling here.

City break 5 - Hoorn

Combine a city trip with a few days by and on the water during a weekend at a holiday park near Hoorn. Just 6 kilometres from this city, you will find Park Westerkogge. Both the IJsselmeer and the Markermeer are within reach. An afternoon on the water is therefore an unmissable part of your city break in Hoorn. In addition, there is plenty of time left to discover the centre of Hoorn. And that can be done in an interactive and fun way. Through 10 quiz questions you will discover the city and its sights. The kids will even be rewarded with a nice prize afterwards.

And what do you think is the best destination for a city break in the Netherlands?

Bustling Rotterdam, Burgundian Den Bosch, versatile Apeldoorn, historic Maastricht or watery Hoorn? Whatever city you choose, your city break in the Netherlands will be unforgettable! Our TopParken are nearby and offer the perfect base for the best city trips in the Netherlands!