Camping Vliegenbos
Netherlands / North Holland / Amsterdam
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The Dutch capital Amsterdam delights city travellers with its romantic canals and colourful gabled houses. You can explore the city in a relaxed manner on two wheels. The popular Waterlooplein Market flea market is a great place to stop and browse for clothes and vintage jewellery. A rich museum landscape with exhibition venues such as the Van Gogh Museum and the Eye Film Museum awaits culture-hungry holidaymakers.
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Camping in Amsterdam is perfect for a city holiday in the Dutch metropolis, whether you are just passing through with a motorhome or planning a longer stay. There are a number of campsites and pitches in the city area with excellent connections to the city centre, making them attractive holiday destinations. Campers don't have to miss out on bathing fun either: some of the sites are located close to the beach.
There are no campsites in the actual city centre of Amsterdam, which is hardly surprising: Between the many canals, charming houses and public squares of the metropolis, there are not exactly many open spaces where caravans and motorhomes can find accommodation. Nevertheless, a camping holiday in Amsterdam is possible in the neighbouring districts and towns. The campsites are located around the city centre and are connected to the city centre by public transport. This means you can park your motorhome or caravan at the campsite, take the metro or bus and usually reach the centre of Amsterdam in 15 minutes. Another way to get from the campsite to Amsterdam is by bike. The Dutch capital is a paradise for cyclists, so the bike is the perfect mode of transport for exploring the metropolis and the surrounding area. You can hire bikes at many campsites. Amsterdam is also a good choice for beach holidays. You can't camp right by the sea - you'll have to travel a little further afield, for example to the seaside resorts of Scheveningen, Zandvoort or Bloemendaal aan Zee. But Amsterdam does have a few city beaches. One of the most famous beaches in Amsterdam is Blijburg beach in the north-east of the city centre. From here you have a great view of the IJsselmeer and can relax on the sand.
The following campsites guarantee easy access to Amsterdam and are very close to the city centre. The city centre of Amsterdam is usually no more than 15 to 20 minutes away by bus or underground. The facilities range from natural to luxury. There are caravan sites and pitches for motorhomes as well as tent sites and facilities with rental accommodation. Camping with dogs is permitted at some sites in Amsterdam.
Gaasper Camping is located in Gaasperpark in the south-east of Amsterdam and is the ideal base for a relaxed city break thanks to its location close to the city centre. The beautiful site is surrounded by greenery and offers pitches for caravans and motorhomes of all sizes. Children are welcome guests and enjoy the lovely playground. Highlight of the site: one of the most popular city beaches in Amsterdam is located right next to the site. Campers give the site four out of five stars on Pincamp, the ADAC camping portal. From the Gaasperplas stop, the metro takes 15 minutes to Amsterdam Central Station.
Just a stone's throw from Amsterdam, but surrounded by greenery and located on an island in the IJsselmeer directly on the water, the city campsite Camping Zeeburg offers everything a camping enthusiast could wish for: pitches for motorhomes, cosy mobile homes and attractive tent pitches. The bathing area on the reed-covered shore is just a short walk from the pitch. Camping Zeeburg is also very popular with campers, who award it four out of five stars on Pincamp. To get to the centre of Amsterdam, you can take the tram or bus. There are several stops nearby and the journey takes just under 20 minutes.
The beautiful location in a 25-hectare forest in the north of Amsterdam makes Camping Vliegenbos one of the most popular campsites in the area. The site offers pitches for caravans, motorhomes and tents. Log cabins and group accommodation are also available for hire. There is a free ferry about 15 minutes' walk away, which takes guests to Amsterdam Central Station in just a few minutes. Alternatively, you can take a bus, which also takes just under 15 minutes.
Around 5 km from Amsterdam, Het Rietveen campsite is a wonderful holiday resort for those seeking peace and quiet and nature lovers far away from the hustle and bustle of the city. The nearby lake "De Breek" offers moorings to the surrounding waterways - making this site ideal for water sports enthusiasts and fishing fans. There is a bus stop 10 metres from Het Rietveen campsite. The direct bus to Amsterdam city centre takes about a quarter of an hour.
Amsterdam City Camp offers pitches for motorhomes only and is located directly on the waterfront at the NDSM shipyard with a fantastic view of Amsterdam's city waterways. The site has no showers or toilet blocks, but there are facilities for disposing of chemical toilets as well as fresh water and electricity. You can check in at a terminal and pay by debit or credit card. It is not possible to make a reservation. As a motorhome-only pitch, the Citycamp is the ideal place for a short stay in Amsterdam, for example when travelling through. There is a free ferry connection to Amsterdam Central Station near the pitch, from where you can reach all the sights in the city centre.
There is plenty to see and do in and around Amsterdam. In addition to the city centre with its sights, the region offers numerous excursion destinations.
Sightseeing is a must for many visitors on a camping holiday in Amsterdam. The large art museums in particular are a real must for culture fans. You can also book a canal cruise and observe the traditional residential and town houses from unusual perspectives. The historic almshouses in the Begijnhof, which were built for Christian communities in the 14th century, are a real insider tip. You can buy high-quality cheese, clogs and tulip bulbs at the street markets.
Amsterdam is not just a holiday destination for city travellers. Just a few minutes outside Amsterdam, the IJsselmeer offers great opportunities for swimming, fishing, sailing and surfing, and not just on summer days. The IJsselmeer and the Markermeer section are a real paradise for sailing fans.
With its dense network of well-developed cycle paths, the Netherlands is the land of cyclists. In Amsterdam alone, you can discover almost everything by bike. Tours into the countryside are also worthwhile, e.g. up to the North Holland peninsula. There, beautiful dunes and the historic centre of Alkmaar await visitors. Many routes lead past windmills and dune areas and provide the ultimate Holland feeling.
With its metropolitan, liberal flair, winding canals, charming neighbourhoods and countless sights, Amsterdam is the ideal destination for a city break. Many holidaymakers come to the Dutch capital to party, turn night into day and visit the city's famous small bars and coffee shops. The exhibitions on Golden Age painting in the Rijksmuseum and modern art in the Van Gogh Museum are also world-famous.
The Rijksmuseum Amsterdam is one of the most famous tourist attractions in the Dutch metropolis. Exhibits, artefacts and crafts from several centuries are on display in the numerous exhibitions. The museum also houses a large collection of paintings with world-famous works by Vermeer and Rembrandt. Even if you don't usually go to museums that often, you should definitely pay a visit to the Reichsmuseum. Just seeing the impressive building from the outside is a highlight for any visitor to Amsterdam.
The canals are probably Amsterdam's most famous landmark. The network of canals and waterways runs through the entire city. Countless bridges take you from one bank to the other. The most famous canals are Prinsengracht, Keizersgracht and Herengracht. One of the best ways to explore Amsterdam is on a boat tour, which departs from many points in the city.
The viewing platform on the 22nd floor of the A'DAM Tower is one of the best vantage points in Amsterdam and offers visitors breathtaking panoramic views of the historic city centre, the canals and the North Holland polder landscape that characterises the area. If that's not enough, you can swing on the aptly named "Over the Edge" swing over 100 metres above the city.
At Madame Tussauds, visitors meet celebrities from sport, art, film and music in the form of lifelike wax figures. Madame Tussauds Amsterdam was the first branch of the famous exhibition on the European mainland and has its very own collection of wax figures, including George Clooney, Barack Obama and the Dalai Lama. The building is located near the Royal Palace, which you should also visit afterwards.