Stairs along the water

A number of river islands and sand and mud flats in a wetland area are characteristic of De Biesbosch National Park. The various croplands and livestock farmers form a beautiful rural contrast with the rugged paths, winding creeks, green forests and mysterious waters. The river islands, sand and mud flats of the Biesbosch are colored by the yellow swamp herb, the white valerian and the purple loosestrife. Giant balsam gives off a soft sweet scent and in the polders farmers make hay on their land. The Biesbosch has a wealth of special, colorful plants and beautiful animals. Many birds enjoy the wealth that the ponds, creeks and fens have to offer and settle in the surrounding forests. Ducks, grebes and coots swim on the water, while harriers and buzzards hunt for succulent voles in the polders. Otters take a refreshing dip in the water, while beavers are hard at work building their nests and dams. From the place where you can park your car for free, you cycle to Werkendam. Zevenhuizen is an old working-class neighborhood in Werkendam, where gravel workers, hoop makers, wicker workers, fishermen, band cutters and basket weavers used to live in small houses. Oudheidkamer Zevenhuizen has been furnished in such a minimalist worker's house. Old tools with materials, photos and utensils give you a good idea of living conditions at the beginning of the twentieth century.