With children in the Veenkoloniën

In the Veenkoloniën you can have a great time with children. Visit the petting zoo in Veendam and cuddle the goats, splash and play in the subtropical swimming pool or go back in time with museumspoorlijn STAR. Experience it for yourself in the Veenkoloniën.

Kinderboerderij Veendam

Veendam - Veendam's children's farm is located in the Borgswold recreation area. Here you will find rabbits, chickens, pigs and goats, among other things, and at 't Hoeske on the farm you can get something to eat or an ice cream. There is also a canoe rental service and a playground, a great place for children to play.

Museumspoorlijn STAR

Stadskanaal - On the border of Groningen and Drenthe, you will find museumspoorlijn STAR. Here you go back in time and experience a unique train journey between Stadskanaal and Veendam. A tip for the real train lovers among us. At the station you will also find a museum with an extensive exhibition on the history of the railway.

Tropiqua swimming pool

Veendam - Have a nice swim in a subtropical swimming pool. The heated water transports you to a tropical atmosphere. Tropiqua is not just a swimming pool. There is a rapid, an interactive slide with speed measurement, a toddler and pre-school paradise and a competition pool where swimming lessons are also given. Children can splash and play here.

Dierenweide Nieuwe Pekela

Nieuwe Pekela - The animal pasture in Nieuwe Pekela is a pasture for everyone. From young to old visitors. The meadow is freely accessible so you can admire all the animals up close. You'll find chickens, fallow deer, sheep and goats, among others - a cosy family outing for everyone.

Mammoth Path

Muntendam - The Mammoetpad is part of the unique De Heemtuin nature reserve. The Mammoetpad is an experience for young and old. Here, children can go on a sledge safari, do an ABC nature tour or take part in the Forest Bingo. Climb over exciting bridges just over the water, walk barefoot through the mud, stap onto a raft and sneak through the high reeds. Here you can have a great adventure. There is also climbing equipment, a lookout and you can swim on nice days.

Veenjagerspad

Veendam - Join the Borgerswolf on an exploration of nature. On the Veenjagerspad in park Borgerswold, go on a moving adventure together. Play, climb and clamber over playground equipment. Climb the Veenjager tower and cross the river on the Jagerschip. Have you completed the adventure? Then you will also receive a nice souvenir.