Experience nature | De Wijers - land of 1001 ponds

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Experience nature

Animal spotting

Animal spotting

Have you been on ‘Wijer’ safari? Discover the most typical animals of the ‘Wijers'.. Read more


Observation points

Observation points

Discover ‘The Wijers’ from the sky! Enjoy breathtaking views from one of our lookout towers or panorama points. Armed with binoculars, you can spot the rarest water and swamp birds in our bird viewing huts.... Read more


Picnics

Picnics

What could be more delightful than finding a lovely spot in the sun with a picnic hamper filled to the brim that you can enjoy together with family or friends. There are several original spots in the ‘Wijers’ where you can have your picnic.. Read more


Wijer guides

Wijer guides

Wijer guides know the most beautiful spots in the ‘Wijers’ and will be more than happy to take you on a trail through the land of 1001 ponds. They will tell you about the history of the landscape, and show you to the more than 1000 ponds, fish farming, the beautiful landscape and so much more.. Read more


Nature at its finest

Nature at its finest

The ‘Wijers' is an area of outstanding beauty, even on a European scale. In fact, it is so important that large parts of it have been included in the Natura 2000 network, which means that it is given additional protection by the European Union. The water landscape is home to many rare animals and plants, including the bittern - a mysterious heron-like bird - and the tiny tree frog.. Read more