Camping in Roermond

Camping in Roermond is a dream for anyone who likes to spend their holiday by the water. The huge lake district of the Meuse Lakes in the province of Limburg is a true Eldorado for water sports enthusiasts. Roermond is also the secret shopping Mecca of the Netherlands. At Pincamp you will find the most beautiful campsites in Roermond.

Camping in Roermond: a dream holiday with lots of water

Roermond is the largest city in the Maasplassen region. This huge lake area stretches over 3000 hectares and is the largest contiguous water sports area in the Dutch inland. Roermond is therefore an Eldorado for water sports enthusiasts, boat owners and sun worshippers.

Most of the campsites in Roermond are located on one of the many small and large lakes of the Maasplassen and are right on the water. Holidaymakers can swim, sail, windsurf, jet ski, use the boat hire and numerous water sports schools or relax on one of the beautiful beaches. At Lake Oolderplas in the south-west of the region, there is even a nudist beach, Isabellagriend, for those who enjoy free body culture.

In addition to its unique natural surroundings, the old Hanseatic city of Roermond is particularly well known for its shopping opportunities. The pedestrian zone in the city centre is lined with one shop after another. The Roermond Designer Outlet is located nearby, where visitors can buy high-quality designer labels and branded goods at attractive discounts 363 days a year.

Facilities at the campsites in Roermond

The family-friendly campsites in Roermond offer holidaymakers with and without motorhomes plenty of comfort. Spacious pitches with and without parcelling provide the perfect holiday idyll by the water. Some pitches even have their own boat mooring with slipway for boat owners.

In addition to pitches, the most beautiful campsites in Roermond also offer rental accommodation, mobile homes, holiday flats and bungalows for campers without caravans or motorhomes. Clean sanitary facilities, electricity connections and great moorings by the water ensure a carefree holiday with great recreational value.

Water sports and leisure facilities

Camping in Roermond is all about the water. The campsites offer the opportunity to try out water sports such as windsurfing, sailing or diving or extreme sports such as flyboarding. There are also many water sports schools for beginners in the area.

Families with children can look forward to an extensive entertainment programme in the summer months. While the kids have fun in the water playground, parents can relax on the beach or the sunbed. Holidaymakers can explore the Meuse lakes on the many cycle routes.

Camping with your dog in Roermond

Campers can usually take their dog with them on a camping holiday in Holland without any problems. Four-legged friends are welcome at the dog-friendly campsites in Roermond. In addition to the usual entry requirements for pets in other EU countries, guests should enquire in advance about special rules at the campsite, such as the obligation to keep dogs on a lead.

Dogs should always be kept on a lead when walking along the Meuse lakes or touring the Pieterpad hiking area and the Maas-Schwalm-Nette regional hiking trail. This also applies to nature reserves such as the Meinweg National Park, the cosy Leudal, the Beegderheide and the wooded, near-natural river valleys of the Rur and Schwalm. Some campsites in Roermond have their own dog areas with special facilities such as dog meadows or dog showers. A look at the campsite website usually provides information about these special services for four-legged friends.

How to get to Roermond

Roermond is very easy to reach for campers from Germany, as the Dutch municipality is only 15 kilometres from the border with North Rhine-Westphalia. From Hamburg, it is around 450 km to the destination, with holidaymakers taking the A1 towards Münster.

Campers from the east of Germany should expect a longer route. From Dresden, you should allow around 640 km for the journey. On this route, holidaymakers can take the A38 or A4 to Kassel and then take the A44 via Dortmund. Halfway along the route, it is worth stopping off at the Fulda floodplain nature reserve, which is home to the Buga Lake. The extensive landscape oasis is the ideal place to stretch your legs in peace and quiet. It takes around 680 kilometres from Munich to Roermond. The quickest route is via Nuremberg and Cologne. This route is mainly dominated by the A9 and A3 motorways. Please note: The A9 motorway from Munich to Nuremberg is often affected by traffic jams in the peak season. We therefore recommend travelling on the A8 and A61 via Stuttgart, especially at weekends and during school holidays.

The 5 best campsites in Roermond

Spend a pleasant holiday in Roermond at the following 5 campsites. The campsites are in beautiful locations, offer excellent service and are also characterised by an outstanding price-performance ratio.

Resort Marina Oolderhuuske

Beautifully situated 5-star campsite surrounded by the Roermond lake district and the river Maas, with 240 pitches and various types of rental accommodation. Guests can expect clean sanitary facilities, free Wi-Fi, a private beach and a separate area for dogs. You can reach Roermond by ferry and there is a children's entertainment programme for the youngsters.

Camping Maasterras

This quiet and family-friendly campsite on the Asseltse Lakes has its own slipway, making it ideal for water sports enthusiasts or boat owners who want to explore the Maas lakes. There are also wooded areas nearby with many hiking and cycling routes. There are 2 restaurants with a view of the marina near the campsite.

Camping Jachthaven Hatenboer

The Hatenboer campsite and marina is just a 10-minute walk from Roermond. The large site has 350 grass pitches for caravans and motorhomes and 430 berths for boats. The sanitary facilities are not up to date, but due to the beautiful location of the site, this is easily overlooked. There are several playgrounds for children and a children's entertainment programme at weekends. Please note: it can get very crowded (and noisy) here in high season.

De Weerd camping Roermond

This small but beautiful campsite is in a fantastic location between the Meuse and the lakes and is perfect for those seeking peace and quiet. Dogs are allowed on the site and there are numerous beautiful walking trails in the neighbourhood.

