Day out in Zwolle? Come and play at De Drentse Koe
Looking for a day out near Zwolle with children? De Drentse Koe in Ruinerwold is a great place to spend the day playing, exploring and relaxing. We’re not in Zwolle itself, but just outside the city. At our family play farm with its own ice cream.
This page is for families from Zwolle and the surrounding area looking for a fun day out where children have plenty of freedom to play. Running, jumping, climbing, seeing the animals and playing outdoors.
Looking for an active day out for the whole family? De Drentse Koe is a practical choice for an enjoyable day out just outside Zwolle.
A day out from Zwolle with children
A day out with children works best when everything is easy to navigate. You want plenty of fun activities without the hassle of parking, long walks or constantly having to move from one place to another.
At De Drentse Koe, you’ll find everything in one place: indoor play, outdoor play, food and drinks, toilets, a terrace and free parking close by. Children can play freely, while parents can keep an eye on them, join in or sit down with a drink.
This also makes De Drentse Koe suitable for families from Meppel, Emmen or Assen.
Indoor and Outdoor Play
At De Drentse Koe, you don’t have to choose between an indoor playground and an outdoor playground. You can enjoy both.
Indoors, children can play in the play barns. They can climb, clamber, jump and explore. There are quieter areas for younger children, where they can play at their own pace.
Outdoors, there is plenty of space to enjoy the fresh air. Children can enjoy the playground, pedal tractors, sandpit, animal area, play equipment and seasonal activities. During the summer months, water play is often a popular choice.
This keeps a day out from Zwolle varied and enjoyable for all ages.
The play area with rocking horses is a great place for free play. Children can move around, explore and create their own games.
For younger children, this is often a pleasant place to play, as they can play at their own pace.
The pedal tractors are particularly popular with little ones and younger children. They can steer themselves, ride around and pretend they are working on the farm..
That fits perfectly with the atmosphere at De Drentse Koe: playing among the cows, right here at our family play farm with its own ice cream.
Outside, there is a large playground with play equipment, sand, plenty of space and places to climb. Children can run, slide and explore.
The outdoor playground is suitable for children of different ages. Younger children can play at their own pace, while older children have more space to let off steam.
At the animal area, children can watch the animals. They can see goats, donkeys, rabbits, a sheep and a pig. This makes the farm experience especially familiar to children.
For many children, this is a quiet moment in between all the playing.
In summer, water is always a hit. At De Drentse Koe, children can play in the water play area or splash park.
They can splash, play with the water and cool off. On warm days, feel free to bring a change of clothes.
During the season, children can explore the maize maze. They make their way through the maize and enjoy a little adventure on the farm.
The maize maze is a great fit for families who enjoy discovering something new alongside playing.
At certain times, Lisa & Loetje are there too. This makes the day out even more familiar for children.
Watch together, join in and then get back to playing. Just a normal part of the day.
Fun for young children
With young children, it’s important to have everything within easy reach. You don’t want to walk too far, keep searching for toilets or run out of things to do.
At De Drentse Koe, toddlers and preschoolers can enjoy the toddler play area, a bouncy castle for toddlers, pedal tractors, a sandpit, a play area with rocking horses and the animal area.
Parents can easily keep an eye on the children. That’s reassuring for the children, as well as for parents and grandparents.
Also Fun for Older Children
Older children often want a bit more of a challenge. They like to decide for themselves where to go next.
At De Drentse Koe, they can burn off energy in the play barns, the playground and around the farmyard. There’s plenty of fun to keep them entertained throughout the day.
Visiting with children of different ages? That makes things easier, as everyone can find something they enjoy.
For families and friends
De Drentse Koe is particularly suitable for families with children, but you can also visit us with friends, extended family or a larger group.
For a family get-together, there’s plenty of variety, with time to play, sit down and enjoy a meal together. The grounds are practical and easy to navigate for group outings. Children can enjoy themselves while the adults catch up.
Looking for a family get-together, children’s birthday party or group day out from Zwolle? Take a look at all our group packages.
Indoor and Outdoor Fun
Children can play in the indoor playground as well as outdoors on the farmyard. This makes a day out suitable for every season.
For the Whole Family
There’s plenty to do for toddlers, preschoolers, younger children and older children.
Clear and Practical
Everything is close together, making it easy to spend a whole day here with the children.
Ice Cream from the Ice Cream Farm
A day out at De Drentse Koe isn’t complete without ice cream. It’s simply part of the experience.
Children can play in the indoor playground as well as outdoors on the farmyard. This makes a day out suitable for every season.
There’s plenty to do for toddlers, preschoolers, younger children and older children.
Everything is close together, making it easy to spend a whole day here with the children.
A day out at De Drentse Koe isn’t complete without Drentse Koe IJs. It’s simply part of the experience.
Plan your day out from Zwolle
Looking for a day out from Zwolle where children can play and parents can easily keep an eye on them? Come and visit De Drentse Koe in Ruinerwold.
Indoors and outdoors. Play barns and an outdoor playground. Animals, pedal tractors, a sandpit, water play, ice cream and plenty of space.
Just a lovely day out at our family play farm with its own ice cream.
Book your ticket(s) now
Flex tickets
Want to buy your tickets in advance but not sure when you’ll visit? Choose a flex ticket. You don’t need to choose a date just yet and can decide later when you’d like to come. That way, you can secure your tickets now and plan your visit whenever it suits you.
