Visiting Dordrecht

BiesboschNational Park

National Park de Biesbosch offers a unique nature experience as one of the few freshwater tidal areas in Europe. This adventurous maze of rivers, water basins and willow forests is located 5 km from the centre of Dordrecht. The Nieuwe Merwede river crosses the nature reserve, so that part of the national park lies on the Eiland van Dordrecht and part in Noord-Brabant. Discover this rugged nature by whisper boat, canoe, sup or on foot. Spot the many birds, fish and maybe even a beaver!

Peace and quiet in the Biesbosch

If you are looking for more peace and quiet and greenery, the Biesbosch National Park offers a unique nature experience. In the Biesbosch, you will come across beautiful birds, such as the egret, the grebe, the kingfisher and the bluethroat. And maybe you will see one of the beavers that have built their fortress in the marshes.
Near Biesboschcentrum Dordrecht is a renovated BeverBos where you can discover how beavers live. A treasure hunt through the Beaver Woods is available at the Biesboschcentrum.

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The central point is the Biesboschcentrum Dordrecht

The centre has undergone a metamorphosis and from the moment you step inside you will be amazed. You will learn all about the five Biesbosch themes: water, plants, beavers, pilot whales and birds. The five themes each have their own route. By following these routes, you will discover more and more about the Biesbosch.

From the visitor centre, you can walk, cycle and sail. You can book round trips, walking, canoeing and sailing excursions or rent a canoe, whisper boat or sup.

Discover the Biesbosch Centre

How to get to the Biesbosch?

Als je vanuit Dordrecht de Biesbosch wil bezoeken zijn er meerdere mogelijkheden om er te komen. Het Hollandse deel van de Biesbosch ligt langs de rand van het Eiland van Dordrecht. Vanuit het centrum rijd je met de auto binnen 15 minuten naar het Biesboschcentrum, waar je kunt parkeren. In de zomer rijdt de beverBuzz vanaf Dordrecht CS naar het Biesboschcentrum. Per fiets is het een half uurtje fietsen of maak er een mooie route van door de Biesbosch. Wist je dat je een (elektrische) fiets kunt huren bij VVV en daar ook prachtige fietsroutes en fietskaarten kunt kopen? Of neem je fiets mee op de Waterbus (halte Merwekade) en stap uit bij de halte Hollandse Biesbosch. Fietsen mogen gratis mee! Een heerlijke tocht over het water en dan zelf je weg vervolgen met de fiets. De halte ligt vlakbij het Biesboschcentrum Dordrecht waar je alle informatie over je bezoek aan Nationaal Park de Biesbosch kunt vinden.

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TIP: De beverBuzz maakt reizen tijdens wegwerkzaamheden leuker deze zomer

Deze zomer is het Biesboschcentrum nog makkelijker met het OV bereikbaar met de beverBuzz. De beverBuzz is gratis en vertrekt ieder uur vanaf perron B (801) op Dordrecht Centraal. De bus stopt bij Skicentrum Drechtsteden, Stayokay Hostel, het Biesboschcentrum, de Sterrenwacht Mercurius en de Waterbushalte. De bus rijdt van 6 juli tot en met 1 september.

Crossing over to the Brabant part

Have you not seen enough of the Biesbosch on the Island of Dordrecht? Then take the bicycle from Dordrecht and cross over to the Brabant part of the Biesbosch by ferry from the Kop van 't Land. There, follow a beautiful route and visit the Biesbosch Museum Island in Werkendam.

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Explorethe Biesbosch by boat

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Biesbosch National Park

Biesboschcentrum Dordrecht

Baanhoekweg 53
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Si Barone

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Cycling and walking in the Biesbosch

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Falk/SBB Map of National Park De Biesbosch

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Hiking Guide Regional Trail 18 (169 kilometers).
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ANWB walking region map Eiland van Dordrecht and Biesbosch

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Skating route - 20 km

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Renewed Biesbosch Centre

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More tips for your stay in the Biesbosch

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Biesbosch National Park
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E-Bike charging station
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Stayokay Dordrecht

Baanhoekweg 25
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Lunch
Terrace
Biesbosch National Park
Bed & Breakfasts
Special locations
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The Zuileshoeve

Merwelanden 39
Biesbosch National Park
Special locations
Holiday cottages

Houseboats

Baanhoekweg 1b
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Children's parties
Biesbosch National Park

Mercury Observatory

Baanhoekweg 75
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Biesbosch National Park
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Team outings

Ski centre Drechtsteden & Dordtsche Almhütte

Vogelaarsweg 1
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Playgrounds

Speelbos De Elzen

Oude Veerweg
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"Nieuwe Dordtse Biesbosch"

Noorder Elsweg
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Children's parties
Biesbosch National Park
Team outings

Klimbos

Baanhoekweg 53