Experience the Green Heart of Holland

Avifauna

Discover birds from all over the world in Alphen aan de Rijn! You can attend bird demonstrations, pet parrots, go look for owls in the Night Safari, play in the playground and more!

Avifauna
Fort Wierickerschans

Centrally located in the Green Heart of Holland lies Fort Wierickerschans. The fort has been transformed into a bubbly center of the Green Heart of Holland. A visit is definitely worth your while!

Fort Wierickerschans
Archeon

To really experience history, you should visit Archeon. Roam through prehistoric times, get really close to the Romans, discover the Roman Museum and dive into the Middle Ages.

Archeon
Heksenwaag

The Heksenwaag is a unique museum in witchcraft theme. It contains the original scales from 1482, on which people accused of witchcraft were weighed. Do you dare to step on the scale?

Heksenwaag
Kinderdijk

The sustainable collaboration between nature and technique in the polders of Kinderdijk is so unique and valuable, that the entire area is on the UNESCO World Heritage List.

Kinderdijk

Cycling & Walking
Cycling & Walking

Woerden is a beautiful city for cycling. Woerden is the Bike City of the region of Utrecht and a perfect starting point for a bicycle tour. Read more about bike rentals and bicycle routes for the most beautiful tours.

Woerden, in the middle of the Green Heart, and thus the ultimate place to walk in and around the city.

Cycling- & hiking routes
Historic cities

Experience the history of the Roman Limes, the forts, castles and many mills. Visit icons, such as the Stelling van Amsterdam, Schoonhoven Silver City, Leerdam Glass City and Gouda Cheese City. Be sure to also pay hotspots such as Kasteel de Haar, Archeon and Avifauna a visit.
Rich water recreation area

It is fantastic to stay on or along the many beautiful ponds and lakes. Go out with a sloop and visit the many historic cities. Visitors can hike and cycle along the Waterlinie-path, discovering the fortified towns.