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Activity
Vogelpark Avifauna
A historic bird park and zoo in Alphen with more than 200 animal species, walk-through habitats, nature and a large playground.
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Alphen with children
Find child-friendly activities and turn a free day into an easy family outing.
6 placesLocally selected
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Sight
Zegerplas lake
Walk Alphen's well-known lake circuit and combine water, nature, small beaches, sport and nearby hospitality in Park Zegersloot.
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Food & drink
PARQ Bistro-Café
A green bistro café in Europapark for breakfast, lunch, coffee, drinks and relaxed family time beside the pond.
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Activity
Klimpark Alphen
An outdoor climbing course in Park Zegersloot with high towers, zip-lines and different difficulty levels for families, friends and groups.
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Jeu de Boer
An activity farm in the Hazerswoude polder offering farm golf, outdoor games, GPS and e-chopper tours, workshops and group catering for families and groups.
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Is Morus
An Italian-Sardinian family restaurant in central Alphen aan den Rijn serving pizza, pasta, meat, fish and weekend lunch, with takeaway, group menus and a delicatessen shop.
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A relaxed day with children
Choose by age, energy and interests, not only by how famous an attraction is. For younger children, one main activity with time to play and pause often works better than a full schedule.
Confirm height rules, supervision, pushchair access and family facilities with the provider. Keep a simple rainy-day alternative for outdoor visits.