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Visit the Dutch Wadden Islands
Did you know that 1.3 milion tourists each year find their way to the Dutch Wadden Sea Islands Texel, Terschelling, Vlieland, Ameland and Schiermonnikoog?...
Mudflat walking in South Holland
Did you know that the Wadden Islands are not the only place in the Netherlands where you can go mudflat walking? The Sophia Polder is...
Europe’s largest low peat wetland
Did you know that National Park Weerribben-Wieden is Europe's largest low peat wetland? The swampy area is a paradise for nature lovers, bird spotters...
Natural sand dunes far away from the beach
Did you know that you can hike natural dunes in the middle of the Netherlands, about 60km away from the sea?
The open sand flats...
Mingle with monkeys at Apenheul
Did you know that Apenheul was the first primate park in the world where apes and monkeys can walk around freely and mingle with...
Stayokay Dordrecht: a great night’s sleep in freshwater tidal wetlands
The recently renovated Stayokay Dordrecht is located on the outskirts of the oldest city of the Netherlands, and on the edge of The Biesbosch...
Lion cub born in Artis Zoo in Amsterdam
Did you know that last Saturday lioness Ti-Cuna gave birth to the first lion cub in Artis Zoo in Amsterdam since 6 years? Ti-Cuna...
Blossoming fruit trees in the Betuwe
Did you know that the Betuwe (Gelderland) has many colorful orchards with fruit trees? The area is at its most beautiful during the springtime...
Watch out for oak processionary caterpillars
From mid-May to July you may find oak trees all over the Netherlands wrapped in red-white warning tape. This is because of the oak...
Treading the dew on Ascension Day
Did you know that today on Ascension Day it is a tradition to get up very early to make a bicycle tour? This is...