Biesbosch National Park, Netherlands

Biesbosch National Park

A maze of creeks and willow forests, home to beavers.

  • All year
  • 1 night
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Things to do

2 days in Biesbosch National Park

Day 1

  1. MorningTake a boat tour from the Biesbosch MuseumEiland into the creeks.
  2. AfternoonRent a canoe or whisper boat and look for beavers and sea eagles.
  3. EveningHave dinner in the harbour village of Drimmelen.

Day 2

Visit Dordrecht or the windmills of Kinderdijk.

What to eat

Smoked eel and river fish.

Local tips

Make the most of Biesbosch National Park

Beat the crowds

Calm most of the year. Summer weekends are busier at the visitor centres.

Best photo spot

The willow forests and creeks at sunrise, seen from a canoe.

Getting there

Buses run from Dordrecht. Easiest by car or bike.

Don't miss nearby

Dordrecht and Kinderdijk.

Good to know

Canoes and small boats are the best way to explore. Look for beavers at dusk.

Secret spots

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Plan your visit

Getting to Biesbosch National Park

Getting there

  • Rotterdam The Hague Airport (RTM)35 km away
  • Eindhoven Airport (EIN)50 km away
  • Delft40 km away
  • Utrecht45 km away

Reachable by car or public transport; a car gives you more freedom to explore the area. Distances are in a straight line.

At a glance

Best timeAll year
TypeNature spot
Good forNature
Getting thereCar or public transport
Stay1 night
CountryNetherlands

Questions

Biesbosch National Park: good to know

Is Biesbosch National Park worth visiting?

Yes, especially if you like nature. A maze of creeks and willow forests, home to beavers.

How many days do you need in Biesbosch National Park?

Plan 1 night. Our free 2-day plan above shows how to spend your time.

When is the best time to visit Biesbosch National Park?

You can visit all year. Calm most of the year. Summer weekends are busier at the visitor centres.

How do you get to Biesbosch National Park?

The nearest airport is Rotterdam The Hague Airport (RTM), about 35 km away. Buses run from Dordrecht. Easiest by car or bike.

What is there to see near Biesbosch National Park?

Nearby hidden places include Dordrecht (10 km), Kinderdijk (19 km) and Gouda (30 km).

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