Scoutcentrum Buitenzorg, Baarn
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gimli
N 52° 12.886 E 005° 15.888
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Buitenzorg Scout Centre, Baarn
Situated in the centre of the Netherlands is a forest called de Vuursche. In the centre of this forest is the former estate Buitenzorg. The present day Buitenzorg Scout Centre is 15 hectares of land used by many Dutch and international scouting groups.
Waymark Code: WM2ZEH
Location: Utrecht, Netherlands
Date Posted: 01/15/2008
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Buitenzorg has camping areas of varying sizes able to accomodate small and large groups. The camp site is weelchair accessible. No vehicles are allowed on site. There are luggage carts/trolleys available to help you transport your belongings from the parking lot to your site or building. Buitenzorg is run on a self catering basis. The baker will deliver fresh bread in the morning if ordered by 2pm the day before.
Buildings: There are two buildings with fully equipped kitchens, sanitary facilities, and sleeping areas. These will acommodate 20 and 65 guests respectively. There is a support house (Owl's Nest) which is equipped with a kitchen and provides shelter and a place to eat.
Camp sites: Buitenzorg has 12 camping sites. These sites vary from an open field to wooded areas. It is possible to make a campfire at your site most of the year. There are 'kitchen' patrol boxes available for rent/hire. The water out the taps around the site is safe to drink, like all tap water in The Netherlands.
the campsite is owned by the national dutch scouting organisation
there is a buitenzorg website:
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the english website is located here: (
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