Family Time in Wieringen & the tip of North Holland

Sometimes the real journey is the one right outside your front door. Where children can get muddy, birdsong fills the air, and each day is a patchwork of little adventures. The tip of North Holland, with the former island Wieringen at its heart, is such a place. Perfect for families seeking space, simplicity, and moments that linger.

Welcome to Camping Terra Incognito – a retreat of simplicity and outdoor living. Camp among the grass, gaze out at the waddenzee, and let children freely wander. Days begin with birdsong and end by sunset. And the days in between? That’s where the magic happens.

Family-Friendly Adventures

Wieringen’s surroundings offer a gentle variety of activities for families: everything is close by, diverse, and scaled just right for curious kids—and parents who want to stay grounded and outdoor.

Landgoed Hoenderdaell – a forest zoo

Near Anna Paulowna, this green oasis lets you meet monkeys, rescued big cats, and roam forest paths. Ideal for up-close animal encounters and gentle exploration.

Lutjestrand & Beach Bites

A few minutes from Terra, the Lutjestrand at Amstelmeer offers safe swimming, sandy play zones, and the cozy Beach Bites beach shack—perfect for a beer, cocktail or fries while kids build sandcastles.

Land van Fluwel – flowers, play & exploration

Around Sint Maartenszee, this whimsical farm park offers climbing, barefoot paths, water channels, and fun with tulips nearby. A sensory wonderland for children.

De Helderse Vallei – nature & farm fun

At this educational farm-park near Den Helder, families learn together—about bees, birds, recycling—and wander forest trails. Always interactive, always fun.

Marine Museum Den Helder – submarine & sea tales

Board a real submarine, explore naval history, and let children dress up as little sailors in hands-on exhibits. One of the top children’s museums in the country.

Stranden bij Callantsoog & Julianadorp

Wide, clean and child-friendly beaches—perfect for shell collecting, dune runs, and sunset swims. Safe and spacious, even in summer.

Wieringer IJsboerderij ice cream

End the day with real farm-fresh ice cream in flavors like stroopwafel, seaweed or local berry—cool, creamy, and utterly local.

Wadlopen & shrimp harvesting on the Wadden Sea

Just off the camping, explore the Wadden Sea—UNESCO heritage and an outdoor classroom. Wade through mud, learn about sea creatures, and fish for shrimp with local guides.

Cycling & walking through Robbenoordbos & Wieringen

Serene paths wind through Robbenoordbos and across former island hills—by dikes, flower fields, and farmland—with expansive water views.

Museum Jan Lont in Stroe – Wieringen’s past

A century-old farmhouse museum showing life from a bygone age. Small, authentic, and full of stories—perfect for a family visit.

Kibbeling in Den Oever

When in Den Oever, taste the local favorite: hot, crispy kibbeling by the harbor—freshly fried and perfect right by the water.

Camping the Terra Incognito way

Camping Terra Incognito isn’t a theme park—and that’s the point. No flashy attractions, just nature’s playground. Space, calm, shade, sun. For parents: time. To do nothing—or everything.

Tent, trailer, caravan or one of our unique glamping options—you’ll find camping in the tip of North Holland as it was meant to be: simple, genuine, and unhurried.

Practical Info

• Location: Terra Incognito, Westerland – Wieringen, Hollands Kroon

• Ages: From babies to teens (0–14)

• Getting around: Many outings are bike or short-drive accessible

• Swimming: Lutjestrand, beaches, and Amstelmeer

• Stay: Tent, glamping, caravan, caravan cabin