For camping in Holland, apps and websites can help you prepare for your holiday. You can get information about cheap campsites and more.
Camping in Holland: Helpful apps at a glance
Apps and websites help you find inexpensive campsites, provide information about the facilities at the campsites and often offer useful tips on how to spend your free time.
- Campercontact is provided by the Nederlandse Kampeerauto Club for Android and iPhone. The app is ideal for anyone traveling with a motorhome. It offers an extensive database of motorhome parking spaces in the Netherlands as well as detailed information about the parking spaces, reviews from other campers and often photos. The app also works offline, which is very practical when on the go. It is available for €1.33 per month (as of August 2024).
- CampingCard ACSI also runs on Android and is also available for Apple. The app helps you find cheap campsites for €3.99 per month. The app is developed by Auto Camper Service International, or ACSI for short. The organization was founded in 1965 and, in addition to printed and digital camping guides, has been offering a discount card, the so-called ACSI Card, since 2004. In the app you will find all campsites that offer discounts for ACSI members.
- Chest of drawers is ideal if you are planning hikes, bike rides or other outdoor activities during your camping holiday. Komoot offers detailed maps and routes for cyclists, hikers and other outdoor enthusiasts. For €3.99 per month you can plan tours in advance and save them offline so you can navigate even without internet access.
Camping in the Netherlands: The best websites for holiday planning
Regardless of whether you are going on holiday by bike or in a caravan, you should plan exactly what you want to do beforehand. This includes a place to sleep and leisure activities. Before you drive to your destination, you should choose the right route.
- The website OpenRouteService finds the best routes for you – completely free of charge.
- camping.info shows you all the campsites in the Netherlands. You can select specific search criteria, such as facilities, location and special features for pets. The search also allows you to find catering options such as bread delivery, snacks, groceries or restaurants. On the left-hand side, under Leisure options, you can narrow down your search for the right campsite to the leisure activities you want.
- The openrouteservice.org service is available free of charge. It helps you calculate routes and shows how long it will take you to get from a starting point to a destination. Find routes for your bike, car or for a walk.
- Ateurocampings.deyou will find information on over 2,000 campsites in the Netherlands, all approved by ACSI. You can search by location, price, facilities and more. The website also offers detailed descriptions, photos and reviews from other campers.
- The website anwbcamping.nl of the Dutch automobile club ANWB is one of the best resources for campsites in the Netherlands. It offers detailed information on a wide range of campsites, including reviews, facilities and local tips. You can filter campsites according to various criteria and book directly through the website. ANWB also offers special, paid camping guides.
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