Experience a cozy Christmas vacation in the Netherlands
Celebrate the Christmas vacations in the Netherlands! Experience together this Christmas on a vacation park, close to home. Enjoy good food together, watch Christmas movies, play games and discover the most beautiful winter landscapes. A Christmas vacation at Ardoer is unforgettable!
Camping at Christmas
Holiday parks that are open during the Christmas holidays in the Netherlands
During the Christmas holidays, various campsites and holiday parks are open: parks with facilities in winter. Take a look at all the parks now!
't Akkertien
- Situated in a watery environment
- Large playground, sports field & animation
- You can sleep in a helicopter here!
- Fishing ponds present
It Wiid
- Right by the water
- Located in the middle of the National Park
- Outdoor swimming pool with a long slide
- Holiday homes and chalets next to camping
- Water sports: sailing lessons and boat rental
De Jutberg
- Located in the Veluwe region, nearby the beautiful 'Posbank'
- Child-friendly playgrounds
- Real nature experience
- Outdoor swimming pool with sliding roof
- Near the picturesque Hansa Towns
Torentjeshoek
- In the Dwingelderveld National Park
- Special camping-accommodations
- 2 km south of the well-known and cosy "Brinkdorp" Dwingeloo
- Free access to Swimming and adventure park Dwingeloo
- Near adventurous mountain bike trails
't Geuldal
- Child-friendly
- Indoor and outdoor playgrounds
- Play and adventure garden with water feature
- Located in a nature reserve between Maastricht and Valkenburg
- Ideal for cyclists and hikers
De Zeeuwse Kust
- Just 250 metres from the beach
- Inside swimming pool with slide
- Tennis court
- Indoor and outdoor playground
- Ambient restaurant: Beach bar DOK
De Paardekreek
- Park with lots of water features located right at the Veerse Lake
- Water sport throughout the season for young & old alike
- Covered water playing paradise with sturdy slide
- Animation team during public and school holidays
- Large range of rental and camping options
Holterberg
- At De Sallandse Heuvelrug National Park
- Located on the southern slope of the Holterberg
- Heated swimming pool
- Small animal park
- Cosy restaurant
Duinoord
- Walking distance from the sea
- Open all year
- Toddlers' play pool (Location Duinoord aan Zee)
- Forest of more than 300 hectares at a walkable distance
- Climbing range at walking distance
Tempelhof
- Nearby sea & beach, right in the heart of the flower bulb region
- Covered swimming pool, sports hall and fitness facilities
- Several playgrounds
- Wide range of catering facilities
- Dogs are welcome!
De Kuilart
- Holiday by the water
- Sailing, surfing and boating
- Swimming pool with new slides and indoor playground
- Grand café with terrace by the water
- Five of the Eleven Cities of Friesland around the corner
De Meerpaal
- Unique position at the foot of the dunes
- The lovely clean 'Zoutelande' beach
- Gigantic VOC play ship with water playground
- Sauna, solarium and Shiatsu
- Restaurant with an eye for detail
Haeghehorst
- Located in the heart of the Veluwe
- From rustic tents to luxury wellness bungalows and glamping
- Indoor swimming pool with (small) children's pool and slide (45 m)
- Family campsite with excellent facilities
- Free WiFi
Julianahoeve
- Hospitable family campsite
- Right on the beach
- Surrounded by delightful nature
- Soooo much swimming pleasure!
- Plenty of activities for young & old alike
Zonneweelde
- Hospitable family campsite
- Atmospheric Italian restaurant
- 950 metres from the beach
- Swimming pool with water playground
- Indoor and outdoor playgroundÂ
Kaps
- Near the German border
- Family restaurant the Troubadour
- Shortgolf Twente
- Large indoor & outdoor playground
- Personal attention
Cnossen Leekstermeer
- In nature reserve De Onlanden
- Restaurant with terrace by the Leekstermeer
- Boat rental, sailing school and windsurfing school
- Private pitches by the water
- Centrally located in the north of the Netherlands
Away during the Christmas holiday
The Christmas holidays are the perfect time to spend time together. Enjoy Christmas drinks, quizzes and cheerful celebrations with everyone. There are campsites and holiday parks with a Christmas atmosphere. Think twinkling lights, special Christmas menus and unique winter entertainment. Ardoer has plenty of options for a Christmas holiday in the Netherlands: from a holiday home in Zeeland to cosy camping in Friesland.Â
When does the Christmas holiday start?
The Christmas holidays are celebrated simultaneously in the north, south and centre of the Netherlands. This holiday period also includes the public holidays: Christmas Day (25 December), Boxing Day (26 December) and New Year's Eve (31 December and 1 January).
Christmas holiday
20 December 2025 to 4 January 2026
What to do during the Christmas holiday?
During the Christmas holidays, you can completely unwind or plan lots of days out. Check out the best Christmas holiday activities here:
- Visit Christmas markets with stalls
- Make Christmas decorations (at the entertainment centre)
- Ice skating on a (natural) ice rink
- Enjoy a Christmas dinner in a restaurant (at the park)
- Burn off those Christmas calories in nature
