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Discover our top things to do in the Ruinen area
- Close to National Park Dwingelderveld
- Enjoy the beautiful countryside of Drenthe
- Close to Hoogeveen, Meppel and Giethoorn
- Something for everyone to enjoy, whether young or old
There’s plenty of things to do in the beautiful surroundings of Ruinen to have a great holiday. From Summio Buitenplaats de Marke van Ruinen, there are plenty of fun activities to enjoy and beautiful natural areas to explore. You can enjoy hiking and cycling through the Drenthe countryside, enjoy lovely days out or visit various villages and towns. Discover our list of top things to do, so you can enjoy the best quality time!
Walk or cycle through the woodlands of the Ruinen Forestry Reserve
The enchanting woodlands of the Ruinen Forestry Reserve are on the very doorstep of the holiday park. Experience a wonderful walking or cycling tour and stop off along the way for a picnic in the middle of nature. Why not soak in the breathtaking views and enjoy the peace of nature on a hike to the Gijsselterkoelen, a group of lakes surrounded by fens. The perfect riding holiday If you are looking to go horse riding, why not enjoy a horseback ride through beautiful ancient beech landscapes and sand drifts. There are also challenging mountain bike routes to discover from the holiday park and you can challenge yourself on the nature reserve biking trail by cycling up VAM Mountain with an average gradient of 10%. In short, there are plenty of opportunities to explore the impressive nature reserve and be active at the same time!
Visit the welcoming village of Ruinen
Discover the village of Ruinen and travel back in time! The charming village grew out of a monastery in the 12th century. With its picturesque village green and rich history, Ruinen has a unique atmosphere. Stroll through the friendly village centre, admire St Mary's Church and visit sights such as the bell mill De Zaandplatte and the statue Bram the Ram. You can even do your grocery shopping in the village, or relax on one of the terraces around the village green. It’s all possible.
Enjoy water fun and climbing at Beleefpark Dwingeloo
Just a 20-minute drive from the holiday park is Beleefpark Dwingeloo, a paradise for a day full of water fun and climbing adventure! The outdoor pool offers fun for swimmers of all ages. The attraction has a 40-metre slide, or visitors can splash about on the mats in the water, with a paddling pool for the very youngest guests. Beleefpark Dwingeloo also features a climbing and scrambling forest, pumptrack track and boulder river. For visitors wanting a sporty challenge, why not try a game of beach volleyball or balancing? It’s all possible!
Discover the unspoilt natural beauty of Drenthe
Hire a bike from the bike hire at Summio Buitenplaats de Marke van Ruinen to explore the surroundings by bike. There’s a reason why Drenthe is known as one of the most beautiful provinces in the Netherlands with its extraordinary unspoiled natural beauty and impressive megalithic tombs.
Visit the prettiest villages and towns
Fancy a day trip to a picturesque town or atmospheric village? There are plenty of opportunities around Summio Buitenplaats de Marke van Ruinen! For example, half an hour away you will find Giethoorn, a beautiful village interwoven with canals. Towns such as Hoogeveen and Meppel also offer a pleasant day out, where you can enjoy shopping and stop off for a bite to eat in one of the many eateries. Would you rather go to a bigger city? Thanks to its location, the holiday park offers plenty of choice for city days out in Zwolle, Assen or Emmen. All these cities are within half an hour's drive from the holiday park. In short, there are plenty of fun activities to do when you stay at Summio Buitenplaats de Marke van Ruinen.
Spot unusual birds in Dwingelderveld National Park
Discover the unique National Park Dwingelderveld, only a 20 minutes' bike ride from Summio Buitenplaats de Marke van Ruinen. This nature reserve is the largest uninterrupted expanse of wet heathland in Western Europe! Here you can walk and cycle for hours along the vast heathlands, woodlands, villages, burial mounds and more than 60 fens and bogs where you can find unusual flora and fauna. Who knows, you might spot the majestic rough-legged buzzard, the curious horned tern or one of the other rare bird species along the way.
Visit the Ruinen sheepfold
The Ruinen sheepfold allows you to experience the charm of traditional shepherd life with a flock of about 300 Drentse heath sheep. The sheep leave every morning with their shepherd for the vast heathlands of the Dwingelderveld and return and the end of the day to the sheepfold. It’s definitely worth a visit.
Explore the Weerribben-Wieden National Park
Another beautiful nature reserve can be found just a 40-minute drive from the holiday park: the Weerribben-Wieden National Park. The extensive marsh forests, ditches, lakes and reed beds of this National Park make it the perfect place for exploring by canoe or whisper boat. The National Park is also a breeding ground for more than 140 bird species, making it an ideal destination if you want to go bird watching. Otters and fireflies can also be found in this area of outstanding beauty. Did you know that the Weerribben-Wieden National Park is the largest, uninterrupted expanse of low moor swamp area in north-western Europe?
Experience the best trips in nature
Dreaming of a lovely day out in nature? Admire colourful butterflies at Butterfly Paradise Papiliorama and meet majestic storks at Ooievaars Buitenstation De Lokkerij. Enjoy breathtaking views among the treetops as you walk along the 150-metre-long Boomkroonpad or go back in time thousands of years at the Hunebedcentrum.
Visit the best family-friendly theme parks
The area around Summio Buitenplaats de Marke van Ruinen boasts some of the best family-friendly theme parks for young and old. Take an exciting journey through the wild west world of Slagharen theme park or experience a day full of adventure at Avonturenpark Hellendoorn. Want to admire exotic animals and take a trip around the world in one day? Whatever’s on your wildlife wish list, we highly recommend WILDLANDS Adventure Zoo! For the youngest guests, Plopsaland Indoor Coevorden is a great indoor amusement park, with Studio-100 characters such as Samson & Gert, Kabouter Plop, K3 and Mega Mindy. There’s something for every member of the family!
Spend a day at De Drentse Koe play farm
Speelboerderij De Drentse Koe has been named 'the best outing in Drenthe' by the ANWB. Here, children can enjoy playing in the indoor and outdoor farm-themed playground. Do your little ones want to get up close and personal to goats, lambs, donkeys, chickens and rabbits at the animal pasture? It’s all possible. From Summio Buitenplaats de Marke van Ruinen, the play farm can be reached within a 15-minute drive.
More fun trips around Ruinen:
- Discover various bird species at Vogelpark Ruinen
- Enjoy a game of golf on the 18-hole golf course Buitengoed Weerwille
- Visit the Memorial Centre Camp Westerbork where the stories of World War II victims are told
- Explore the ancient 10th-century village with historic monuments: Orvelte
- Admire a stunning collection of classic cars at Histomobil
- Go ice skating at the famous Thialf Ice Stadium
Book your stay in Drenthe in the midst of nature now
After a day out, you can relax and unwind in your comfortable holiday home at Summio Buitenplaats de Marke van Ruinen. Do you want to take your relaxation to the next level? Then book a holiday home with private wellness and enjoy your own sauna and/or hot tub. This holiday park in Drenthe has all the ingredients you need to enjoy the best quality time!
