Floriade 2012

Between 5 April and 7 October 2012, the Floriade World Horticultural Expo will be taking place in Venlo.
This expo will consist of 5 different worlds: themed zones that are joined together by woods. Worlds in which you’ll constantly see, feel and experience nature in a different way. A daily cultural programme will feature music, dance, literature, theatre and visual arts from around the globe. You’ll be amazed time and time again.
Center Parcs is the official partner of Floriade 2012. Together, we’ve put together an exclusive offer for you:

Book your accommodation in Het Meerdal, Het Heijderbos, Limburgse Peel or De Kempervennen in combination with a Floriade Passepartout. For the price of a day ticket, you’ll receive unlimited access to the Floriade during your entire stay at Center Parcs.

• Het Meerdal is located next to the vast De Peel nature reserve
• Het Heijderbos lies in a valley in the northernmost part of Dutch Limburg
• Limburgse Peel is beautifully situated in the forests of North Limburg
• De Kempervennen lies next to the De Malpie nature reserve and features two stunning lakes located in the village itself.

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Toverland - an all-weather theme park

Experience a magical day at Toverland theme park!

• The theme park is open year-round
• A sheltered part heated in winter
• Many attractions for young and old

The people who built Toverland know what having fun is all about; after all, they are parents themselves. Certainly they were amazing parents, as they gave their daughter Toos Toverhoed a paradise full of carousels, rollercoasters and children's castles. What about a ride on the rollercoaster? Or discover the secrets of the Villa Fiasco - a house that's full of surprises! The Towers of Adventure are perfect for all those daredevils out there! Children can enjoy the thrills of this theme park year-round, since a part of the park has a roof and is even heated in winter. As you can see, there are lots of things to experience in this theme park!

Activities in Het Meerdal

The surroundings of the park offer an excellent diversity in leisure activities.

• Bike & Fun rents out bikes and route maps
• Ideal for hiking and Nordic walking
• Fishing in the lakes

Het Meerdal puts great emphasis on leisure activities. The beautiful surroundings are more than suitable for the purpose to participate in the activities; there is an extensive network of bike paths, for example. Decide on route of your bike trip yourself and go explore the superb surroundings.
It's also a wonderful area to hike. You can follow the signposted walking trails through the most beautiful parts of the forest or hike through the nature preserve with its marshes. Fishing fans will surely be able to catch a fish or two
in the small lakes in the area.

A shopping experience near you

Want to go shopping while you're on holiday? There are possibilities to go shopping near Het Meerdal.

• Designer Outlet Roermond
• Centro Oberhausen
• Stylish and exclusive

When you're on holiday you are able to go shopping. Designer Outlet Roermond features over 100 shops and more than 170 designer brands - all at the best prices! And it's not even that far away! In Ricor in Venray you find designer fashions for special occasions. Even within one hour of driving by car from the holiday village you will find the Centro in Oberhausen. Overhere, you can certainly enjoy the whole day.

Fun for children

Not only the hearts of your children beat faster through Toverland.

• Irrland
• Warner Bros Movie World
• Klein Zwitserland

Half your kids like theme parks, they will also have fun in these theme parks. Do you know Irrland "an oasis of
experience" with a 100.000m2 great maze? Or travel through "Klein Zwitserland". In this adventure playground, children can slide down in the longest slide of Europe. Warner Bros Movie World is located nearby the border.
This theme park opens the way to the largest film & entertainment park in Germany.

Visiting Düsseldorf

Less than an hour driving from the park a German metropolis is located.

• The old town and traditional alt bier
• Shopping on the Königsallee
• Media Habour

The old town forms the heart of Düsseldorf. It has over 200 restaurants - from gourmet French restaurants to snack
bars. No one should have to go thirsty in Düsseldorf. After all, the old town is the home of altbier. And what better place to taste this local beer, brewed in the traditional style, than at the so-called "longest bar in the world"?
The most famous shopping street in Düsseldorf is the Königsallee, affectionately named "Kö" by locals.
Big brands take centre stage here - the street is lined with one designer shop after another. The Media Harbour offers a wide variety of events for all - from the harbour festival to the Dragon Boat regatta. The harbour area is also a
popular night spot.