De Biesbosch National Park
Freshwater tidal wetlands of creeks and willow forest in the western Netherlands
The Biesbosch is a web of rivers and creeks with islands, one of the last extensive freshwater tidal wetlands in Northwestern Europe. Willow forests, reed fields and wet grasslands cover it, and it is especially important for migrating geese.
Things to do
- On the waterRent a canoe or small boat and follow the creeks, using the water map from the visitors' centres
- On the waterTake a sightseeing boat trip from the Dordrecht or Drimmelen visitors' centre
- On footHike or bike the routes starting at the visitors' centres in Dordrecht and Drimmelen
- On the waterCross the river Mark on the small ferry 't Markpontje from the harbour of Terheijden