Taking your dog on holiday: here's why it's a good idea

If you have a dog, you know that this four-legged friend can sometimes tell time better than you. He knows exactly when it is time to eat, and he knows the fixed times when you take him out. During the holidays you get out of rhythm (which in itself is not a bad thing, as it is often a sign that your body and mind can relax - the 'just do nothing' principle), but it can be nice to have some continuity in your daily life. If you take your dog with you on holiday, it is a stable constant. This will also help you when you get back from your holiday: switching back to normal daily life will be much easier if you still have the same routine that you have been sticking to.

Another big advantage (and we think your dog would absolutely agree) is that you can bring him along! Your dog is a part of your family. There are many excellent boarding houses in the Netherlands where you can let your dog stay when you go away on holiday, but how nice it is that he can come along with you! Near Camping de Berken you will find a lot of cycling and walking routes. If you are used to walking with your dog, a walking or cycling route without a dog is less fun. Camping de Berken in Gasselte (Drenthe) has luxury dog-friendly accommodations that you can rent, so that you and your four-legged friend do not have to miss each other during your holiday.

Our accommodations

While designing the Berken accommodations, Camping de Berken already took into account that you might have a dog as a guest. We have made sure that your dog has all the space he needs and the veranda is equipped with a dog fence. From 2023 onwards we also offer 4-persons accommodations where dogs are allowed. These accommodations (number 97 and 117) are situated next to a playing field.

House rules for camping with dogs

On the camping grounds of Camping de Berken dogs must be kept on a leash. They must also be kept on a lead in certain outside areas, but there are also areas where they can run free and enjoy themselves to the full! The nature reserves in Drenthe are well worth a visit and your four-legged friend will love it just as much as you. Poop bags are available at two points on the campsite.

There are plenty of walking routes around the campsite where you can walk your dog, but also if you like to cycle with your dog, you can do so here! Rent a bike at Camping de Berken.

More information about camping with your dog can be found here.