3 March 2025
11 locations open their doors to bring nature and adventure together
Apeldoorn, March 3, 2025 - Spring is just around the corner: the days are getting longer, the sun is showing up more often, and it's time to get outside! Saturday 5 April 2025 marks the third edition of National Climbing Forest Day. On this day, 11 climbing forests across the country join forces to festively usher in the climbing season and draw attention to the importance of a green and wooded world.
With a fixed ticket price of €18 for everyone, National Climbing Forest Day offers a unique adventure in nature. Moreover, €1 from every ticket sold is donated to Trees for All, an organisation that plants trees and works to preserve forests worldwide.
An adventure for young and old
National Klimbos Day was launched in 2023 with the aim of connecting more people with nature in a playful way. Climbing among trees, ziplining and braving challenging courses not only offers a unique adrenaline experience, but also reinforces the mental and physical benefits of spending time in greenery.
"The combination of sports, adventure and nature provides a boost in both energy and happiness. In addition, it is the perfect place to push boundaries," says Simone Dijkhuis of Klimbos Netherlands, organiser of the day. "We are extremely happy to have 11 sites participating this year. This shows that together with our visitors, we can make a difference to both people and nature."
Stronger together: climbing for a good cause
The collaboration with Trees for All underlines National Climbing Day's commitment to also give something back to nature. For every ticket sold, 1 euro is donated to the charity, which will be used to plant new trees in the Netherlands and abroad.
Sira Bongers of Trees for All comments: "Trees for All is committed to a forested world worldwide. But we can only do that thanks to the support of partners, like the National Climbing Forest Day. So we are very happy about that! It's great to see how climbing sites engage its climbers during National Climbing Day to contribute to a better climate, more biodiversity and a more forested world.
This way, we increase the amount of forest in the Netherlands and abroad and make even more people aware of the importance of trees."
Come to a climbing forest near you
With 11 participating locations, there is always a climbing forest nearby where you can enjoy this special day. Invite friends and family and experience a day of adventure, fun and nature together.
Practical information:
- Date: Saturday 5 April 2025
- Ticket price: €18 (for everyone)
- Charity: Trees for All (€1 per ticket will be donated)
- Locations: 11 climbing forests throughout the Netherlands
- Klimbos Appelscha
- Climbing forest Ruurlo
- Climbing forest Apeldoorn
- Climbing forest Ermelo
- Climbing forest Bergen op Zoom
- Outdoor park Reusel
- AvaTarz Nature Park
- Climbing forest Overijssel
- Climbing forest Lage Vuursche
- Climbing forest Zeeland Westerschouwen
- Climbing forest Dordrecht
Join the National Climbing Forest Day and make a difference - for yourself and for nature!
More information on participating venues and tickets can be found at: www.nationale-klimbosdag.nl
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