Attractiepark Slagharen

In the heart of the Overijssel province in the Netherlands, Attractiepark Slagharen Resort offers an exotic experience, transporting its visitors to the festive and adventurous atmosphere of the American Wild West. This complex, which has evolved over the decades, is much more than just an amusement park; it is a complete stay destination, offering a theme park rich in rides, a water park to cool off in, and a variety of accommodations to extend the adventure. Attractiepark Slagharen Resort invites families to immerse themselves in a distinct thematic universe and enjoy a stay combining thrills, water games and relaxing moments, all in a setting inspired by the Wild West.

From Ponypark to Resort: A History Rich in Evolution

The history of Attractiepark Slagharen began in 1963 with the opening of "Ponypark Slagharen" by Henk Bemboom. Originally, the concept was centered on ponies and offered families the opportunity to stay in bungalows with a pony available for the children. Over the years, the park began to incorporate fairground attractions, then gradually more permanent rides, slowly transforming into a true amusement park. The park remained a family business under the direction of the Bemboom family for several decades, developing its offering and its Far West theme. In 1998, the name officially changed to "Attractiepark Slagharen", reflecting its evolution beyond the initial "ponypark" concept. A major milestone in its recent development was the addition in 2015 of Aqua Mexicana, a large themed water park. In 2012, the park was acquired by the international group Parques Reunidos, marking a new stage in its history and paving the way for future investments and developments to strengthen its status as a major resort and amusement park in the Netherlands.

A Complete Offer for Stay and Adventure

Attractiepark Slagharen Resort offers a diverse offering designed for a complete stay experience. The heart of the complex is of course the amusement park, which has about 40 attractions. Visitors can discover a variety of rides ranging from thrill roller coasters such as "Gold Rush", a launch roller coaster that provides intense accelerations, to family attractions and gentler rides suitable for young children. Popular attractions also include drop towers ("Free Fall"), swinging boats ("The Pirate"), and a scenic route such as "Wild West Adventure", which has benefited from a recent renovation. The park is divided into different thematic zones, all imbued with the atmosphere of the Wild West.

The accommodation offer is an essential component of the resort. The holiday park offers a range of themed accommodations to extend the immersion. You will find comfortable bungalows, mobile homes, teepee tents for a more original experience, and lodges, offering different capacities and levels of comfort to suit the needs of families. Staying on site allows easy and unlimited access to the amusement park during the stay and often access to the water park.

Aqua Mexicana, the indoor and outdoor water park, is a major asset of the resort, particularly appreciated during the warmer months or in bad weather. It offers a variety of thrilling water slides for thrill seekers, swimming pools to swim and cool off in, and aquatic play areas for the little ones, all in a colorful setting inspired by Mexico. In addition to the parks, the resort offers various activities and entertainment for residents of the holiday park, including shows, meetings with the mascots Randy and Rosie, and other entertainment for the whole family, contributing to a complete and immersive holiday experience.

Discovering Overijssel: The Park's Surroundings

Attractiepark Slagharen is located in the northeastern part of the Netherlands, in the province of Overijssel, near the city of Hardenberg and not far from the German border. This region offers a rural and green setting, ideal for outdoor activities and discovery. Although the resort offers enough activities to occupy visitors for several days, exploring the surrounding area can enrich your stay.

The Vechtdal region, where Slagharen is located, is known for its river landscapes along the Vecht River, offering opportunities for hiking, cycling and water sports. Several picturesque towns and villages are located nearby, inviting you to discover the local architecture and Dutch culture. For families wishing to explore other attractions, the province of Overijssel and the neighboring regions are home to other leisure parks and interesting sites, such as Avonturenpark Hellendoorn, another family amusement park, or WILDLANDS Adventure Zoo Emmen, a modern zoo offering an expedition around the world. The location of Slagharen thus allows you to combine the intense entertainment of the theme park with the tranquility of the Dutch countryside and the discovery of other regional points of interest.