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The Netherlands
The best places to go on holiday with a baby, toddler or pre-schooler.
About the Netherlands
The Netherlands is a surprisingly versatile holiday destination where families can settle in straight away. Distances are short, the facilities are excellent and the nature reserves are scattered like a mosaic throughout the country. You can choose from tranquil coastal regions, wooded provinces, historic towns and cosy villages. All within easy reach without long journey times.
The Netherlands is ideal for young children: many places to stay are small-scale, child-friendly and set in the heart of nature. You’ll find farms, holiday cottages, farmyards and parks where playing outdoors comes naturally. What’s more, there are countless day-out destinations never far away: beaches, woods, museums, wildlife parks and nature play areas.
The Netherlands offers a relaxing blend of tranquillity, space and convenience. It is a destination where you arrive stress-free, where the pace naturally slows down and where you can immediately enjoy the great outdoors as a family.
Why go on holiday in the Netherlands?
Going on holiday in the Netherlands means choosing convenience, peace and quiet, and short journey times. You can always be in a completely different setting within an hour: forests, beaches, hills, rivers, historic towns or quiet villages. That makes it ideal for families with young children. No long car journeys, no stress – just arrive quickly and start enjoying yourself straight away.
What’s more, the Netherlands is incredibly child-friendly. Many places to stay are small-scale, set in the heart of the countryside, and have a yard, garden or playground where children can play safely. There’s always something to do nearby: a day at the beach, a walk in the woods, a petting farm, a museum or a nature play area. Everything is within easy reach.
The great thing about a holiday in the Netherlands is that you naturally slow down. You don’t have to travel far to feel as though you’ve really got away from it all. The combination of peace and quiet, nature and good facilities makes the Netherlands a relaxing and practical holiday destination for young families.
Choose a region where you can be out in nature within ten minutes. For young children, it doesn’t matter how big the destination is, but rather how quickly you can get outside. A cottage on the edge of a wood, the dunes or a farmyard offers peace and quiet, predictability and endless fun without having to plan something every day.
Best regions for families with young children
- Overijssel
- Drenthe
- Limburg
- Zeeland
- Gelderland
- Groningen
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