Twiske: on the trail of the peat cutters
Het Twiske nature reserve is a beautiful and rugged wetland area. During this route, you walk along the rugged wetlands and can spot many birds along the way.
Centuries ago, this area consisted of peat meadows along the small river Twiske. Residents mined peat there on a small scale. At the beginning of the twentieth century, the land was drained, but proved unsuitable for agriculture. Luckily, because now hikers can have their fun here.
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Luister | Twiskemolen
The Twiskemolen has stood on the border between the municipalities of Landsmeer and Oostzaan since 1974. Looking at the dates on the mill, it is immediately obvious that the mill is much older.
Listen | Twiskemolen
The Twiskemolen has stood on the border between the municipalities of Landsmeer and Oostzaan since 1974. Looking at the dates on the mill, it is immediately obvious that the mill is much older.
The Twiskemolen was originally built in 1541. Only then it was not in Het Twiske, but about 40 km away in Barsingerhorn. When people were looking for a mill for Het Twiske, this mill - then stored in Nieuw-Vennep - was bought in the late 1960s.
The Twiskemolen is one of the few polder mills in the Netherlands that is still actually in operation and is managed by a volunteer miller. For decades, the monumental mill combined with an electric drive has been pumping the approximately 650-hectare Twiske polder. Did you know that in one minute the mill can grind 20 to 60 cubic metres of water one and a half metres up to the other side of the dike?
Next to the windmill, on the dike, is an information panel where you can read more about the Twiskemolen.
Twiske Haven
Twiske Haven welcomes visitors daily for coffee and treats, fresh lunches and convivial drinks.
Twiske Haven
Twiske Haven welcomes visitors daily for coffee and treats, fresh lunches and convivial drinks.
After a walk in the picturesque Twiske, this is the ideal place to relax with a meal, either inside the cosy restaurant or outside on the spacious waterside terrace. Enjoy homemade specialities such as Twiske Loaded Fries, Grilled Flatbread, and Hooglander burgers, or try farmhouse bread with tuna salad and grilled vegetables. Hooglander meat comes straight from Dutch nature: healthy, tender and sustainable. There is also a wide choice of vegetarian, vegan and gluten-free dishes.
Boat rental
From April to October, Twiske Haven offers boat rental. Explore nature in a canoe, kayak, rowing boat or whisper boat. For group activities, there is a boat hunt. Something more sporty? Then choose the canon nature tour or water sports day.
Farmer's golf
The 10-hole farmer's golf course is open daily. Using a large ball and wooden clog as a club, you try to reach the hole with as few strokes as possible while encountering obstacles.
Events & Activities
Twiske Haven is also an ideal location for events, with a relaxed atmosphere in a natural setting, close to the city. Twiske Haven makes sure everything is well organised, so guests can enjoy themselves without stress.
Visit Twiske Haven and experience a unique blend of relaxation and adventure!
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