Our practical tips for shopping, good food and enjoyable days out around Marina Strandbad in Olburgen.
There is plenty to do at Marina Strandbad itself. Below you will find an overview of the main facilities at the park.
The park offers a heated outdoor pool, a sandy beach on the Zwarte Schaar, playgrounds, fitness and wellness facilities, bicycle and E-chopper rental, boat rental, SUPs and canoes, a mini-market, bread service and a launderette.
There are several large supermarkets in Dieren and Doesburg. Dieren is particularly convenient when the ferry is running.
Large supermarket for everyday groceries.
Large supermarket close to other shops in Dieren.
Convenient for good-value groceries and fresh produce.
Another good-value option for everyday groceries.
Easy to combine with a visit to the historic town centre.
Local farm shop with apples and pears from its own orchard, fresh fruit and vegetables and a wide range of regional Achterhoek products. In summer there is also an orchard terrace.
Supermarket in Steenderen with fresh produce, a wide range and local products. Convenient for everyday shopping, with free parking.
A few suggestions close to the park and in historic Doesburg.
Popular place in the historic centre for lunch, dinner or a drink.
A pleasant option in the centre of Doesburg.
Restaurant on the edge of the centre, easy to combine with a walk through Doesburg.
A well-known restaurant in the area, towards the Veluwezoom.
Restaurant De Luchte in Spankeren is one of the restaurants nearby. Find this and other restaurants on TripAdvisor.
Cosy lunchroom in the heart of Doesburg. A local speciality is the award-winning Doesburg mustard soup, made with genuine Doesburg mustard. The unusual interior with antique toys, coffee and teapots and doll’s houses makes it feel almost like a small museum.
All-in Live Cuisine with a large buffet and live cooking. It includes sushi, Asian and Chinese dishes, wok, teppanyaki, grill, a children’s buffet and an extensive dessert buffet. You pay a fixed price in advance, including a selection of drinks.
Restaurant in a historic former monastery in the heart of Zutphen. The cuisine is classically French with a modern twist and makes extensive use of local produce. A good choice for a more special dinner during your stay.
For lunch, dinner, a drink or a snack. Convenient when you do not want to drive anywhere.
For a quick bite, chips or pizza, there are several options in Olburgen and the nearby towns of Steenderen, Dieren and Doesburg. Check current opening hours before you leave.
Snack bar close to Marina Strandbad for chips and snacks.
Cafeteria serving chips, snacks, burgers, sandwiches, soft ice cream and milkshakes.
Pizzeria and takeaway pizza near Olburgen.
Pizzeria in Dieren, conveniently reached by ferry when it is running.
Italian restaurant and pizza in Dieren.
Popular cafeteria in Dieren for chips, snacks and takeaway.
Pizza, döner and other quick meals in the centre of Doesburg.
Prefer to stay in? These services let you see what can be delivered to your address at Marina Strandbad. Availability and delivery times may vary by day and address.
Enter the address of your holiday home to see which restaurants and shops currently deliver to Marina Strandbad. You can order and pay online directly.
At PLUS you can order groceries online and choose an available delivery slot. Select PLUS Aalderink in Steenderen and check during ordering whether delivery to your holiday home is available.
Fun outings for families with children, for both sunny and rainy days.
Family park with four play zones: a large indoor playground, a spacious outdoor playground, WaterPret with fountains and water cannons, and an 18-hole mini-golf course. There is something to do in almost any weather. Parking is free.
A fun place for children with plenty of outdoor play areas and a petting farm with more than 100 animals, including goats, sheep, cows, ponies, pigs, donkeys, rabbits and alpacas. There is also a terrace and lunchroom. Admission applies to the play area and animals.
Lots of ideas for families: active and educational outings, indoor and outdoor activities, water fun and affordable children’s activities in the Achterhoek.
From museums and indoor playgrounds to climbing forests and other indoor and outdoor activities.
A fun family outing on the farm. Children can play in the playground with playhouses and a large sandpit and see the cows and calves. Afterwards you can visit the pancake restaurant with terrace and large indoor play loft. The farm museum can also be visited by appointment.
Marina Strandbad is ideally located for water, nature and historic towns.
Forests, heathland and beautiful walking and cycling routes. Especially recommended in good weather.
An attractive destination for a short walk or cycle ride.
The area is ideal for exploring by bicycle, with dykes, ferries and small villages.
From October, the large Christmas World at Intratuin Duiven is a special outing. Walk among Christmas trees, thousands of lights, miniature Christmas scenes and elaborate themed decorations. Easy to combine with shopping in Duiven or a visit to Restaurant Nieuwe Tijd.
Nijmegen is the oldest city in the Netherlands and is great for a day of shopping, food and culture. Be sure to walk through Lange Hezelstraat, the oldest shopping street in the Netherlands, with many independent shops, cafés and restaurants.
Arnhem is great for a day out, with Burgers’ Zoo, the Netherlands Open Air Museum and the creative Fashion District. The city centre is also pleasant for walking and shopping.
Beautiful historic Hanseatic cities lie along the IJssel. From Marina Strandbad, Doesburg, Zutphen and Deventer are excellent destinations for a day of culture, shopping, terraces and walking through old town centres.
More about the Hanseatic cities
An attractive Hanseatic city with historic streets, distinctive shops, pleasant terraces and plenty of culture. The compact centre is ideal for exploring on foot.
One of the Dutch Hanseatic cities on the IJssel. Doesburg has a beautiful historic centre with listed buildings, charming streets, terraces and, of course, its famous Doesburg mustard. Ideal for an afternoon of walking and shopping.
Zutphen is known for its towers, historic courtyards, old warehouses and attractive shopping streets. A lovely city for combining culture and shopping with lunch or dinner.
Want to explore further? These websites offer plenty of inspiration for days out, routes, museums and food in the Achterhoek. We deliberately do not link to websites or pages for other accommodation.
A broad overview of attractions, sights, castles, museums, sporting activities and other outings.
Find walking and cycling routes through nature, villages and historic towns. Useful for planning a day trip from the area.
Overview of museums and exhibitions in the Achterhoek. Also useful when the weather is less favourable.
An extensive overview of restaurants in the region, from casual meals to more elaborate dining.
Inspiration for monuments, castles, country estates and other special places in the region.
For current concerts, markets, exhibitions, festivals and smaller events, these calendars are the best place to look. This keeps the overview up to date.
View concerts, workshops, smaller events and other activities currently taking place in Gelderland.
German-language calendar featuring markets, exhibitions, music and food festivals, flower parades and regional celebrations in the eastern Netherlands.
Complete Nijmegen events calendar with festivals, exhibitions, music, sport, activities and other events throughout the year.
In August and September there are several impressive flower parades with enormous floats covered in dahlias, music and activities. In 2026, events include Sint Jansklooster on 21 August, Lichtenvoorde on 13 September and Voorthuizen on 19 September.
Reception, food and drink, and other park facilities.