Children’s activities around the Molenbergh
Pitch en Putt
Next to gentleman’s farm “Lange Tieme” lies a wonderful 18-hole golf course embedded in the countryside. Differences in length and obstacles like sand bunkers, trees and ponds make every hole challenging and unique. The course is also suited for children. After a round of golf you will receive a warm welcome in Brasserie Lange Tieme, located in the farm.
Go to Pitch en Putt
1 km
The Nature Game
You hike along the Dwingelderveld with a tablet and find yourself in a fairytale, all the while learning about nature. The forest has never been more fun!
Go toThe Nature Game
15 km
Fietsen op de Rails
Cycling accross a modified railline accross the Holtingerveld in Havelte is definitely a new sight! The close to 3 km long track will take you through the history of the Second World War. A cart is being ridden by two people, meaning children cycle with their parents.
Go to Fietsen op de rails
13 km
De Oude Aarde Giethoorn
Museum De Oude Aarde (The Old Earth) in Giethoorn offers a unique collection of gems and decorative stones, along with a terrarium with crocodiles and turtles. Children will also be able to take part in a scavenger hunt through the museum. They can also hunt for their own crystals in little ponds.
Go to De Oude Aarde
20 km
Bad Hesselingen
Subtropical Bad Hesselingen in Meppel, where young and old can have fun. Along wide stairs you decend into a pool that is at most 1.40 meters deep. In the recreatinal pool you will find amon other things:
- the interactive Mosquito Slide
- a jungle pool for the little ones, with boats and toys
- an interactive slide- and clambercaterpillar above the pool
- a whirlpool with jetstreams
- a tractorslide
- a bubbly couch
- a creek with a current
- an expansive sitting area with catering
- a large outside area with pasture and a large playground
At the Molenbergh you can get a discount.
Go to Bad Hesselingen
8 km
Hoogeveen Airport
Take a seat on the terrace of Hoogeveen Airport and feast your eyes. It is crowded with departing and arriving planes and skydivers, and during summer you will be able to see gliders take off and land.
Go to Airport Hoogeveen
15 km
Bad Hesslingen Climbingpark
Next to Bad Hesselingen you will find a fantastic new climbing park. There are four levels (at 1, 4, 7 and 10 meters) with obstacles and a viewpoint at 12 meters high. You will be able to scale and descend. Consider combining this activity with swimmingpool Bad Hesselingen.
At the Molenbergh we can offer you a discount.
Go to Klimpark Hesselingen
8 km
De Drentse Koe
This place went from farm to icemaker to both an indoor and outdoor playground. While the kids enjoy themselves parents will be able to read a newspaper and drink a cup of coffee.
Ga to De Drentse Koe
3 km
Butteryfly paradise Papiliorama
Every day hundreds of butterflies from across the world fly into this location’s specially planted flowers looking for nectar. Caterpillars gnaw with a singular desire to fill their stomaches as fast as possible. The garden enjoys a hot and humid climate.
Go to Vlinderparadijs
13 km
The Belterwieden
From visitors centre De Wieden in Sint Jansklooster you walk through a picturesque street, back in the time of peatcutting. Step on board the forester’s barge and be amazed by the beautiful nature that De Wieden has to offer. Enjoy the large lakes, small creeks and the floating lands.
Go to De Belterwieden
20 km
Fishing pond De Woldsteck
In four fine troutponds and two ‘experience’-ponds you can fish to your heart’s content. Suitable for children as well.
Go tVisvijver De Woldsteck
1,5 km
Museum De Proefkolonie
In brand new museum De Proefkolonie (taste colony) you tread in the footsteps of the first paupers (people who were born in poor families without chance to achieve anything). You experience their unforgettable story through a unique multimedial journey through time. This mainly caters to children.