Recreatiepark de Leistert

A huge holiday village that is perfect for families with children thanks to its numerous leisure facilities. There are playgrounds right next to the pitches and an extensive entertainment programme. If the weather is bad, the indoor playgrounds, the indoor swimming pool with outdoor area or the bowling alley provide variety. Mobile homes, lodges, safari tents or chalets are available to rent for those without a motorhome or caravan.

Top 5 sights

• St Christopher's Cathedral: The building dates back to the 15th century and houses the impressive Dalheim Cross.
• Liebfrauen-Münsterkirche: The tomb of Count Gerhard IV of Guelders and his wife Margaretha of Brabant is the centrepiece of the church.
• Town Hall: On the lively market square is the historic town hall with a carillon tower that plays a melody every hour.
• Chapel in 't Zand: The - full name - Kapel van Onze Lieve Vrouw in 't Zand is one of the most visited pilgrimage churches in the Netherlands.
• Resort Marina Oolderhuuske: This holiday park is located on a peninsula of the Maasplassen and boasts a beautiful landscape.

Top 2 insider tips

• Shopping in Roermond: There are always great markets in the centre of the old town. Here holidaymakers can buy fresh produce from the region, jewellery, textiles and everything their heart desires. The Roermond Designer Outlet Centre, which is open 363 days a year, is a real shopping paradise. In general, the shops in Roermond are open every first Sunday of the month, some even more often.
• With children in Roermond: When the weather is nice, families like to visit the outdoor adventure playground Speeltuin Kitskensberg. Here the little ones can let off steam on slides, climbing frames and walls. On rainy or cold days, the indoor playland Ballorig Roermond offers ball pools, mazes and a children's race track.

Activities and excursions

When camping in Roermond, exciting leisure activities are on the programme in addition to the countless water sports. Those interested in culture can go on a Cuypers hike through the municipality or visit the town of Weert, while nature lovers can explore De Meinweg National Park.

Water sports in the Maasplassen

The Meuse lakes are the largest contiguous water sports area in the Netherlands. Activities in and around the water are therefore high on the agenda for many holidaymakers. Water sports such as swimming, surfing, diving, rowing and canoeing are very popular when camping in the Maasplassen. Those who wish can also try their hand at more extreme sports such as water skiing, wakeboarding or flyboarding.

Boat trip across the Meuse lakes

If you want to get an idea of the true size of the Maasplassen, you should take a boat trip across the lakes. Many campsites and Roermond itself offer day trips on tour boats. Sailing boats are also an excellent way to explore the lakes. If you don't have your own motorboat or sailing boat, you can easily hire one and perhaps even take a sailing course.

In the footsteps of Pierre Cuypers

In the Cuypershuis Museum, holidaymakers can learn more about the architect and designer Pierre Cuypers from Roermond. The building was where he lived and worked in the 19th century, and some of his works can be admired here today. In addition to classic guided tours of the museum, unique Cuypers walks through Roermond are also organised regularly.

A walk through De Meinweg National Park

Heaths and dense pine forests create an idyllic atmosphere in this extensive area. De Meinweg National Park is also home to the two largest moorland lakes in the country. A varied flora and fauna with rare bird species such as the tree pipit and nightjar invite you to go hiking here.

Interesting cultural excursion to Weert

The 15th century St Martin's Church and the Birgittinessen Monastery make the municipality of Weert a destination well worth a visit. It also appeals to many holidaymakers with its ancient houses and old watermills, such as the Sint Annamolen Keent.

The best events in Roermond

A camping holiday in Roermond can easily be combined with one or two events worth seeing. Music fans, for example, can't miss the Bevrijdingsfestival or TaptoeRoermond. Sporty travellers can visit the City Swim in August.

May

• Bevrijdingsfestival: This free music festival is held annually on 5 May to commemorate the liberation of the Netherlands in 1944 and 1945. It is held on the same day at several locations in the region, including Roermond.

June

• Taptoe Roermond: Every year, a large number of people gather on the market square in Roermond to celebrate the traditional Taptoe festival. The programme includes a mini parade, various music societies, marching bands and great shows.

August

• Roermond City Swim: Participants in the event swim in the rivers Rur and Maas, with one half of the route going downstream and the other upstream. Anyone who wants to can take part themselves or watch from the shore. The proceeds will be donated to a good cause afterwards.

Gastronomy

Even those who prefer to eat from their own kitchen should go on at least one gourmet tour. Camping in Roermond is an excellent way to familiarise yourself with typical Dutch cuisine.

For breakfast, there are often syrup waffles and sandwiches with chocolate flakes or aniseed crumble. At lunchtime, snacks such as chips with mayonnaise, mini spring rolls and deep-fried meatballs - known as bitterballen - are usually served. Herring with onions and gherkins is also particularly tasty.

For the Dutch, dinner is the main meal of the day. Our tip: savoury dishes such as stamppot. This stew consists of various vegetables, such as mashed potatoes, and a savoury smoked sausage. Also recommended: the country's hearty pea soup, which is traditionally flavoured with smoked sausage or bockwurst.

Weather and best time for a camping holiday in Roermond

Due to its location on the water, Roermond is ideal for a camping holiday in summer. The warmest months are July and August, but at 25 and 28 degrees Celsius they are still very bearable. Water sports enthusiasts. Hikers and cyclists can also arrive in June. The average temperature then is around 22 degrees Celsius, while the coldest period lasts from December to February. Even in this period, however, the average temperature is still 3 degrees Celsius. Thanks to the comparatively mild temperatures, campers can visit the region all year round. March is the rainiest month of the year, followed by May and June.