May vacation: a vacation full of adventure!

Last updated: April 2, 2026.

The May break is just around the corner, which means school-age children have two weeks off. For anyone who isn’t going on vacation, we have some fun tips because nobody wants a boring break. This May break will be full of adventure and new things to discover and experience. Get inspired by our blog!

Head to the museum!

Is the weather a bit gloomy? Then take your kids to a fun museum. Museums have long since shed their stuffy image, and there’s often plenty to see and do—even for kids! And the fact that they’ll learn something along the way is a nice bonus. Younger kids absolutely love interactive museums. Conducting experiments, getting creative, playing, and exploring: these are the key ingredients for a successful museum visit. Do you have teenagers? Then take them to an Instagram-friendly museum. There, they can go all out to take the best selfies!!

Is the weather nice during the May break? Then take the kids to an open-air museum. Geofort, Archeon, and the Prehistoric Village all have fun activities on the agenda this May break.

Climbing and scrambling

Do you have a child who just can’t sit still? Then let them burn off some energy at a climbing park! At Adventure City in Rotterdam, kids as young as 4 can join in the climbing fun. Safety comes first, so nothing can really go wrong. And if it rains? There’s also a huge indoor area where you can have a great time! Other fun indoor activities in Rotterdam, such as Prison Golf, Black Box Escape Room, Prison Island, and Real Axe Throwing, are available at Fun Village.

Playing in nature

Getting active in nature is the best thing there is. For example, visit anadventure playground this May break! Find examples in our blog aboutoutdoor playgrounds. Other fun playgrounds includeRobin Hoodin the Haagse Bos orSpeelpolder Het WIJlandin Schiedam. And how aboutTiengemeten?Poldersport De Kwakelis also open—and how fun is it to play all kinds of challenging games outdoors? You can work together or compete against each other here. And all of this amidst cows peacefully grazing!You can find even more fun activity farmshere. A relaxing and fun day is guaranteed during the May break.

Discover a different city

Or see your own city in a different way! Download the Walk the City app and explore the city through fun stories and clear photos. Do you have kids who can handle a little thrill? Then take them on a “dark walk” with The Little Walk of Horrors this May break. Discover the dark side of the city as you walk and dive into its (often bloody) history. Guaranteed NOT boring!

Fun workshops for kids

Learning something new is always an adventure. That’s why we’ve gone in search of the best workshops for kids. The Oude Bakkerij Bakery Museum in Medemblik organizes fun workshops that will have kids licking their fingers. Or learn to surf at Dreams Surfcamp! Kids up to age 15 can take a 3- or 6-day workshop. You can also join for a single day.

Visit a castle this May break

Muiderslot Castle has put together a varied creative program especially for the May break. Make your own spring creation, go on a garden safari, or come fly kites on Ascension Day! At De Haar Castle, young visitors can go on a scavenger hunt. The Barons Beestenboel is suitable for children ages 6 and up, but there’s also a version for younger children. At Loevestein Castle, children will learn all about how kids used to entertain themselves (at the castle) during the May break. There’s also plenty to do at the Castle Ruins in Valkenburg this May break. And make your outing even more exciting by combining your visit with a trip to the Velvet Cave. Hoensbroek Castle in Limburg is also organizing all sorts of activities during the May break!

Rain? Let’s play indoors!

Of course, the weather might not always cooperate. In that case, you’ll need to come up with something to do with the kids. How aboutsome funcrafts, for example? Or let them build a fort and bring them tasty snacks and drinks to enjoy in their homemade creation. Bake with them—like a cake, cookies, orpancakes. It’s also always handy to have small, inexpensive gifts on hand so you can organize a bingo afternoon or let them win prizes with brain teasers. Or try anonline escape game! Or just play a regularboard game. You’re sure to have something at home. There’s always something to come up with! Have a great May break!

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