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Nature areas in the Netherlands
Nature does not have to be far away to do you good. In the Netherlands you will find 29 woods, dunes, lakes and reserves with real photos, so you know what you are walking into before you leave. Check the map and pick the one closest to you.
29 places
All 29 places
01Loonse en Drunense DuinenNatureDrunenFreeA sahara in the middle of Brabant. Sand as far as you can see.
02Recreatieterrein Bleiswijkse ZoomNatureBleiswijkFree
03Natuur- en Recreatiegebied 't WeegjeNatureWaddinxveenFreeA quiet peat lake where black-tailed godwits land and you can easily walk a loop.
04Het Staelduinse BosNature's-GravenzandeFreeAn ancient dune forest full of bunkers, mushrooms, and quiet walking trails.
05Landgoed Amelisweerd & Landhuis Oud AmelisweerdNatureBunnikFreeAncient woodlands along the Kromme Rijn, within cycling distance of the city centre.
06MáximaparkNatureVleutenFreeThe green heart of Leidsche Rijn: cycling, picnicking and endless wandering.
07Natuurbelevingcentrum de OostvaardersNatureAlmereFreeSpot red deer and white-tailed eagles on the edge of the Oostvaardersplassen
08Duingebied Meijendel & Bezoekerscentrum De TapuitNatureWassenaarFreeWalking and cycling through the largest dune area in South Holland.
09Prins HendrikparkNature's-HertogenboschFreeThe oldest city park outside the ramparts, surrounding the IJzeren Vrouw pond.
10Loosdrechtse PlassenNatureLoosdrechtFreeExpansive lakes near Loosdrecht, perfect for a leisurely day of boat touring.
11Navagio Beach (Shipwreck Beach)NatureAnafonitriaFreeFamous beach between cliffs, only reachable by boat.
12Nationaal Park De Alde FeanenNatureEarnewaldFreeBird-rich wetland and lake area in the heart of Friesland.
13Nationaal Park De BiesboschNatureDordrechtFreeVast freshwater tidal area with creeks, beavers and rich birdlife.
14Jachthaven De DrijfveerNatureAkkrum€€Marina and watersports base in Akkrum, gateway to the Frisian lakes
15Nationaal Park De Alde FeanenNatureEarnewâld€Nature park full of water, reeds and adventure for children
16Nationaal Park De Wieden (bezoekerscentrum)NatureSint JanskloosterFreeHelp mee in het rietmoeras van Overijssel.
17Tiny Forest in het DarwinparkNatureZaandamFreePlant a mini-forest in the city.
18OostvaardersplassenNatureLelystadFreeWilde natuur in het nieuwste land van Nederland.
19MaasduinenNatureBergenFreeRiver dunes along the Maas in northern Limburg.
20ZouweboezemNatureAmeideFreeVogelkijken in de Groene Hart polder.
21Schiermonnikoog Nationaal ParkNatureSchiermonnikoog€The quietest island in the Netherlands.
22Posbank RhedenNatureRhedenFreeHet beste uitzicht van de Veluwe.
23Weerribben-WiedenNatureOssenzijl€Fluisterbootje door het rietenparadijs.
24Texel DuinenNatureDe KoogFreeWaddeneiland met de mooiste duinen van Nederland.
25Nationaal Park DwingelderveldNatureRuinenFreeDe grootste natte heide van West-Europa.
26Biesbosch Nationaal ParkNatureDordrecht€Get lost by canoe in the freshwater tidal wetlands.
27De Hoge VeluweNatureOtterlo€€Eindeloos fietsen door bos, heide en zand.
28Landgoed De BaestNatureOirschot€Kaas, vlees en natuur op een Brabants landgoed.
29Reeuwijkse PlassenNatureReeuwijkFreeWater-rich nature reserve in the Green HeartEverything on the map
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