Biesbosch National Park
De Biesbosch
Werkendam
Winding gullies, deep creeks and fields of reeds
Werkendam - The Biesbosch National Park is an extensive area of freshwater tidal wetland and is a maze of winding gullies, rivers, creeks, islands and fields of reeds. Visitors can explore the park on foot or by boat and watch wide range of plants and birds. Our tip: rent a canoe or a 'sloep' (small motorboat).
St. Elizabeth flood
The Biesbosch was created In 1412 when the St. Elizabeth flood washed away villages and a vast area of agricultural lands. The 7000 hectare area became a freshwater tidal area.A good starting point to explore the Biesbosch is the visitor centre - located at the Biesbosch MuseumEiland.
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What does Nick say?
Editor hotspotholland.nl
My best Biesbosch experience? Explore the nature reserve with a canoe. This will take you to the most beautiful and remote places. Just like a safari! The advantage is also that you can move very quietly - ideal if you want to spot animals. We were there in May and were amazed at the number of animals we saw from the boat. We count: 2 beavers (one of which swam angrily around our canoe and flapped its tail on the water, a deer, countless birds and the highlight... a bald eagle.