Land of Water
The Netherlands and water are inextricably linked. There is of course the famous coast, but behind it lies a fascinating landscape of ditches, waterways, canals, lakes and rivers. Our windmills, pumping stations, polders and dikes are world-famous, so come and experience these beautiful Dutch water icons for yourself!
Visit the highlights
Deltawerk// at the Waterloopbos
Modern water Land Art in beautiful nature. Discover Deltawork's unique story in the Waterloop forest.
Boat tour through Giethoorn and Weerribben-Wieden
The largest fenland area in Northwestern Europe; you will find it here in National Park Weerribben-Wieden!
Giethoorn
Prepare to be smitten by small lakes, reedbeds and characteristic bridges that can be found in the idyllic village of Giethoorn.
Unesco World Heritage Sites Beemster and De Schermer
World heritage De Beemster is a master class in wrestling land from the sea in the 17th century and tells the history of the Waterland area.
De Biesbosch National Park
Beavers, sea eagles and a maze of small rivers. You will find all of that here in the unique National Park De Biesbosch.
Zuiderzeemuseum
The Zuiderzee Museum brings the stories of the inhabitants of the former Zuiderzee to life. Discover the unique story here!
Delta Works
Zeeland is protected by the best greatest storm barriers in the world.
The Woudagemaal
The world’s largest steam-driven pumping station.
