6 of the best agritourism campsites in Zeeland
Written by: Zeeland.com
Fancy a relaxing holiday in the outdoors? On a farm campsite in Zeeland, you can wake up to the sound of birds, gaze out across green fields and get familiar with life in the country, including inquisitive chickens, goats or cows. In this blog we tell you about six of the finest agritourism campsites in Zeeland, each with their own particular charm.
Fancy a relaxing holiday in the outdoors? On a farm campsite in Zeeland, you can wake up to the sound of birds, gaze out across green fields and get familiar with life in the country, including inquisitive chickens, goats or cows. In this blog we tell you about six of the finest agritourism campsites in Zeeland, each with their own particular charm.
Vogelwaarde, Zeeland-Flanders
FarmCamps De Kamperhoek
Farmcamps De Kamperhoek is a friendly play farm in Zeeland-Flanders. Experience life on the farm first-hand and learn about how the crops are grown, from brown beans to potatoes. The campsite is a magnet for kids, with pedal carts, trampolines, cable cars and even a cycle-cross circuit. Children can also have fun helping to feed the hens and the ducks. And after an active day on the farm, guests can enjoy an evening around the campfire. Hulst and Terneuzen, and even towns across the border in Belgium, are all within easy reach of the campsite.
Aagtekerke, Walcheren
De Oosthoek mini-campsite
Minicamping de Oosthoek, located between Aagtekerke and Oostkapelle, is the ideal holiday destination. Woods, beaches and the charming village of Domburg are all within easy striking distance. There’s plenty of enjoyment to be had on the campsite too. Fun activities are regularly organised, such as summertime barbecues. There’s lots for the kids, from a trampoline to swings, as well as helping to take care of the farm animals. In short, outdoor enjoyment for all ages!
Axel, Zeeuws-Vlaanderen
Het Poolse Kruis, agritourism campsite
Boerderijcamping Het Poolse Kruis in Axel, located close to the Belgian border, is an oasis of tranquillity, where you can enjoy spacious camping pitches, the sounds of farm animals and the charm of the Zeeland countryside. This campsite is an ideal base for a relaxing holiday. Close by is the port of Terneuzen, Philippine - a village famous for its mussels - and the town of Hulst. The latter is the perfect place to enjoy a day of culture, culinary surprises and a stroll along its olde-worlde streets.
Kamperland, Noord-Beveland
FarmCamps Five Star
FarmCamps Five Star in Kamperland is both fun and educational. Here, you can sleep in a spacious and comfortable lodge tent. Both adults and children can find out more about how the animals are cared for. You’ll find all sorts here: ponies, pigs, hens and goats. Kids can play to their heart’s content in the indoor and outdoor play areas. The campsite is only five kilometres away from the beautiful Banjaard beach and the Veerse Meer. Just perfect for a day of fun in and on the water.
Arnemuiden, Walcheren
FarmCamps Oranjepolder
At FarmCamps Oranjepolder you will find one of the largest and most historic farmsteads in Walcheren, once a crown domain of the House of Orange. The farm cultivates wheat, potatoes, sugar beet, maize and seed grass. Children can feed the animals, as well as race around in pedal carts and on bicycles. If the weather’s fine, visit the Veerse Meer or Walcheren’s famous beaches. Kanoa Outdoor & Events is also close by, offering a fun day out for young and old. Amongst the activities it organises are canoeing, paddle-boarding and archery.
Meliskerke, Walcheren
FarmCamps Mariekerke
FarmCamps Mariekerke is a campsite on a sheep farm. Here, you can learn how to milk sheep, cuddle the animals in the petting shed and play in the farmyard. There’s a great farm shop on site too, selling sheep’s cheese and yoghurt, freshly made from its own sheep’s milk. The farm is a stone’s throw away from Westkapelle, Zoutelande and Domburg.
Find other great campsites
Curious to know more about Zeeland’s family-friendly agritourism campsites? Check out our search and book listings. This lists not only family-friendly locations, but farm-based and other smaller campsites too. Find the place that suits you best here!
Tips for bad-weather activities
If the weather in Zeeland is working against you, lots of activities can be found on or close to the campsites. Zierikzee, Middelburg, Goes, Vlissingen and other charming towns and villages are all close by. Just perfect for a museum visit, an afternoon at the shops, or a drink and a bite to eat in a coffee bar or beach pavilion. Check out our tips for wet-weather activities for more inspiration.
