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The delicious lowland

the Zeevang

Sheep on the dyke near Scharwoude. Water sloshes against the Dike in the Zeevang Polder.

Unique polder landscape

The name kind of gives it away, centuries ago the Zeevang was caught by the sea. Around the 13th century, the area was reclaimed, creating a delightful lowland stretching north of Edam.

The Polder Zeevang is an open and watery peat meadow landscape. A Natura 2000 area, it offers peace and space next to the hustle and bustle of Edam and Volendam. Here, people, animals and (meadow) birds enjoy themselves.

All sorts of things to do!

Cycling, hiking, bird watching, swimming in the lake, visiting Dik Trom's school, checking out mini archaeological museum De Waterwolf or enjoying fresh apple pie overlooking the polder, the Zeevang is a North Holland paradise.

The Etersheimer break with the mill, the visitor centre and you can see two people walking

A paradise for birds

Zeevang is home to many meadow birds such as the black-tailed godwit, widgeons, lapwings, golden plovers and kola geese. The place to be for true birdwatchers! At the bird-watching point, you can enjoy the most beautiful birds in all seasons in peace and quiet.

Spot them all!

  • Black-tailed godwit

  • Kievit

  • Wigeon

  • Oystercatcher

    An oystercatcher with a worm in its beak

More Hidden stories

  • The battle with water

    The battle with water Two people standing by an information board about Etersheim

    See for yourself how the people of Zeevang ensured dry feet.

  • A mysterious organ

    A mysterious organ The interior of the Grote Kerk in Oosthuizen

    From all over the world, people come to Oosthuizen to admire this organ. But how did this organ come to the Zeevang?

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