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  • Discover the biggest peat bog of Northwest Europe

    National Park & the heart of peat

    *National Park & the heart of peat*

  • Immerse yourself in Giethoorn & other vibrant water villages

    Giethoorn & the water villages

    *Giethoorn & the water villages*

  • Fascinating transition between old and new land

    Zuiderzee towns & the trading towns

    *Zuiderzee towns & the trading towns*

  • Fortified town of Steenwijk in rolling countryside

    Steenwijk & the high land

    *Steenwijk & the high land*

Weerribben-Wieden National Park, made by human hands.
A history rich in peat & reed

Weerribben-Wieden

Weerribben-Wieden, one of the most extraordinary areas in the Netherlands and the largest bog in Northwest Europe. Thanks to human hands cutting peat and reed, a unique landscape was created, full of lakes, waterways, reedlands, marsh forests and quaking bogs. A past full of peat and reed has created a stunning present. Breathtaking nature, endless water and historical towns and villages with great shops and amazing places to eat and drink. Delight in the wonders of Giethoorn & the water villages, the National Park & the heart of peat, Zuiderzee & the trading towns, and Steenwijk & the high lands.

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Giethoorn & Weerribben-Wieden

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Definitely worth a visit

  • Weerribben-Wieden National Park

    At over 10,000 hectares, Weerribben-Wieden National Park is the largest continuous bog in Northwest Europe. A labyrinth of pools, lakes, canals, mysterious moor woods, expansive reed plots and grasslands abounding with flowers. It is a breeding ground for exceptional plant and animal species and a base for sailing, cycling, and walking visitors.

  • Steenwijk

    Amble through the shopping streets of Steenwijk and discover the extraordinary variety of shops. Don’t forget to finish your day at one of the many terraces or at a cosy restaurant. Steenwijk is also a city for partygoers and event lovers year-round. From Fortress Fetes to a Dickens Christmas. Situated on the edge of the historical town centre is villa Rams Woerthe. A stately property in Jugendstil, from 1899. A varied landscape with water, forests and undulating hills awaits outside the city.

  • Zuiderzee towns & the trading towns

    For centuries, Blokzijl, Kuinre and Vollenhove looked out over the Zuiderzee, but the arrival of the Noordoostpolder drastically changed the view. Walking past the Havenkolk in Blokzijl, it is noticeable that the atmosphere and the traditions are still in the air. Kuinre and Vollenhove also evoke images of sea vessels coming in at any moment.