The natural playground De Speeldernis has had its own play equipment in the form of trees, water, and stones for over 20 years. This challenges children to climb, run, build, and carry, to get dirty and to scrape their knees – all those things that come with being a child.

Giant Treehouse

The newest addition, a 10-meter high treehouse, is made from reused mooring poles from the Port of Rotterdam. This so-called Giant Treehouse is a unique place to play and climb among the treetops.

Classroom in the Air

Carolien Ruigrok, director of De Speeldernis: ‘Thanks to the innovative design, De Speeldernis has literally gained space. On the climbing tower, a deck has been constructed with an indoor area that we can use as a classroom in the air. Everything has been built without harming the existing nature in De Speeldernis.’

Thanks to climbing nets between the trunks, children can climb from one trunk to another. In the third trunk, there is a staircase leading up to a spacious cabin and a terrace overlooking the play water and the greenery of De Speeldernis. The cabin also serves as the classroom where nature lessons are given.

Starting Saturday, April 26, the Giant Treehouse will be open to everyone. For more information about the natural playground, visit the website: Natural Playground De Speeldernis - Rotterdam. Link opens an external page

You will find De Speeldernis at Roel Langerakweg 25. Entrance costs 3.50 euros, and with the Rotterdam pass, it is unlimited free.

For more information about the Rotterdam pass, visit Rotterdampas.nl. Link opens an external page.

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