OaseParkNature ParkFlevoland
Nationaal Park Nieuw Land
The newest and one of the largest national parks in the Netherlands, on reclaimed Flevoland land: the Oostvaardersplassen, Lepelaarplassen and the Marker Wadden bird islands.
Nature ParkFlevoland, Netherlands
Oostvaardersplassen
A world-famous 'new wilderness' reclaimed from the sea in Flevoland: marsh, grassland and huge herds of Konik horses, Heck cattle and red deer, with spoonbills and sea eagles.
Facilities
Walking trailsWoodland
A world-famous 'new wilderness' reclaimed from the sea in Flevoland: marsh, grassland and huge herds of Konik horses, Heck cattle and red deer, with spoonbills and sea eagles.
Highlights
- Large grazers on open plains
- Spoonbills & sea eagles
- Marsh birdwatching hides
Best for: Big-mammal wildlife watching
Where to find it
Flevoland, NetherlandsView on OpenStreetMap
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