Art & Culture
Experience the art, culture and castles of the Biesboschlinie
Discover museums and castles
The Biesboschlinie is bursting with cultural attractions. From centuries-old castles and fortified towns to museums, galleries and creative studios, you'll find a rich mix of history and imagination. Whether you love art or history, there is always something to discover. Wander through galleries, discover hidden stories behind thick walls, or relive history in one of the museums. Be inspired and experience the special places where past and creativity come together in the Biesbosch Line.
Museums
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War Museum Altena
War Museum Altena
The War Museum highlights various aspects of World War II. The museum makes you reflect on the meaning of freedom and makes you think about the question: what would you do?
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Biesbosch MuseumEiland
Biesbosch MuseumEiland
The Biesbosch Museumeiland tells you everything about the past, present and future of National Park De Biesbosch.
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The Wolfsburcht
The Wolfsburcht
The "Beetle Museum," as it is popularly known, provides an overview of the history of the Air-Cooled Volkswagen and connects this history to what was happening in the world during the same period.
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Woudrichem fishing and cultural history museum
Woudrichem fishing and cultural history museum
The Fisheries and Cultural History Museum in Woudrichem tells the story of river fishing and regional culture, with a unique collection as well as workshops in old crafts such as net-knitting and sail-making.
Castles
Few buildings evoke such a medieval atmosphere as castles. Magical and tough at the same time and full of stories. The Biesboschlinie has two: one a strategic knight's castle and the military fortified town of the Dutch Water Line, the other a fairytale castle with moat in the middle of a vast polder landscape.
Slot Loevestein has been watching over Maas and Waal since 1361. From toll station to state prison and the military fortified town of the Dutch Waterline. This sturdy castle was one with numerous functions. Today, Slot Loevestein is part of Unesco World Heritage and the gunpowder fumes have cleared.
The castle has an eventful history: wars, floods and many different families have left their mark. Now the gates are wide open for cultural tours.
Cultural education
Cultuurpunt Altena organizes various activities and projects so that residents learn about all forms of art and culture. They do this based on the idea: if you know more about art, heritage, media and books, you also better understand what is important to other people and cultures. They also help schools with cultural education through coaching and projects.
Learn more
Not finished yet? - There is much more to experience in the Biesboschlinie
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QRfgoed walking, cycling and sailing route
QRfgoed puts cultural heritage in the spotlight. During walks, cycling and boating tours, this allows visitors to actively learn about the region's heritage.
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Dutch Water Lines
Visit UNESCO world heritage sites! The southern defenses of the Hollandse Waterlinies can be found here, in the Biesbosch Line. Dive into history and visit forts, locks, casemates and fortified town of Woudrichem.
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Walk through Woudrichem
Picturesque streets, wide water and sturdy fortifications: discover this charming fortified town with a history dating back to the Middle Ages.