De Biesbosch

De Biesbosch

National Park · Noord-Brabant, Zuid-Holland

1 km²
Area · #5 largest
17
Facilities

About De Biesbosch

De Biesbosch National Park is one of the largest national parks in the Netherlands and one of the last extensive areas of freshwater tidal wetlands in Northwestern Europe. The Biesbosch ('forest of sedges' or 'rushwoods') consists of a large network of rivers and smaller and larger creeks with islands. The vegetation is mostly willow forests, although wet grasslands and fields of reed are common as well. The Biesbosch is an important wetland area for waterfowl and has a rich flora and fauna. It is especially important for migrating geese.

Source: Wikipedia


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Park boundary
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De Biesbosch Photos

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Facilities

17 locations
Parking
Hotel De Brabantse Biesbosch
Campsite (2)
Boerderijcamping Van Bergeijk
paal kampeerplaats Jonge Deen
Viewpoint (7)
De Wassende Maan
Tongplaat
uitkijktoren De Gijster Biesbosch
+ 4 unnamed (see map)
Picnic Area (7)
+ 7 unnamed (see map)

Location & Getting There

De Biesbosch is located in Noord-Brabant and Zuid-Holland, in the Netherlands. It covers 1 km², making it the 5th largest national park in the Netherlands.

The nearest village is Drimmelen (6.3 km away). Other nearby towns include Sliedrecht (7.9 km), Hooge Zwaluwe (8.1 km), Made (8.9 km). For directions and visitor information, see the official park website.


Closest National Park

Grenspark Kalmthoutse Heide
Grenspark Kalmthoutse Heide
58.5 km away 0 km²

Size Compared to Other Parks

#5 of 17

All National Parks in the Netherlands

18