Fun for children in Waddenland

Climb to the moon and back, pet cows and see other animals from up close. In Waddenland, there are just so many adventures to be had for the younger visitors to the area. And when children have fun, so do their parents. Go on an exploratory expedition of the region.​

Adventurepark Waddenfun | Unrestrained clambering

Wehe den Hoorn – Did you know that the largest climbing park in the Netherlands is in the north of the country? Counting 45 bridges and over 300 metres of ziplines, at Waddenfun you can climb to exhaustion. Rise to great heights and glide over the Groningen countryside. This is also the place to practise archery. Definitely the place for an entire day of sheer fun.

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DoeZoo | Wild fun

If you think nature is dull, you have never had a snake coiled around your neck, and have certainly never petted a skunk. At DoeZoo in Leens, you have every opportunity to touch and see animals as well as hear and smell them. What else would you like to do? Well… how about a delicious worm biscuit?

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Petting cattle | Close to nature

Zuidwolde – Everyone can do with a cuddle; cows are no exception. So why not help one another? At the organic Beleef de Koe educational farm, this is exactly what’s in store for you. Forget your stress and worries for now. Another plus: the cow’s warm coat always guarantees a really nice hug.

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Zeehondencentrum Pieterburen | From sick to fit

Pieterburen – Look through the window belly-down on a blue pillow. Whoosh, did you see that seal racing by? Wow, and another one! This one’s almost fit enough to be released into the Wadden Sea. The Zeehondencentrum Pieterburen seal sanctuary takes in sick seals, and juvenile seals that have lost their mothers. Come and see how they are fed and cared for.

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