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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
01Drijfveer & Tusken de MarrenNatureAkkrum€€Marina and watersports base in Akkrum, gateway to the Frisian lakes
02Informatiepunt Nationaal Park De Alde FeanenNatureEarnewâld€Nature park full of water, reeds and adventure for children
03GrevelingenNatureBruinisseFreeThe largest saltwater lake in Western Europe, with islands and peaceful nature.
04Recreatieterrein Bleiswijkse ZoomNatureBleiswijkFreeVrij strandje aan de Rotte met ligweide en plek voor je picknickkleed.
05Natuur- en Recreatiegebied 't WeegjeNatureWaddinxveenFreeA quiet peat lake where black-tailed godwits land and you can easily walk a loop.
06Prins HendrikparkNature's-HertogenboschFreeThe oldest city park outside the ramparts, surrounding the IJzeren Vrouw pond.
07De Tapuit, Bezoekerscentrum Dunea – MeijendelNatureWassenaarFreeWalking and cycling through the largest dune area in South Holland.
08Natuurbelevingcentrum de OostvaardersNatureAlmereFreeSpot red deer and white-tailed eagles on the edge of the Oostvaardersplassen
09Het Staelduinse BosNature's-GravenzandeFreeAn ancient dune forest full of bunkers, mushrooms, and quiet walking trails.
10MáximaparkNatureVleutenFreeThe green heart of Leidsche Rijn: cycling, picnicking and endless wandering.
11Landgoed Amelisweerd & Landhuis Oud AmelisweerdNatureBunnikFreeAncient woodlands along the Kromme Rijn, within cycling distance of the city centre.
12Loosdrechtse PlassenNatureLoosdrechtFreeExpansive lakes near Loosdrecht, perfect for a leisurely day of boat touring.
13Navagio Beach (Shipwreck Beach / Smugglers Cove)NatureAnafonitriaFreeFamous beach between cliffs, only reachable by boat.
14Nationaal Park De Alde FeanenNatureEarnewaldFreeBird-rich wetland and lake area in the heart of Friesland.
15Nationaal Park De BiesboschNatureDordrechtFreeVast freshwater tidal area with creeks, beavers and rich birdlife.
16Groene Hart – Reeuwijkse PlassenNatureReeuwijkFreeWater-rich nature reserve in the Green Heart
17Landgoed BaestNatureOirschot€Kaas, vlees en natuur op een Brabants landgoed.
18Het Nationale Park De Hoge VeluweNatureOtterlo€€Eindeloos fietsen door bos, heide en zand.
19Biesboschcentrum Dordrecht – Nationaal Park De BiesboschNatureDordrecht€Get lost by canoe in the freshwater tidal wetlands.
20Nationaal Park DwingelderveldNatureRuinenFreeDe grootste natte heide van West-Europa.
21De ZouweboezemNatureAmeideFreeVogelkijken in de Groene Hart polder.
22Uitkijkpunt De PosbankNatureRhedenFreeHet beste uitzicht van de Veluwe.
23Nationaal Park SchiermonnikoogNatureSchiermonnikoog€The quietest island in the Netherlands.
24Nationaal Park Weerribben-WiedenNatureOssenzijl€Fluisterbootje door het rietenparadijs.
25Nationaal Park Duinen van TexelNatureDe KoogFreeWaddeneiland met de mooiste duinen van Nederland.
26Nationaal Park De MaasduinenNatureBergenFreeRiver dunes along the Maas in northern Limburg.
27Buitencentrum OostvaardersplassenNatureLelystadFreeWilde natuur in het nieuwste land van Nederland.
28Bezoekerscentrum De WiedenNatureSint JanskloosterFreeHelp mee in het rietmoeras van Overijssel.
29Tiny Forest Groene Woud – Darwinpark ZaandamNatureZaandamFreePlant a mini-forest in the city.Everything on the map
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