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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 processionary moth (OPM, or 'eikenprocessierups' in Dutch). The poisonous bristles of these critters cause a lot of discomfort to both humans and animals; severe itching is the most well-known consequence.
Nature & Outdoors

Watch out for oak processionary caterpillars

Stayokay Dordrecht Biesbosch
South Holland

Stayokay Dordrecht: a great night’s sleep in freshwater tidal wetlands

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 a relatively new nature reserve near Dordrecht in South Holland. At low tide the polder is dry and is perfect for rugged mudflat hiking trips.
South Holland

Mudflat walking in South Holland

Did you know that Flevoland is the largest flower bulb region in the Netherlands? With more than 3,500 hectares of colorful bulb fields, the Netherlands' youngest province is truly pleasing to the eye. The farming land on the former seabed of the Zuiderzee is among the most fertile land in Europe.
Flevoland

The longest continuous tulip route of the Netherlands

Did you know that the Egmond Walking Marathon on 27 and 28 January takes you along the North Sea beach and scenic winding roads in the dunes? Last year more than 13,000 walkers contributed to the Dutch rheumatism association.
North Sea Coast

Egmond Walking Marathon 2018

Off The Beaten Track

The Dutch pyramid of Austerlitz

Did you know that given its extreme fragility, the magnificent Japanese Garden in The Hague is only open a few weeks in spring and autumn? The crown jewel of the Clingendael estate can be visited this autumn from 14 to 29 October 10.00-16.00. Free entrance!
Nature & Outdoors

Japanse Garden: Autumn splendor in The Hague

Did you know that Amsterdamse Bos is 3 times the size of Central Park in New York?
Nature & Outdoors

Amsterdamse Bos larger than New York’s Central Park

Did you know that the wild boar was officially declared extinct in the Netherlands in 1826 until Prince Hendrik introduced them back into a forest near his residence in 1907? This way he could hunt for wild boars without having to go abroad.
Animals

Wild boars introduced back by Prince Hendrik

koortsboom
Nature & Outdoors

The magical properties of fever trees

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