Altena’s Big Five
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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Outings on the Water
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.
4x the most beautiful routes in the summer
Summer is the time to discover the Biesboschlinie. Long days, plenty of sunshine and a landscape bursting with life make this season ideal for getting out and about. We tip you off to the best routes in summer.
Sandwich Biesboschlinie
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.
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.
The Kornsche Boezem
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.
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?
Altena: beaver hotspot
After the beaver was released into the Biesbosch and Gelderse Poort in 1988, the population has increased significantly. And the beaver hotspot of the Netherlands? That is currently located in the municipality of Altena, the Biesboschlinie.
Woudrichem: from medieval town to protected fortified town
Woudrichem developed from medieval town with fishing rights, to strategic defense point and fortified town. The fortified town of Woudrichem was designated a protected townscape in 1972.