Experience the nature of the Drents-Friese Wold National Park

On the border of Drenthe and Friesland, there are beautiful, large forests, heathland, shifting sands and relaxing stream valley grasslands: Drens-Friese Wold National Park. After the Veluwe, it is the largest contiguous forest area in the Netherlands. Symbol of this beautiful forest area is the black woodpecker. If you are lucky you can see this beautiful little bird in the forest; hearing his drumming often succeeds. Accompanied by his enthusiastic drumming on the tree trunks, your bike ride immediately gets more atmosphere.

But of course there is more than just nature to see. The tour takes you to Westrup, a stately building in Dwingeloo that was given its status as a manor house in 1740. Another name for the house is"Westdorp\\\", the name of the small town that later became part of the municipality of Dwingeloo. When the then owner died in 1792, his death ended Westrup's status as a manor house. Since the house was sold to a notary in 1843, it has always remained a notary's house and office.