OaseParkNature ParkNoord-Holland
Amsterdamse Waterleidingduinen
A vast dune reserve south of Zandvoort that still filters Amsterdam's drinking water: canals, hundreds of tame fallow deer and a huge web of walking paths (no bikes or dogs).
Nature ParkNoord-Holland, Netherlands
Naardermeer
The oldest nature reserve in the Netherlands (protected since 1906): a lake, reed and swamp forest near Amsterdam with a famous cormorant and heron colony, reached by boat.
Facilities
Walking trailsWoodland
The oldest nature reserve in the Netherlands (protected since 1906): a lake, reed and swamp forest near Amsterdam with a famous cormorant and heron colony, reached by boat.
Highlights
- Boat tours through the reed
- Cormorant & heron colony
- Birthplace of Dutch conservation
Best for: History-rich birdwatching by boat
Where to find it
Noord-Holland, NetherlandsView on OpenStreetMap
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