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Why should I visit?
WaterReijk Weerribben Wieden is an emerging tourist destination which is situated in the north-eastern part of the Netherlands, in the province of Overijssel. It has the most extensive area of wetland in Northern Europe and a rich rural history which is rooted in peat extraction and reed farming. In the WaterReijk Weerribben Wieden, scenic landscapes with stretches of water, reeds and woods are interlaced with historic towns and villages.
What can you do here?
The area WaterReijk Weerribben Wieden is big enough to escape daily lives and worries whilst being small enough to feel at home immediately. There are plenty of opportunities to enjoy the landscape and the rich culture and take part in more active leisure activities.
One of the main attractions of the region is the beautiful nature in the National Park Weerribben Wieden, with all sorts of rare plants and animals. Here you can explore the area on both land and water with a choice of hiking trails and recently introduced silent electrically powered boats. In WaterReijk Weerribben Wieden several villages are also situated. Among these villages Steenwijk is the largest. The history of this once fortified city is still clearly visible today. One can find several historical buildings like “Villa Rams Woerthe” and the St. Clemens church.
There are also many possibilities to engage with the local culture. People can visit entrepreneurs who are growing reed or pop along to the local shipyard to discover how “Gieterse punters” (local boats) are manufactured.
What makes WaterReijk Weerribben Wieden special?
It is the natural beauty of the area that contributes to the very special character of the district. Similarly, all the activities offered in the area have a personalised touch, to create a deeper connection between each visitor and nature. Furthermore, since innovation and sustainability are the key drivers of tourism development in the area, all the activities embrace nature and progress and aim at finding a balance between the two.
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