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We have just come back from a week in our M/H at Wassenaar. We used the Stena crossing from Harwich, using our Tesco Vouchers so didn't cost anything. I think full price is a bit high but it is an excellent service on the HSS high speed ferry (which incidentally is being withdrawn next year). We were first on so got good seats (it can get quite crowded) and even better, first off so beat the rush.
The route to Wassenaar is a bit of a nightmare; either thru the middle of The Hague or skirting around the outside.
Wassenaar is the home of Duinrell (www.duinrell.nl), a big theme park which has it's own excellent campsite with a mixture of pitches some busy but some in a lovely wooded and quiet area. We have been the last 3 years and love it, it has something for everyone. There are more campsites up the (lovely) coast at Noordwijkt about 8 miles away. Lots to see and do in the area, specially for lovers of nature, but also nice towns/shopping.
We found Holland to generally discourage wild camping even to the extent of not allowing our M/H in the beach car park for even a couple of hours.
Enjoy............
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Just thought I'd let you have some of my experience of the Netherlands. We have a lot of friends over there and have spent quite a lot of time there over the last 8 years.
Wild camping is illegal in the Netherlands, I'm sure that you can get away with it in certain areas, however I would not risk it at all..
There are some very good sites which are not expensive at all.
I can recommend Camping De Paul at Bergyk, Camping Koningshof at Katwijck an See (quite close to Wassenar) but especially Delfste Hout at Delft.
I'm lucky enough to be going back to Zandvoort this coming weekend where quite a few of us Motorhomers are meeting up at the circuit to play with our race cars. We have managed to stay on for a few extra nights at the circuit without any bother from the circuit managers for the last few years that I have competed there. Mind you there has been a race car in very close proximity so maybe they have let us off with that.
Enjoy the Netherlands, another lovely place that appears to have got it right...
Andrew
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Thankyou once again. Do have a good weekend. Hope the weather holds good for you.
Motorhomer
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I live in The Netherlands, so I know a bit about the local practice: Wild camping as well as Overnight Parking on public ground is strictly forbidden. There are however two exceptions:
First it is allowed to stay up to 24 hours on motorway service stations. However I would definitely not recommend this, too high risk of burglary.
Second, there is a (small but growing) network of official stopover sites similar to the German "Stellplatz" network. You can find the latest lists and maps (also as PDF for download) on this web site:
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Unfortunately only in Dutch, but with the help of the icons it should be understandable. If not, then ask me, I can help you out.
There is however an abundancy of camp sites, so (maybe with the exception of the coastal areas at peak season, which is over now) you should never have a problem finding a site when you need it. They are clearly signposted.
Best Regards,
Gerhard
HelloGerhard
Thankyou very much for your reply & for the above link. I will ask other half to look at it as I dont speak a word of Dutch but languages are a hobby of his & I know he will understand a fair bit.
Unfortunately it will be during August that my daughter will be going to The Netherlands as she wont take the children out of school so what would be the chance of getting onto sites without booking. We prefer the basic ones if we have to use a campsite but any will do.
Thankyou again for the info.
motorhomer
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We have just come back from a week in our M/H at Wassenaar. We used the Stena crossing from Harwich, using our Tesco Vouchers so didn't cost anything. I think full price is a bit high but it is an excellent service on the HSS high speed ferry (which incidentally is being withdrawn next year). We were first on so got good seats (it can get quite crowded) and even better, first off so beat the rush.
The route to Wassenaar is a bit of a nightmare; either thru the middle of The Hague or skirting around the outside.
Wassenaar is the home of Duinrell (www.duinrell.nl), a big theme park which has it's own excellent campsite with a mixture of pitches some busy but some in a lovely wooded and quiet area. We have been the last 3 years and love it, it has something for everyone. There are more campsites up the (lovely) coast at Noordwijkt about 8 miles away. Lots to see and do in the area, specially for lovers of nature, but also nice towns/shopping.
We found Holland to generally discourage wild camping even to the extent of not allowing our M/H in the beach car park for even a couple of hours.
Enjoy............
Hello Freewheeler
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We found parking along the beach in some parts of France a problem as well. They wanted to put motorhomes a long way out leaving an impossible walk for disabled folk. Wonder what native disabled motorhomers think about the subject.
Motorhomer
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Duinrell is fantastic if you have kids around you. The pleasure they will get from it will well compensate for the noise you may have to endure. I wouldnt go there if I didnt have kids. Wasennar is a lovely place and is the home of an American school ( not to mention the Dutch Royalty ) Everyone speaks perfect English and not being able to speak Dutch is not embarrasing. It is easy to get to Amsterdam and The Hague.
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I'm resurecting the thread to see if Gerhard-or anyone else familiar with the Netherlands-can help. I've taken some infor from this & other threads which is very useful - but...
We are thinking of having ten days or so in J[U]anuary[/U] in the Netherlands- are we mad? I take it the weather will be similar to UK and we're willing to risk a few frosty nights. We'll probably use EHU- perhaps Camping Cheques tho I appreciate not all sites are open all year.
We both enjoy cycling (so shouldnt be a problem over there) and swimmimg (No- not the sea in January ) but I believe there are a few indoor water parks around somewhere. THere's a site on "Ameland" in Friesland which has some sort of Pool Complex. Anyone been there? Any idea of cost of ferry to the Island?
Any other advice or suggestions would be appreciated....and for the info of Steve(who apparently isn't keen on the Netherlands) I'm fitting the trip in between some home matches!
Thanks
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yes indeed there might be some cold nights during January here in Netherlands. Though it has been many years since the traditional "Elfstedentocht", a skating tour over more than 200 km through 11 cities on the frozen canals, could take place.
Cycling is very common all over the place, you will find lots of well-signposted routes. If you don't want to bring your own bikes you will find a bicycle hire shop ("Fietsverhuur") almost everywhere. Severe gales could however spoil it...
Regarding Ameland you should check out the local tourist info site under
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. The ferry company sailing to Ameland is
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. Both have English versions.
Best Regards and have Fun,
Gerhard
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) but I believe there are a few indoor water parks around somewhere. THere's a site on "Ameland" in Friesland which has some sort of Pool Complex. Anyone been there? Any idea of cost of ferry to the Island?
