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Visit the Biesbosch Line
The Biesbosch Line is home to ancient heritage and beautiful nature. The area covers the municipality of Altena with its 21 towns, including Woudrichem, and the southern part of the Biesbosch. The rich history, combined with the beautiful nature make the Biesbosch Line a great destination for a day trip, a weekend getaway, or even an entire vacation.
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De Biesbosch
De Biesbosch
Unique nature reserve with creeks, willow forests and rich animal life. Perfect for hikers, cyclists and nature lovers.
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Dutch Water Lines
Dutch Water Lines
Historic defense line with forts, waterworks and nature. Visit this Unesco World Heritage Site.
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Active & Athletic
Active & Athletic
Region full of walking, cycling and boating routes. Discover nature your way: from short trip to active and sporty day out.
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Art & Culture
Art & Culture
Visit galleries, museums and castles. Enjoy art, culture and history during an inspiring and varied day.
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Beautiful polders
Beautiful polders
The Biesboschlinie is rich in natural areas. Put on your hiking boots or get in your canoe, and marvel at all the beauty in Altena.
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Out and about with children
Out and about with children
From petting zoo to climbing park and castle to nature outing in the Biesbosch: there is plenty to do!
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Woudrichem
Woudrichem
Woudrichem is an attractive fortified town with medieval walls, historic harbor, a museum and cozy restaurants.
Walk, bike or sail through beautiful natural areas and discover the rich heritage of the Dutch Waterline. With the fortified town triangle, the Biesbosch Line is home to four forts, two locks, several casemates and a fortified town. You can visit all but one fort. Take a bicycle tour along Fort Altena, Fort Bakkerskil, de Papsluis, de Sluis and fortified town Woudrichem and don't forget to visit Slot Loevestein . Several routes are available at the VVV leaflet stations. You can also find them on the route pages as downloads.
Our stories bring you closer to the Line
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Walking through Acres of Altena
Join this eight-kilometer hike through the beautiful polder landscape, where you can not only enjoy nature, but also delicious, local delicacies along the way.
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New Biesbosch beer pays tribute to National Park De Biesbosch
Bierbrouwerij De Magistraat from Almkerk is launching a new specialty beer: Biesboschbier. The fresh, light beer is a tribute to National Park De Biesbosch and is brewed in close cooperation with VVV Biesboschlinie.
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Casemates in Altena
You find them scattered throughout Altena: small concrete buildings with a roof in the shape of a flattened pyramid. They sometimes stand in unexpected places. But what are these structures and why are they here?
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Discover Wijk and Aalburg: buffaloes and history
Visit Buffelgaard Verschure, a buffalo farm run by Richard and Monique. They have various products made from their milk that are for sale in the little store. Combine it with a walk through Het Wijkerzand nature reserve.
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Out and about in the Struikwaard with Kelly from Brabants Landschap
Step along with Brabants Landscape manager Kelly for an exploration of the Struikwaard, a unique nature reserve along the Afgedamde Maas River. Management, flora and fauna alternate in this dynamic polder landscape.
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From cow to cheese: a unique look behind the scenes at De Lange Hoeve
Photographer and storyteller Jeanine Verbraak takes a look behind the scenes at Kaasboerderij De Lange Hoeve in Genderen. Together with cheese maker Djow, she discovers how milk from their own cows transforms step by step into cheese full of character.