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National park in the Netherlands
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The Biesbosch is a national park in the west of the Netherlands, covering parts of North Brabant and Zuid-Holland. It's one of the largest national parks in the country and one of the last remaining freshwater tide wetlands in Europe. A fine web of rivers and creeks runs through an area characterized by reed fields, willow forests and moist grasslands. It's an ideal habitat for waterfowl and migrating geese, but there's an abundance of other flora and fauna to be found too. For example, following the 1994 recognition as a protected national park, Eurasian beavers were released and settled in the area.
Bistro type food with an international touch.
Nice view over the river and a rather wide choice of food, including some good veggie options.
Nice outdoor terrace overlooking the water and a small beach for swimming.
Nice hotel in the historic centre of Dordrecht but also close to the train station. Breakfast is included in the price and WIFI is free. Let them know if you're coming by car, as they can reserve a spot behind the hotel building.
One of the closest hotels to the national park, and still in the wider Biesbosch natural area. There's a restaurant too and the hotel can make boat trip arrangements.
Charming bed&breadfast with a pleasant garden and orchard, but with only two rooms in former stables. The smaller room can host up to 5 people, the larger "suite" up to 10 and that one has a projector, too.
A hotel in the Best Western chain, with about 67 rooms and plenty of facilities. Breakfast is available for a fee and there's a restaurant for lunch and dinner. You can choose between standard and more luxurious rooms.
This farm is located on an island, in the middle of the park. It is only reachable by boat and is home to some 40 black and white cows and a small camp site. Basic facilities are available (showering for a free of €1 per 5 min.). There's no electricity at your tent, but a few sockets are available at the bathroom building. The farmer and his wife also manage a herd of some 150 Scottish highland cattle, which are used to help maintain the island flatlands. At the campsite, you can buy sausages from that local highland cattle meat.
The typical places to start your visit of the Biesbosch is at one of the two visitors' centres, in Dordrecht and Drimmelen, or from the Biesbosch museum in Werkendam.
Read in the guideAs in many parks, just making your way around is one of the key reasons to get here. The typical ways to do it are by hiking, biking or boating through the area. This protected natural area is obviously mostly car-free.
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