The delicious lowland
the Zeevang
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.
A paradise for birds
De Zeevang is home to many meadow birds such as black-tailed godwits, wigeons, lapwings, golden plovers and white-fronted geese. The perfect spot for true birdwatchers! At the birdwatching point, you can enjoy the most beautiful birds in peace and quiet all year round.
Spot them all!
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Black-tailed godwit
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Kievit
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Wigeon
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Oystercatcher
More Hidden stories
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The battle with water
The battle with water
See for yourself how the people of Zeevang ensured dry feet.
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A mysterious organ
A mysterious organ
From all over the world, people come to Oosthuizen to admire this organ. But how did this organ come to the Zeevang?