Nature in Holland above Amsterdam
" Here you will find multi-faceted and unique landscapes! "
Thanks to its many soil types, in Holland above Amsterdam you will find all landscape types of the Netherlands; from woods to dunes, from lakes to the sea and from agricultural clay soil to heather. But there is also room for new nature reserves, places where the nature is given the chance to develop on its own. A good example of this is De Kerf at Schoorl. Because the seawater is unrestricted at high tide, a completely new ecosystem is being created.
It is not without reason that the Wadden Sea is on the Unesco World Heritage list. Go walking on the tidal marshes with a guide and, with your feet in the Wad, discover the uniqueness of this beautiful piece of nature. There is a real chance of seeing seals, so take your binoculars with you!
In the Netherlands we just drink water from the tap. It is naturally purified in the water supply dunes surrounding Castricum. You can see how they work in the Visitor's Centre De Hoep in Bakkum. In Schoorl you can join various excursions with the forest ranger from Outdoor Centre De Schoorlse Duinen. A good way of discovering nature's beauty in Holland above Amsterdam.
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De Beemster
De Beemster is very special and has gloriously withstood the tests of time: a UNESCO world heritage site accommodating another world heritage site as well, the Defence Line of Amsterdam, or, in Dutch, 'De Stelling van Amsterdam'.
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Eilandspolder
The Eilandspolder is situated in the middle of the Land of Leeghwater. This was once a peat island in the middle of large lakes and it was called ‘Het Schermereiland’.
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Farm survival
We know for sure that you will burst out laughing when struggling with your overall! A really cosy farmer's competition between cows, sheep and tractors. The farmer's games are a definite nod to Dutch farm life.
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De Groot Recreatie Wadden Sea
There is enough to do: a walk over the tidal marshes, a cruise for seal sightseeing, a Wad excursion, a visit to the maritime museum, followed by a picnic or a menu in 't Schippershuus.
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Cycling or walking through the countryside
Enjoy the most from nature while at the same time keeping active. There are various beautiful routes through nature reserves in Holland above Amsterdam.
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Holland Boven Amsterdam