De Poelboerderij visitors' centre

Veerdijk 106
1531 MB Wormer

About ten kilometres above Amsterdam is the Wormer and Jisperveld nature reserve. Originally a low moorland area with unique flora and fauna.

Since the establishment in 1988 of the De Poelboerderij Foundation, De Poelboerderij Visitor Centre has been the 'gateway' for young and old to this beautiful nature reserve. The area lends itself perfectly to beautiful boat trips. With its winding ditches, unique vegetation, beautiful views and the presence of many species of birds, you will experience the North Holland landscape in a very special way. Visitor centre De Poelboerderij has been committed to preserving this beautiful nature for years.

Visitor centre:
Visitor centre The Poelboerderij is open all year round, 7 days a week (from 9.30am to 4pm). Have a look around our shop, enjoy something tasty on our terrace, come for a meeting, or join one of our boat trips or activities. The Visitor Centre is there for everyone who loves nature.

Boating trips through the Wormer- and Jisperveld:
At Visitorsce...

Boating trips through the Wormer- and Jisperveld:
At Bezoekerscentrum De Poelboerderij there is plenty to do for young and old. The visitor centre regularly organises various boat trips through the Wormer- and Jisperveld under the guidance of an experienced skipper and guide. During the various boat trips, you can spot meadow birds or birds of prey, enjoy music, learn how to take nature photos, or sketch in the field, among other things.

Freshwater aquarium:
Since 2021, De Poelboerderij Visitor Centre has had a brand new freshwater aquarium. The previous, cold-water aquarium was over 25 years old and in need of replacement. The new aquarium is no less than 7 metres long, showing a cross-section of a farm ditch. Come along and take a look 'underwater'. You will discover what lives in the water: from small predatory fish and (pike) perch, to all kinds of whitefish, carp, gobies and the Schele Pos. A familiar sight in the Zaan region!

Water playground:
What could be more fun than playing with water? The water playground at the visitor centre is a life-size wooden 'aquaplay' of no less than 70 metres, where children can play to their heart's content with (wooden) boats, locks and windmills. The water playground is free to enter and open seven days a week. And while the children enjoy the water, parents, carers and grandparents can enjoy the terrace.

Shop:
The shop at Visitor Centre The Poelboerderij is best described as a 'museum shop with VVV function'. The shop offers all kinds of nature-related articles for both children and adults. Think for example of nature books, local handicrafts (things made of wool, wood or ceramics) and art objects. Step inside and check out the wide range!