Weekend break
Eropuit in the Biesbosch Line
Feel like getting away for a weekend (or longer)? Discover the peace, space and nature of the Biesboschlinie: a unique piece of the Netherlands where water, history and landscape come together.
Whether you want to enjoy a relaxing hike or bike ride, soak up culture in historic fortified towns, or experience the silence of the Biesbosch by boat: here you'll find everything you need for a successful weekend getaway. Be inspired by our tips, activities and stories from the Biesbosch area.
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Special stay overnight
Special stay overnight
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National Park De Biesbosch
National Park De Biesbosch
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Woudrichem
Woudrichem
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Biking, hiking and boating
Biking, hiking and boating
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Out and about with children
Out and about with children
Sightseeing
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Visserij- en Cultuur-Historisch Museum
Visserij- en Cultuur-Historisch Museum
Museum
Cherry Street 41
4285 BA Woudrichem -
Pompveld nature reserve
Pompveld nature reserve
Nature reserve
Pompveld nature reserve
Midgraph
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Molen De twee Gebroeders
Molen De twee Gebroeders
Mill or Pumping Station
Molen De twee Gebroeders
Maasdijk 28
4261 AE Wijk and Aalburg
Nearby
Also in the vicinity of the Biesboschlinie there is plenty to do. Amusement park, visiting a city or museum: we list the trips near and a little further away. Take a look at the website of Beleef de Biesbosch. There you will find even more outings.
City Break
Within an hour you travel from the Biesboschlinie to Dordrecht, Rotterdam, Utrecht, Breda, Tilburg and Den Bosch. Head out for a day of shopping in Dutch or Brabant atmospheres, or a cultural outing.
The Efteling
Doesn't the canoe swing wild enough? The Efteling is quickly and easily accessible even by bike via two free ferries. Are you a real roller coaster fan, or do you prefer to dream away in the fairytale forest?
Glass Museum Leerdam
From Gorinchem, take the route along the Linge River towards Leerdam to visit the glassworks and glass museum in Leerdam. The perfect combination of nature and culture! Or go by bike, and combine culture with a sporty day out.
Loonse and Drunense Dunes
Across the Bergsche Maas is National Park the Loonse and Drunense Dunes. Here you will find large expanses of sand - not for nothing the park is also called the Brabant Sahara. But there is also plenty of heath and forest, where you can hike, horseback ride, bike and mountain bike to the horizon.
Passport with you!
Belgium is not far away. In an hour and a half you are in the heart of Antwerp! That's how to make a week in the Biesbosch Line very special! Bruges, Ghent, Brussels or Knokke are also easily accessible and great day trips abroad.
More tips
Silver City Schoonhoven
Visit the gold and silversmith studios and galleries, each with its own specialty. The Dutch Silver Museum is highly recommended, even for children!
Kinderdijk
We hardly notice it, but much of the Netherlands lies up to 7 meters below sea level. With windmills, among other things, we keep our feet dry. In Kinderdijk you will find nineteen authentic windmills from the eighteenth century. In winter you can skate past the windmills.
Sea View
Although there are many beaches along the rivers here, a day at the sea is also wonderful in all seasons. Hoek van Holland, for example! You're there in an hour. Grab a herring and take a refreshing dip, while a warm bed awaits you.
Lordship Mariënwaerdt
This family estate is open to the public. There are walking and cycling routes along monumental homesteads, haystacks and flood barns, among other things. Mariënwaerdt consists largely of fields, meadows, orchards and vegetable gardens.
Stories from the Biesbosch Line
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The Almpad, walking along the water, Fort Giessen and meadows
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
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
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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The Oostwaardpad, walking across farmland
The Oostwaardpad, on the edge of National Park the Biesbosch, is a walk across farmland that our volunteer Lianne discovered. One of those hiking trails that you want to take everyone on sometime because you are so enthusiastic about it yourself.
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Every object tells a story
Step inside the War Museum Altena and you immediately step back in time. In this special museum, the history of World War II in Altena is made tangible and personal. Every object has its own story.
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De Biesbosch: a story of water and nature
De Biesbosch has an important place in the heart of Bert Pauw from Werkendam. Mariëlle speaks to him on behalf of the Biesboschlinie and wrote a story about love for and commitment to this unique water area.