Celebrating Sinterklaas at EuroParcs
Placing shoes by the fireplace, singing Sinterklaas (Saint Nicholas) songs together, and eagerly awaiting the arrival of Sinterklaas and his helpers (pieten): for children, this might just be the best time of the year. Want to make this special time even more festive? Celebrate the traditional Dutch Sinterklaas at EuroParcs and enjoy a weekend packed with fun activities, surprises, and wonderful family moments
Experience the National Sinterklaas Parade from EuroParcs De Kraaijenbergse Plassen
From Friday, November 13, through Monday, November 16, 2026, EuroParcs De Kraaijenbergse Plassen is the place to be for a special Sinterklaas weekend. On Saturday, November 14, the national arrival parade will take place in Grave, right near the vacation park. It’s a unique opportunity to witness Sinterklaas’s arrival up close. Plus, the entire weekend will be all about Sinterklaas, with all kinds of activities for the whole family.
If you book the special Sinterklaas package at EuroParcs, the fun begins the moment you arrive. Your vacation home will be festively decorated with Sinterklaas decorations and stocked with delicious Sinterklaas treats. There’s also a fun Yuki surprise waiting for the kids.
There’s plenty to do at the vacation park itself. During a pietentraining session, children can practice all kinds of skills that a piet needs. They’ll also go on a hunt for the golden chocolate letter and show off their creativity in a poetry contest. Of course, putting out a shoe is a must. The pieten walking around add to the festive atmosphere and fill the entire park with the spirit of Sinterklaas.
Want to relax a bit between all the festivities? Thanks to its location on the Kraaijenbergse Plassen, you can enjoy nature and explore the surroundings. This way, you can combine a weekend full of Sinterklaas fun with a relaxing stay by the water.
Sinterklaas Fun at EuroParcs Zuiderzee and EuroParcs Kaatsheuvel
EuroParcs Zuiderzee and EuroParcs Kaatsheuvel are also looking forward to the arrival of Sinterklaas. During the weekend of November 27–30, 2026, both vacation parks will host all kinds of festive activities. It’s all about togetherness, fun, and, of course, Sinterklaas!
Celebrate Sinterklaas at EuroParcs Kaatsheuvel
At EuroParcs Kaatsheuvel, the Sinterklaas festivities begin as soon as you arrive. If you book the special Sinterklaas package, the pieten will have left a fun surprise in your vacation home—a festive start to your weekend! During the chocolate letter scavenger hunt, the kids go on a hunt for all the letters. Of course, they’ll also get to meet Sinterklaas and his pieten. Plus, they’ll bake their own pepernoten and dance at the pietendisco.
There’s plenty to discover outside the vacation park as well. EuroParcs Kaatsheuvel is Sinterklaas weekend. Prefer to get out into nature? In De Loonse en Drunense Duinen National Park, you can enjoy wonderful walks and take in the vast sandy plains and forests together.
Enjoy a festive weekend at EuroParcs Zuiderzee
At EuroParcs Zuiderzee, everything revolves around Sinterklaas, with a varied program full of fun activities for young and old. From a festive parade featuring Sinterklaas and his pieten to a lantern walk, a party with the pieten, and creative activities: the kids won’t be bored for a moment!
The surrounding area also has plenty to offer. The vacation park is located on Lake Veluwe, where you can get some fresh air, take a walk along the water, and enjoy the view. So, in addition to all the festivities, there’s also time to unwind and explore together.
Make Your Sinterklaas Weekend Complete
With Sinterklaas Eve on Saturday, December 5, 2026, just around the corner, now is the perfect time to get into the festive spirit together during a weekend getaway at EuroParcs. During the day, there’s plenty of time to go out together, explore the surroundings, or enjoy the park’s facilities, while the excitement builds slowly toward Sinterklaas Eve. Whether you celebrate Sinterklaas Eve with gifts, surprises, or poems, a stay at EuroParcs offers all the space you need to turn this tradition into a special family moment.
A weekend getaway becomes even more fun when you make room for your own Sinterklaas traditions. For example, bring along a favorite Sinterklaas book, sing songs together, or organize a fun game night in your vacation home. Let the kids help decide what you’ll do and make it extra special by putting out a shoe together. Maybe this will even start a new family tradition.
Book your Sinterklaas weekend at EuroParcs
You don’t have to celebrate Sinterklaas at home. Turn this special time of year into a wonderful memory and discover what EuroParcs has to offer. Whether you want to experience the traditional parade or opt for a stay filled with Sinterklaas activities, there are plenty of opportunities to make it a special experience together. Find the vacation park that’s right for you and book a festive Sinterklaas weekend at EuroParcs!