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Altena’s Big Five

| Kathelijne Nieuwerkerk | Reading time: 4 minutes

Have you met Altena’s “Big Five” yet? Five striking animals you might just come across along the way. Our “Big Five” is very diverse. Have you discovered all five of them yet?

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A Hidden World in Het Pompveld

| Jeanine Verbraak | Reading time: 6 minutes

Storyteller and photographer Jeanine discovers the hidden duck decoy in Het Pompveld. During the rare open house, she walks through the nature reserve, learns about the centuries-old trapping technique, and experiences the tranquility of this unique piece of heritage.

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24 Hours as a Tourist in Your Own Region

| Lianne Verbeek-van Wette | Reading time: 6 minutes

While our “Tourist in Your Own Region” campaign is in full swing, the “24 Hours in the Biesbosch Line” Instameet will take place during the last week of May. Seven women from all corners of the Netherlands will come to discover what the Biesbosch Line has to offer.

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Outings on the Water

| Kathelijne Nieuwerkerk | Reading time: 5 minutes

Experience the Biesbosch Line the way it’s best enjoyed: from the water. Whether you choose a relaxing boat tour or set out on your own in a canoe or on a stand-up paddleboard, we’ll recommend the best water-based outings.

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A canoe trip through the awakening Biesbosch

| Jeanine Verbraak | Reading time: 4 minutes

Photographer and storyteller Jeanine Verbraak steps into a canoe early in the morning for a trip through the Biesbosch. Amid fog, mirror-smooth water, and birds waking up, she explores this beautiful nature reserve together with guides Sjaak and Paul.

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Sandwich Biesboschlinie

| Kathelijne Nieuwerkerk | Reading time: 2 minutes

Bread roll Biesboschlinie is the result of a cooperation between VVV Biesboschlinie and Spar Andel. We join forces to also give regional products a place on a tasty sandwich and thus tell the story of our region.

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From cow to cheese: a unique look behind the scenes at De Lange Hoeve

| Jeanine Verbraak | Reading time: 5 minutes

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.

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New Biesbosch beer pays tribute to National Park De Biesbosch

| Kathelijne Nieuwerkerk | Reading time: 3 minutes

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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The Almpad, walking along the water, Fort Giessen and meadows

| Lianne Verbeek-van Wette | Reading time: 2 minutes

The Almpad, between Giessen and Uitwijk, was enthusiastically conceived this spring by our volunteer Lianne. The walk takes you through the Almbos, along Fort Giessen, the small river Alm and through the outskirts of Giessen and Uitwijk.

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Discover Woudrichem: a day full of history and adventure

| Jeanine Verbraak | Reading time: 6 minutes

Photographer and storyteller Jeanine discovers Woudrichem with her family. They sail with the new foot ferry to Slot Loevestein, dive into the history of the fortified town and end the day relaxed with an overnight stay in the fortified town.

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The Kornsche Boezem

| Kathelijne Nieuwerkerk | Reading time: 5 minutes

The Kornsche Boezem is a small but special nature reserve near Dussen. Read in this story what prehistoric snails have to do with modern nature management - and how you can enjoy it in the Kornsche Boezem Boezem.

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