Camping Vrijhaven

View prices & book 6.7 3 reviews
Pitches
Pitches
One of the pitches
Exterior of the unit
Family-friendly
Guests eating outdoors
The beach bar
Tents at night
Beach bar serving sandwiches
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One of the pitches
Exterior of the unit
Family-friendly

  • Small, family-run Friesland site on the banks of a small lake
  • 15-minute drive to Sneek; cycling trails nearby like Helftstedentocht
  • Beach on site and woodburning baths for a fee; shops a short walk away
What’s a typical packing list for Camping Vrijhaven in Friesland? Your folding deck chairs and bucket and spades might turn up at the top of the list, as the small, scenic site is on the banks of a small lake connected to the Heegermeer. Being positioned right on the lakeside, it’s likely that guests will want to pack their swimwear for the site too, as the site runs sailing, surfing, kitesurfing and paddleboarding lessons during high season. The lake’s splendid and relatively shallow waters make an excellent water play area for the kids. Learning to sail on the one-person Optimist sailing boat can also be arranged for pint-sized guests. If you’re more into your sun salutations, the site also runs yoga sessions. As a small, family-run spot, the owners count sustainability and humour as two of the most important aspects of their site. Camping Vrijhaven is pretty much designed for guests to relax and catch their breath, especially for those from urban areas who don’t see this kind of scenery every day. The fields are varied, some with more privacy or shade than others, and firepits are kindly permitted. If you want to take your bicycle for a spin, cycling trails can be accessed directly from the site – perhaps begin in Gaastmeer, 15 minutes’ ride away, where the 90-kilometre-long Helftstedentocht trail winds on through six Frisian cities and villages, past dikes, lakes, meadows and other gorgeous sights. It's a five-minute walk from Camping Vrijhaven into the village of Heeg where there are shops to source food for alfresco meals, restaurants and takeaways. Jacob, the owner of the site, has also come up with a woodburning, heated outdoor bath deliverable to your pitch for an additional price.

Site type

Tent pitches 29
Touring caravan pitches 24
Motorhome pitches 6
Lodges, cabins, pods or huts 7
Open now
Opens 1 April

Tourist board rating

Please note
  • Group bookings of 4 or more adults are not permitted (couples and immediate family members excepted).
  • No hen/stag parties permitted via Pitchup.com.
  • A charge of €1.00 (£0.84) applies for the use of the shower.
  • Facilities/activities including sail boat rental, windsurf board rental, stand up paddle board rental are subject to extra charges payable on arrival.
  • Discount cards and gift vouchers cannot be applied to bookings made via Pitchup.com.
  • The games room is open between 01/04 and 29/09.
  • The bar is open between 15/07 and 15/08.
  • Bookings must not consist of more than 2 different households.

Languages spoken

Dutch

English

German

Open from Tue, 1 Apr to

Pitch types & availability

Accommodation

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2 adults
0 children

Reviews

6.7

Overall rating based on 3 reviews View breakdown

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Achterkant van camping. Mooi plaatje. Ook was het op loopafstand van het…

Overall 2/10
Location 6
Value for money 4
Accommodation 2
Facilities / Activities 2
Customer service 2
Child friendliness 2
Cleanliness 2
Wifi 2
Anonymous The reviewer booked through Pitchup.com

Fully-serviced grass pitch

Liked: Achterkant van camping. Mooi plaatje. Ook was het op loopafstand van het dorp.

Disliked: Het sanitair. Het was er donker, niet fris en er was een nare geur.
Verder kregen we een plekje toegewezen naast de weg, waar rond 5 uur in de ochtend de tractoren en vrachtauto’s langs denderden. We zijn een dag eerder weg. Ook was er geen WiFi.
Watersport mogelijkheid en bar waren dicht

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From the manager: He Judith, wat een slechte ervaring hebben jullie bij ons gehad. Totaal niet wat jullie hadden verwacht en dat is altijd erg jammer. Jullie zijn ook niet voor niets al eerder vertrokken! Wifi hebben we nooit aangeboden op onze camping, sterker nog, dit is waar we ook zelfs trots op zijn. Kennelijk is dat toch niet helemaal duidelijk voor jullie geweest. Heb je misschien een tip hoe we dit nog sterker of beter hadden communiceren? Het staat op de website, maar ook bij de ingang van de camping op een bord: LET OP, U NADERT EEN WIFILOZE ZONE. In het toiletgebouw achter de receptie was aan de dameskant een lamp in de douche stuk. We hebben daarvoor een nieuw armatuur besteld maar wachten nog op de levering daarvoor. Gelukkig deden de andere lampen (bij de andere douche) het wel. Het toiletgebouw wordt elke dag goed schoon gemaakt, maar wanneer het heeft geregend, kan je tegen alle inloop van de modderschoenen, er helaas niet tegenaan werken en krijgt het hele gebouw makkelijk een vieze indruk. Dat spijt ons ook. En wanneer het heel hard regent dan kan het voorkomen dat het minder lekker ruikt. Watersportmogelijkheden zijn er altijd. Kano's, sup boards kunnen per uur, per halve of hele dag gehuurd worden. Zeilboten en sloepen per weekend, midweek of week. Wil je afwijken van deze periodes, dan lukt dat zeker last minute niet meer bij ons, maar gelukkig wel bij onze collega's in het dorp waar we naar verwijzen. (dat is hooguit 15 minuten lopen of 6 minuten fietsen van de camping) De strandbar is open tijdens het Hemelvaart en Pinksterweekend, en in het hoogseizoen van ca. 10 juli tot 20 aug. Al deze info is ook te vinden op de website. Maar jullie hadden een ander idee van jullie verblijf hierover. Judith, hoe kunnen we voorkomen dat volgende gasten deze info ook missen? Waar kunnen we dit nog beter laten weten? We kijken uit naar je reactie, Groet & glimlach, Karin

