Environment

A beautiful piece of man-made nature

At over 10,000 hectares, Weerribben-Wieden National Park is the largest continuous bog in Northwest Europe. A labyrinth of pools, lakes, canals, mysterious moor woods, expansive reed plots and grasslands abounding with flowers. It is a breeding ground for exceptional plant and animal species and a base for sailing, cycling, and walking visitors.

A statuesque estate

On the border of Zwolle you can find the sculpture garden Anningahof Estate. The ponds, wild flowers and meadows see new exhibitions every year, displaying both indoors and outdoors statues that show the development of Dutch modern sculpture from 1960 to today.

The adventure begins!

You can imagine yourself in extraordinary worlds and go on expedition in WILDLANDS Adventure Zoo Emmen. Experience adventures amongst the elephants and monkeys in the tropical jungle, with the fur seals and polar bears in the icy Arctic or opt for a trip on the hot savannah. Quiet and relaxed or cool and exciting, everything is possible.

A sparkling experience

This museum houses one of the most beautiful collections of minerals and fossils in the Netherlands, collected from the womb of mother earth. Among the many rarities you can find here are the biggest egg in the world, an Amethyst Geode from Brazil and a petrified tree trunk from the US.

Optimal relaxation

At Swoll Sauna Thermen you can completely relax. The sauna is located in a beautiful natural environment on a farm that houses many secrets. In the English landscape garden you can enjoy a romantic, park-like landscape with surprising vistas from one of the recliners or rocking chairs.

Enter the world of Anton Pieck

Where else but in the Guelders Hanseatic city of Hattem, with its medieval city centre and its many picturesque facades, would Anton Pieck be more at home? It’s no surprise that this is where the house for Anton Pieck has been located since 1984.

Cuddling with Sjoukje, Hiltsje and Bertha

You will come especially close to nature at this special dairy farm in Friesland. Under expert guidance, you will go on an excursion around the farm, dressed in farmers overalls. Next you will go into the meadows on foot to visit cows like Sjoukje, Hiltsje and Bertha. These sensitive animals love to cuddle, so you will relax as well, up against the warm body of one of these cows. An experience that you will not forget easily! Do you prefer something more sporty? Here you can also play fierljeppen, farmer’s golf or knob stick hockey. End your day with a delicious cup of coffee, high tea, lunch or barbecue.

How is farm cheese made?

On the cheese farm, farmers process milk into natural or herbal cheeses. The tour will tell you more about how cheese is made. A large share of the cheeses made is sold in the farm store, and you can also book a package with tasting session. It’s a fun and educational day out for the whole family!

Put your skates down on real top-class ice

Put on your skates and hop on the rink of Thialf. On the track where top-class athletes broke records, you can skate a round for yourself! This includes the famous 400-meter track, a 333-meter track and the scribble track for the very little ones. Afterwards, hot chocolate is waiting for you to warm you back up.

Belvédère Natural Museum

Belvédère Museum is located at the edge of the historical forested landscape park Oranjewoud. The museum is the home of Frisian and North-Netherlands artists and strives to display their work in relation to the work of kindred spirits from the Netherlands and abroad. The museum has two large exposition halls and a central museum cafe that offers a view of the Oranjewoud Estate, the former country house of the Dutch royal family.

Go on an adventure at Amusement Park Slagharen!

Amusement Park Slagharen offers more than 40 exciting attractions. Experience the adventure at Wild West Adventure, go crazy at the Gold Rush, or seek new heights at the Big Wheel. Or do you like it a little more relaxed at the Monorail or maybe at the Old Timers? In the weekends, or on holidays you will have a lot of fun at the swirling theatre shows and the unique street-theatre.

For all water and wellness enthusiasts

Sub-tropical waterpark Swimfun always offers entertainment. Feeling adventurous? Then swish down the slide with a beautiful starry sky or down the 50-meter-long Magic Oval. The crazy river takes you through the jungle and dark caves. Afterwards, you can fully unwind on the terrace or in the wellness facilities, such as the Turkish herbal and steam baths and the infrared sauna.