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|  | | |  | | | Together with the neighbouring nature reserve De Wieden, Weerribben, forms the largest freshwater marshland area of western Europe. The long channels in this flat bog marsh are the remnants of peat extraction. The National Park also features quacking bog, reed meadows, hay pastures and marsh woodlands. The canals and channels are also popular with ice skaters in cold winters.
| Park’s main features: |
Flat bog marsh |
| Special flora: |
Quaking bog and carr (wet) woodland |
| Special fauna: |
Otter, pine marten, waterbirds and insects |
| Recreational activities: |
Cycling, walking, canoeing, skating, excursions |
| Area: |
3,500 ha |
| Province: |
Overijssel |
| Managed by: |
Staatsbosbeheer and others |
| Visitor centre: |
Natuuractiviteitencentrum
Hoogweg 7
3376 EM Ossenzijl
Tel +31 (0)561 477272
Informatiecentrum
Recreatiegebied de Vrijstate
Kalenbergerpad 4
8377 HL Kalenberg |
Website: Weerribben-Wieden National Park
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