Schöner Platz

Overall 8/10
Location 10
Value for money 10
Accommodation 10
Facilities / Activities 8
Customer service 8
Child friendliness 10
Cleanliness 8
Wifi 2
Anonymous The reviewer booked through Pitchup.com

Fully-serviced grass pitch

Liked: Ruhiger, schöner Campingplatz
Ordentlicher und Gepflegter Platz und Sanitäranlagen

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freundliches Personal. Sauber. Ruhig

Overall 10/10
Location 10
Value for money 8
Accommodation 10
Facilities / Activities 8
Customer service 10
Child friendliness 10
Cleanliness 10
Wifi No rating
Alexander P. The reviewer booked through Pitchup.com

Fully-serviced grass pitch

Liked: Wir haben Zeltplatz gemietet.
Schön, sauber, ruhig. Direkt am Wasser. Wlan nur am Empfang.
Keine Zecken gefunden. Ideal für Boot Besitzer. Für Hunde gut geeignet. Kinderspielplätze gut eingerichtet.

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Features

Dogs allowed

Campfires allowed

Leisure on site

Bar or club house Beach access Cycle hire Evening entertainment Fishing Fitness centre Games room Indoor swimming pool Kids' club On-site restaurant/cafe Outdoor swimming pool Play area Pétanque TV room Take away Tennis Watersports Wild swimming

Amenities on site

Bath available Car parking by pitch/unit Composting toilet Dog park Drying room Food shop Free wifi Ice pack freezing Internet access Launderette Off licence Parent & baby washroom Pick-up from public transport Portable toilet Pub toilets Public telephone Shower available Toilet block Washing-up area Wifi

Groups welcome

Family friendly Motorcycle friendly Single-sex groups welcome Student groups welcome

Rules

Barbecue provided Barbecues allowed Campfires allowed Commercial vehicles allowed Dogs allowed Dogs allowed all year

Themes

Lake and/or mountain Wildlife haven

Utilities

Charging facilities Chemical disposal Electric car charging point(s) Gas cylinders available Recycling available Renewable energy

Nearby amenities

Bar nearby Dog walk nearby Public transport nearby Shop nearby

Type

Medium (26-50 pitches)

Nearby leisure

Canoeing/kayaking nearby Cycle hire nearby Cycling nearby Fishing nearby Golf nearby Indoor pool nearby Leisure/theme park nearby Outdoor pool nearby Restaurant nearby Sailing nearby Surf school nearby Tennis nearby Watersports nearby

Touring and motorhomes

Motorhome service point Seasonal pitches

Location

Camping Vrijhaven

De Burd 25a

Heeg

Friesland

The Netherlands

8621 JX

Directions

Timezone

Europe/Amsterdam CEST (GMT+02:00)

GPS

52.96789°N
5.59525°W

Please note: All distances on this page are calculated "as the crow flies" - please check actual distance depending on your mode of travel using the Get directions button above.

Local attractions

Boating is a big thing in this part of Friesland. Sneek (15 minutes’ drive) has a different setting for wannabe sailors. Hiring a boat may take you past the 17th-century canal gateway, Waterpoort, and rows of pretty houses. Take your time wandering between the town hall and the maritime museum. It might be a good idea to save some energy for a visit to De Alde Feanen National Park (50 minutes), where there are lengthy cycling or hiking trails among reed beds, riverways, villages and meadows. A canoe is also a splendid way to get around this wildlife haven and to get up close to the many creatures. Any wanderings in Bolsward (25 minutes) are bound to be a good time too. There’s a city hall, a church with a glass roof and boat rental – and how about a Frisian herbal bitter, Sonnema, to wash it all down?

Water quality at nearby bathing waters

Name Distance Type 2020201920182017
Harlingerstrand, Harlingen 15.8 mi Sea N/AGoodGoodGood

Data source: European Environment Agency

Offers

Conditions apply - see pitch type section for details

Nearest sites

Unfortunately, we have no nearby bookable sites.

Frequently asked questions

  • Does Camping Vrijhaven have a swimming pool? No View all features
  • Is Camping Vrijhaven dog friendly? Yes View all features
  • What attractions are near Camping Vrijhaven? Boating is a big thing in this part of Friesland. Sneek (15 minutes’ drive) has a different setting for wannabe sailors. Hiring a boat may take you past the 17th-century canal gateway, … Read more
  • When can I check in and check out of Camping Vrijhaven?
    Camping and touring
    Arrive:  1 p.m. –  Anytime
    Depart by:  12 p.m.
    On-site accommodation
    Arrive:  3 p.m. –  Anytime
    Depart by:  10 a.m.
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  • How much does it cost to stay at Camping Vrijhaven? From £41.02 (for 1 night, 2 adults) - prices may change depending on your dates and party.