Natural areas

The Wadden Sea became a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 2009, acknowledging it as an internationally unique nature reserve. The age-old rhythm of the tides reigns supreme here and is tangible wherever you go.

Discover extraordinary birds, new islands in Markermeer lake, and man-made nature below sea level!

Discover the wealth of the Oosterschelde from land, on water and underwater!

Imagine yourself in the silence of one of the longest contiguous heathlands of Europe.

At NLDelta National Park, everything revolves around living with and surviving water and has for over 600 years. There are surprises at every turn.

Only a headwind can render your journey through the smooth grasslands of the Arkemheen-Eemland National Park more difficult.

De Graafschap is a wooded area with dozens of castles. In the fall, many visitors come to enjoy the wonderful game packages.

In the backyard of the charming city of Nijmegen you'll find an enchanting landscape where the Waal River reigns.

The oldest National Park of the Netherlands has been attracting nature lovers since 1931. Will you also come and admire the nature and the estates?

Come to relax in a landscape of fields and streams, and visit Bredevoort, the book town of the Netherlands.

Discover the largest sand drift area of western Europe in Holland.

Go walk, cycle or sail in this large freshwater delta.

Unique nature reserve with many extraordinary birds.

Nature, attraction parks, culture and regional dishes guarantee that you will never forget Het Groene Woud.

Discover the beautiful heathlands with every kind of Dutch woodpecker.

Unique nature reserve with many extraordinary birds.

Stroll through an undulating natural landscape with altitudes of up to 80 meters above sea level.

Enjoy many activities in and around the longest river dunes belt in the Netherlands.

In the southern most landscape of the Netherlands, you can enjoy nature, local delicacies and activities for young and old.

Discover extraordinary birds, new islands in Markermeer lake, and man-made nature below sea level!

Sail to the freshwater wadden islands in Markermeer lake, the youngest part of Flevoland.

One of the newest nature reserves of the Netherlands has rapidly developed itself into an area of global significance.

Visit the last stream of the Netherlands that has been meandering freely through the landscape for centuries.

Visit 6000 hectares of heathland, shifting sands, Highland cattle, pine martens and the first butterfly reserve in the Netherlands.

Nowhere in Europe will you find such special heathlands like those of the Dwingelderveld National Park.

You are guaranteed to have a special time when you go on vacation in an area listed as a World Heritage Site.

Come skating in winter and sailing summer on this beautiful Frisian lake.

Visit 6000 hectares of heathland, shifting sands, Highland cattle, pine martens and the first butterfly reserve in the Netherlands.

Schiermonnikoog has such special flora and fauna, that the whole of this Wadden Island is designated as a National Park.

On the coast of the Wadden Sea at the border between Friesland and Groningen, you will find Lauwersmeer National Park and Holland's second Dark Sky Park.

The nature, water sports facilities and events make this area a unique place in the world and a true paradise.

Stroll along the same sandy paths as farmers and monks did centuries ago in this natural landscape in eastern Friesland.

Find out why this part of Friesland is a feast for boaters, cyclists, hikers and bird watchers.

You are guaranteed to have a special time when you go on vacation in an area listed as a World Heritage Site.

Explore the oldest cultural landscape with beautiful routes, monuments and views.

Rent a canoe or take a boat trip on an electric boat through this unique Dutch wetland.

Imagine yourself in the silence of one of the longest contiguous heathlands of Europe.

Families and nature lovers are delighted to have an active vacation in the woods and hills of Twente.

Discover 3 Hanseatic towns, the best areas for water sports, and the varied nature of the IJsseldelta.

45 fortresses, 6 fortifications, 785 bunkers, 100 military water works, and 2 castles: discover the New Dutch Waterline, the Netherlands’ biggest secret.

In the Vechtstreek Dutch landscapes are dotted with castles, forts and country houses.

Cycle through forests, heath and grasslands and visit the many beautiful villages in this wonderful cycling area in Utrecht.

These lakes between Amsterdam and Utrecht are ideal for water sports.

Only a headwind can render your journey through the smooth grasslands of the Arkemheen-Eemland National Park more difficult.

The Hollandse Waarden lives up to its name with a landscape of cropped willows, cows and windmills.

45 fortresses, 6 fortifications, 785 bunkers, 100 military water works, and 2 castles: discover the New Dutch Waterline, the Netherlands’ biggest secret.

An oasis of tranquility at only 15 kilometers distance from Amsterdam.

You are guaranteed to have a special time when you go on vacation in an area listed as a World Heritage Site.

Get on your bike and take a trip through the dunes on the west side of Texel.

It is hard to find a scenery that is more Dutch than the Laag Holland National Landscape.

After a visit to Zuid-Kennemerland you will understand why people have wanted to live in this area for many centuries.

The Hollandse Waarden lives up to its name with a landscape of cropped willows, cows and windmills.

There are many Dutch pastures and natural areas within a stone's throw from the city.

45 fortresses, 6 fortifications, 785 bunkers, 100 military water works, and 2 castles: discover the New Dutch Waterline, the Netherlands’ biggest secret.

Go walk, cycle or sail in this large freshwater delta.

Very close to Rotterdam you can still find a National Landscape with only panoramic views and beautiful silence.

The Hollandse Waarden lives up to its name with a landscape of cropped willows, cows and windmills.

There are many Dutch pastures and natural areas within a stone's throw from the city.

Discover the wealth of the Oosterschelde from land, on water and underwater!

Many villages by the beach claim it, but Walcheren has it. You can come by and see it for yourself: the most beautiful beaches of the Netherlands.

After a day of hiking through the lovely countryside of Zuid-Beveland, you can enjoy the most delicious local dishes in the evening.