Swimming
From the campsite there are several options for swimming. Our campsite itself has no swimming facilities, but there are plenty of great alternatives. We have set these out below.
Play pond 't Nije Hemelriek (3 km)
A play pond 3 kilometres away, ‘t Nije Hemelriek has been known for years as the perfect place in the summer to put your towel on the sand and enjoy the sun, water and beach. Because of the tropically coloured water, the almost impenetrable bushes that line the lake and the white beaches, many people go to ‘t Nije Hemelriek to cool off.
In addition, there’s a playground and sunbathing area with play equipment, a kiosk for the necessary refreshments and a building with men’s and women’s toilets. And after you’re done sunbathing you can cool down and enjoy yourself on the terrace of restaurant ‘t Nije Hemelriek. ‘t Nije Hemelriek is suitable for families with young children.
Recreational pond ’t Gasselterveld (3.5 km)
Close to the recreational pond ’t Nije Hemelriek you’ll find the swimming lake ’t Gasselterveld. This lake, which is 50 metres deep in the centre, is a former sand excavation site. On the east side of the lake a shallower part was created, with a line of floating balls indicating the point where it gets deeper.
It’s a wonderful place where you can now swim and sunbathe to your heart’s content. Because swimming pond ‘t Nije Hemelriek is right next door, you can use its catering facilities and toilets. Recreational pond ‘t Gasselterveld is suitable for all ages.
Subtropical swimming paradise Hunzedal (5 km)
The subtropical swimming paradise of Hunzedal has been around for many years. The swimming parades features a 25-metre long competition pool, a leisure pool with a large slide, a paddling pool, whirlpool and outdoor pool. There’s also the possibility to use the sauna and sun bed on the premises. When you get hungry or thirsty during or after swimming, you can eat and/or drink something at our swimmers’ bar that is located in the pool area. The swimmers’ bar is open on weekends and during holidays.
The subtropical swimming pool offers many possibilities. Various activities are organized for both young and old.
Tropiqua Subtropical Swimming Paradise in Veendam (25 km)
For families with young children, Tropiqua subtropical swimming paradise in Veendam is one of our recommendations. This indoor swimming complex offers a variety of play areas and fun water features for younger visitors.
Children can splash, play and explore to their hearts' content, while the whole family enjoys a fun day out swimming. Tropiqua is a particularly good choice when the weather isn't so nice outside.
Although Tropiqua is a little further away from Camping de Berken, we think it's definitely worth the trip thanks to the many play opportunities for young children.
Swimming pool Het Zwanemeer in Gieten (5 km)
The swimming pool is ideal for doing some laps, but also for hours of water splashing fun with the whole family. The open-air swimming pool not only features a competition pool, but also a leisure pool with a slide, rapids, bubble bath, etc. For toddlers and preschoolers there’s a separate paddling pool. At the pool you can comfortably relax on the sandy beach or one of the terraces, grass strips, the sunbathing lawn or park benches. The pool also rents out sunbeds. There’s a playground for the youngest visitors. Each season, numerous activities, entertainment and water sports activities are organized
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