Wormer and Jisperveld
A few kilometres from Amsterdam and the busy Randstad is the tranquil Wormer- en Jisperveld. With hundreds of meadows surrounded by reeds and narrow ditches, the peat meadow area is a patchwork of water and land.
The contrasts here are great. On the horizon you can see the factories and silos, while in the middle of the field the sundew and rare orchids grow peacefully. At 2,000 hectares, the peat meadow area is the largest continuous peat meadow area in Western Europe. Pretty cool! Part of the nature reserve has also been declared a Natura 2000 area under the name Wormer- en Jisperveld & Kalverpolder.
The Wormer and Jisperveld is not only popular among people, but birds also love this peat meadow area. In spring, many meadow birds settle here for the breeding season. Besides meadow birds, you will also find reed, marsh and birds of prey. The perfect place to spot birds from a distance!