Bona Ventura

Geuzenveld / De Bretten · Amsterdam

De Bretten nature reserve

Natuurgebied De Bretten (Lange Bretten)

ParkLocal favourite

A long strip of wetland, dykes and willow scrub between the Haarlemmerweg and Halfweg that the city calls its last wild nature, with Scottish Highlanders, goats, pine martens and bluethroats. West Amsterdammers walk and cycle it at weekends to get out of the city without leaving it.

Address
Daveren 25, 1046 AP Amsterdam (Sloterdijk West, towards Halfweg)
Best time to go
Morning, Afternoon · About 2 h
Price
Free
Price level
€

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Details can change. Check hours and prices before you go.

Good to know

  • Cycle in from Westerpark along the Haarlemmerweg.
  • Bring binoculars for waterbirds.

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