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I'm read on a couple of sites that its now legal (like france or belgium) but things have meant to have changed. I've been to a tourist office where they said strickly no overnight staying/camping of any kind is allowed, or a fine (maybe €90), but this in The Haag which the new law doesn't apply in, these are the sites i've found:-
I am with you Stew on the original post by Brett - I cannot understand the question, if there is one, or is it a statement of what is/has/was legal or not or when or even if. Or where or by whom?
In fact it is a bit double-Dutch!
However, I do need to know because we are going that way later in the summer and don't want to get caught out.
It makes a change to see a country called by its correct name Netherlands and not Holland as many people say. Holland is a region in the western part of the Netherlands. I'm sure Gerhard will put me right if I've got it wrong.
Hi, sorry if I was not clear, the main question is 'has the law changed?' because if it has, all people I've spoke to don'tknow about it.
Yes, I am referring to wild camping - for example sleeping in a small van outside of big towns, where there are no parking restriction signs of an kind.
yes, the law has changed. However the practical consequences are limited:
The "Wet op de openluchtrecreatie" ("Outdoor recreation act") which so far banned all motorhome overnight stopovers outside of dedicated sites nationwide, is abolished since 1st January 2008. I could give you first hand information, but only in Dutch.
However, now as the nationwide ban is gone, it is up to the local councils to decide whether, where, and how long motorhomes may stay on their territory. The result is that most of these councils which have already in the past been motorhome-friendly, as much as the old law allowed them at least, now have extended their hospitality, while most councils in the main tourist areas, especially along the coast, seem to have given in to the pressure of local camp site owners and established a general ban.
So, Netherlands have become a patchwork regarding MH stopovers. If you need any information about specific towns, and can't read the Dutch information you have linked, just ask me.
@ Don Madge:
You are totally right. However, it is not as bad as saying "England" and meaning "UK". Even the locals cheer "Hup, Holland, Hup" to their national soccer team.
Best Regards,
Gerhard
______________________________________________________________ Euramobil Sport 585DS (C-class):
Hello Gerhard,
i have noticed that over the last few years camping sites in The Netherlands have got very expensive.I had to pay E27.00,last year at a site near Gorinchem,just van 2 persons and the dog for one night.
Have you used the Natuurkampeerterreinen sites? I have been told they are very good, we only need water and toilet emptying facilitys,
Will be going over in late may to do classic motorcycle races at Tubergen,Boekel,Wemeldinge,and the (ZZ races)T Zand - Zeerijp with the HMV club.I notice from site map that Natuurkamp sites are all over the Netherlands so would be ideal.
All the best.
Pete.
We have used the Naturkamp sites (or back to Nature sites) There was a really good one near to Appledorn cost about 7 euros and there were basic showers, toilets, chemical point and water. I'm not sure if there is a brochure for them but they are certainly good value.
Have you used the Natuurkampeerterreinen sites? I have been told they are very good, we only need water and toilet emptying facilitys,
No, I have not used them yet. But I have passed by a few. They are ideal for people looking for tranquility. Facilities are usually basic, but clean. They do not allow more than 30 units per hectare, and not more than 90 units in total. So pitches are spacious. Some pitches are reserved for cyclists and hikers. Stay time is limited to 28 nights.
To be able to use them you need to buy their membership card, the Naturkampeerkaart, which will come together with "The Green Book", Het Groene Boekje, a brochure containing a list of all sites. You can order it via their website, buy it at all shops of the Dutch automobile club ANWB, or from the site manager of any Natuurkampeerterreinen site.
Just be aware that you may only drive on the sites upon arrival and departure, so if you need to refill water or dump then in most cases you will need to carry it using portable containers.
Best Regards,
Gerhard
______________________________________________________________ Euramobil Sport 585DS (C-class):
Hi,
Dropping in on this most interesting thread - we have been to Holland many times - a few years ago now - but never in a camper van.
In June we hope to visit friends in Amstelveen, and also in Apeldoorn, and would normally go for Aires.
We live in France and have never been in the U.K. in a camper van either, I may say, and our first thought is " How safe is it?"
When visiting Amsterdam in the past, you really could not leave anything visible in your car, had to leave the glovebox open to show that it was empty etc. How does this work with a camper van which clearly has no end of goodies hidden in its cupboards, enough to have every passing tea-leaf drooling. . .
Campsites and proper Aires apart, is it really OK just to park in the street? We might well have some sort of alarm system, but don't have central locking as you would on a modern car . . .
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