Duinrell Park
Family amusement park and holiday resort in Wassenaar
Family amusement and holiday park in Wassenaar combining rollercoasters, fairground rides and the Tiki Pool indoor water complex; popular with families and day-trippers from The Hague and Leiden.
Duinrell at a Glance#
Address: Duinrell 1, 2243 HZ Wassenaar, Netherlands
Website: https://www.duinrell.com
Hours: Seasonal; typically open March-October for the amusement park, water park hours vary by season
Admission: Day tickets and season passes available; adult day-ticket prices typically around €25-€35 depending on peak season (check official site)
About Duinrell#
Duinrell is a combined amusement park and holiday park located in Wassenaar, South Holland in the Netherlands. It pairs a compact family-friendly theme park with on-site accommodation and a waterpark.
Duinrell began as a private estate and developed into a public leisure park in the 20th century, expanding its accommodation and waterpark offerings to become a multiuse family destination. The park has continuously added attractions and infrastructure to support guests staying on site.
Situated near the North Sea coast between The Hague and Leiden, the park is close to the Wassenaar town center and is reachable by car and regional train connections to nearby cities.
- Holiday park: Located in Wassenaar, South Holland, it combines an amusement park with a holiday park offering bungalows, camping, and caravan sites for overnight stays.
- Seasonality: The waterpark and many rides are seasonal; opening times are busiest during school holidays and summer months.
What to See#
- Amusement Park: A compact amusement park area with family rides and several roller coasters aimed at children and teenagers, forming the core visitor attraction.
- Tiki Pool: An indoor and outdoor waterpark marketed as the Tiki Pool, featuring slides, a wave pool, and leisure pools open seasonally.
How to Get to Duinrell#
Duinrell is in Wassenaar, about 15 km north of The Hague. By car, take the A44 motorway and follow signs for Wassenaar/Duinrell. Public transit: take the Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS) train to Den Haag HS or Den Haag Centraal and transfer to local bus routes (e.g., Connexxion) that stop near Duinrell; check local timetables for exact connections.
Tips for Visiting Duinrell#
- Buy tickets online in advance during summer weekends to skip long lines at the entrance.
- Arrive early for popular slides in the Tikibad water park; the amusement park gets busiest mid-afternoon.
- Stay in a bungalow on-site for easy access to the park after hours and to avoid the drive back to The Hague.
Best Time to Visit Duinrell#
Best visited in late spring or early autumn for fewer crowds; summer is busiest for the water park.
Weather & Climate near Duinrell#
Duinrell's climate is classified as Oceanic - Oceanic climate with mild summers (peaking in August) and cold winters (coldest in February). Temperatures range from 0°C to 21°C. Moderate rainfall (846 mm/year).
| Month | Comfort | Temp | Feels | Rain | Sky | Humidity | Wind | UV | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | Poor | 1° - 6° | -2° | 70 mm | overcast | 91% | 7.0 m/s | 0.0 low | 8.1h |
| February | Poor | 0° - 6° | -2° | 51 mm | overcast | 89% | 6.3 m/s | 0.1 low | 9.7h |
| March | Poor | 2° - 9° | 1° | 64 mm | overcast | 86% | 6.3 m/s | 0.4 low | 11.7h |
| April | Good | 4° - 12° | 5° | 47 mm | partly cloudy | 82% | 5.6 m/s | 0.8 moderate | 13.8h |
| May | Very Good | 8° - 16° | 12° | 49 mm | partly cloudy | 80% | 5.4 m/s | 1.2 high | 15.5h |
| June | Good | 11° - 18° | 14° | 67 mm | overcast | 79% | 5.2 m/s | 1.4 high | 16.5h |
| July | Good | 13° - 20° | 17° | 69 mm | overcast | 78% | 5.1 m/s | 1.4 high | 16.0h |
| August | Good | 13° - 21° | 17° | 64 mm | overcast | 78% | 4.9 m/s | 1.1 high | 14.5h |
| September | Good | 11° - 18° | 14° | 93 mm | overcast | 80% | 5.3 m/s | 0.7 moderate | 12.5h |
| October | Acceptable | 8° - 14° | 11° | 93 mm | overcast | 85% | 5.9 m/s | 0.3 low | 10.4h |
| November | Acceptable | 4° - 10° | 3° | 97 mm | overcast | 89% | 6.4 m/s | 0.1 low | 8.6h |
| December | Poor | 2° - 7° | 5° | 82 mm | overcast | 91% | 6.7 m/s | 0.0 low | 7.5h |
