Blow out on the Veluwe at Landal Coldenhove
Weekend getaway with the Veluwe as a backyard – sounds good, and it is. Breathe in the forest air, wake up with birds whistling. Put on your walking shoes and head into that backyard, or cycle towards Zutphen or Lochem. At Landal Coldenhove you're in the right place (even with the kids).
For the Landal campsite (near Coldenhove, in Eerbeek) you can of course just pitch your tent, but for those looking for a little more comfort: there are also safari tents (luxury camping, without the hassle) and bungalows that you can rent.
The most beautiful house on the campsite? You can see it right away: on top of the hill at the lookout point is the old forester's house. A wooden house with a large veranda, French doors, the sound of the forest hanging above the house, and a view that will leave you speechless.
So you don't have to go to the toilet building with your towel under your arm, but you can simply shower in your own home (with hot water!) and go to the toilet in the middle of the night without a flashlight.
There is plenty to do in the area. You can of course put on your walking shoes for a big hike through the Veluwe forests, but there are also cool mountain bike routes for those looking for a bit more action. Prefer something a bit more relaxed? At the campsite you can rent (electric) bikes and get going right away.
Are you going with kids? Then the electric cargo bike is recommended. Ask for one at the reception - then the macaroni (and possibly a child or two) can just go along in the box, and you don't have to drag it. You can easily cycle to a petting zoo, pancake house or one of the viewpoints in the area.
There is plenty for the kids to discover on the campsite itself. They can splash around in the indoor pool, run around the sports field or – during the holidays – go into the forest with the ranger to look for tracks of wild animals.
Are they not tired after all that playing? No stress. They can always let loose on one of the playgrounds (indoors or outdoors), or visit Bollo. Bollo is the Landal mascot and has his own house in the forest, near the forest ranger's house. For even more Veluwe tips, we have a wonderful list full of the best addresses.