🌿 Nature in the North Holland Cup

🌾 Zwanenwater

Nearby: Callantsoog

One of the most beautiful nature reserves in the Netherlands. The Zwanenwater is a protected dune area with two natural lakes, wet dune valleys and kilometers of hiking trails.

Especially in spring and autumn this is a paradise for bird watchers. The two hiking trails (2.5 km and 5 km) lead you through a unique piece of dune nature with a view of the sea.

🌸 Nature reserve Wildrijk

Nearby: Sint Maartenszee

Close to the coast is the Wildrijk, an enchanted forest that in spring turns into a sea of purple hyacinths. It is a small but special nature reserve where you can take quiet walks under century-old trees.

🌳 Pettemer forest

In the vicinity of Petten aan Zee

The Pettemerbos combines forest, dune and open meadow. Here you can enjoy walking or cycling through a varied landscape with beautiful viewpoints. Thanks to the wide paths, the area is easily accessible for hikers of all ages.

🦉 Tip: At sunrise you can hear the birds waking up here - a wonderful start to the day.

🪶 Uitlandse Polder

between Petten and Callantsoog

A relatively new natural area created after coastal reinforcement. The Uitlandse Polder is a vast and open dune area where beach, water and grasslands meet. Many meadow birds live there and in spring the dune valleys are full of flowering plants.

🚶‍♀️ From the viewpoints you have a magnificent view over the dunes and the North Sea.

🌾 Dune area Groote Keeten

In the vicinity of Callantsoog

North of Callantsoog is the quiet dune area of Groote Keeten - an ideal place for a relaxing walk or bike ride. Here you will find wide sandy paths, marram grass dunes and quiet beach entrances.

It is less crowded than the popular seaside resorts, making it especially suitable for peace seekers and nature lovers.

🌻 Abbestee

In the vicinity of Callantsoog

On the outskirts of Callantsoog is Abbestee, a charming area with winding roads, old farms and views over the bulb fields. In spring, the landscape turns into a colorful mosaic of tulips, daffodils and hyacinths - a perfect cycling or walking route from the park.