Het Zwin is a tidal area of mudflats and salt marsh on the border between Knokke-Heist and Cadzand. In 1952 it became Flanders' first nature reserve and covers some 575 hectares in total. What can you expect at Het Zwin? - Flora and fauna: Thousands of migratory birds rest here, and the Zwin is an important breeding site ...
On the coast of Zeelandic Flanders, between Breskens and Nieuwvliet-Bad, you will find the unique nature reserve Waterdunen. It is a special project where nature and people meet, bringing together different functions: Tidal nature: a landscape shaped by the sea - Recreation: a paradise for walkers, cyclists, birdwatchers, ...
The fortification ramparts of Retranchement form a small nature area where history and nature come together. Surrounded by water and greenery, you walk here over old defensive ramparts, along moats and through a varied landscape. What can you expect at the fortification ramparts of Retranchement? The area of around 27 ...
The Willem Leopoldpolder near Retranchement is a small and varied nature area in the border region between the Netherlands and Belgium. What can you expect in the Willem Leopoldpolder? Together with the neighbouring Verschepolder, this area forms a unique landscape of around 65 hectares where tranquillity, nature and ...
The Verdronken Zwarte Polder near Nieuwvliet is a unique nature reserve where nature, culture and history come together. What can you expect at the Verdronken Zwarte Polder? - Varied Landscape: Here you will find a rare mix of mudflats, salt marshes, dunes and beach. The transitions from salt to fresh and from sand to ...
Located between Blankenberge, Wenduine, Nieuwmunster, and Zuienkerke, the nature reserve Uitkerkse Polder offers a unique meadow landscape with numerous ditches and cattle drinking pools. This centuries-old area is the most important meadow bird area in Flanders and a true attraction for nature lovers and ...
Just behind the coastline, between Blankenberge and Zeebrugge, lies the provincial domain Zeebos, a planted forest of 41 hectares. This beautiful nature reserve offers a tranquil environment to enjoy nature and the landscape, perfect for walking and nature enthusiasts. What to expect at Zeebos? - Walking Trails: ...
The Drowned Land of Saeftinghe, at some 3,500 hectares, is the largest brackish salt marsh in Western Europe. It lies on the Westerschelde in the east of Zeeuws-Vlaanderen, close to the port of Antwerp. What can you expect at Saeftinghe? - History: In the Middle Ages this was fertile polder land with villages and a ...
The visitor centre Het Zwin in Knokke-Heist forms the modern gateway to the famous nature reserve Het Zwin, located on the border between Belgium and the Netherlands between Knokke-Heist and Cadzand-Bad. What can you expect at the visitor centre of Het Zwin? This interactive nature park is known as the ‘international ...
Between Blankenberge and Zeebrugge, a narrow dune belt hosts a unique nature reserve: De Fonteintjes. This area offers an enchanting landscape of dune ponds, dune scrub, and wet dune grasslands, ideal for nature lovers and walkers. What to Expect at De Fonteintjes? - Walking Routes: Discover De Fonteintjes via the ...
