Amsterdam en omstreken

The Wester house is a historic building. It was originally a service house for the water pump operator. When the pumps were powered electrically, an operator was no longer needed and the house became empty. It has been renovated and opened as a landscape viewing hut.

An artistic walk through the village and along the sea.

Zandvoort is originally a fishing village. Where the men got the fish from the sea, the women (mostly) walked to Haarlem with a heavy basket full of fish. Here they traded them in the fish halls. With the Stinkende Emmer route you follow in the footsteps of these fishmongers.

Picturesque walking paths wind through trees, shrubs, and herb beds into open spaces. Discover the Heemparks of Amstelveen on this beautiful route through nature.

Explore the Amsterdamse Bos by bike! From Scottish Highlanders and goats to the tranquil Blossom Park and Schinkelbos – this diverse route starts in Amstelveen and takes you past the animals and beautiful nature of the Amsterdamse Bos.

During the Sloppies walk we take you into the history of Zandvoort. The walk goes past various locations that take you back to the time when Zandvoort was still a fishing village.

This route takes you through the various dune areas around Zandvoort. From IJmuiden to Noordwijk. Every spot is different and has its own beauty. Along the route you can spot different types of animals so pay close attention. Maybe you will see a deer or a Scottish Highlander!

Cycling along the coast, through varied dune landscapes and past impressive villas. Look around you during your trip through the NPZK. This area is home to many Konik horses, Scottish Highlanders, foxes and deer. A small moment of happiness during the trip.

Zandvoort is originally a fishing village. Where the men got the fish from the sea, the women (mostly) walked to Haarlem with a heavy basket full of fish. Here they traded them in the fish halls. With the Stinkende Emmer route you follow in the footsteps of these fishmongers.

This route takes you along the four cores of Zandvoort; beach, circuit, nature and the village. Along the beach you drive to Bloemendaal, here you drive into the dunes towards Parnassia. Drink a nice cup of coffee here and then continue your route back to Zandvoort along the circuit.

In the Amsterdam Water Supply Dunes there are many bunkers, about 400. This route runs along several bunkers. They were built by Germany during the Second World War and are part of the Atlantic Wall.

The winter guest walk goes along canals and ditches, with various opportunities to walk closer to a bank. With a visit to the beautiful Zwanenplas, where many winter birds come to spend the winter. So bring binoculars!