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Ice skating on the Nieuwkoopse Plassen. Photo: Gemeente Nieuwkoop
Beautiful situated tea gardens.
Photo: De Sfeerstal
Pelser: “My biggest local secret? That’ll be
De Meije, without a doubt. This little river
is only accessible by foot, bike, or small
boats and has ancient little bridges that
need to be operated manually: a mustvisit
for anyone who loves natural beauty,
peace and quiet. Both de Nieuwkoopse
Plassen and De Meije are also very popular
amongst photographers and artists, partly
because of the area’s magnificent light.
Many of their works can be viewed in local
galleries as well as national museums.”
Supping is fun for all ages. Photo: Nikano
Local products at the farm shop.
Photo: Jan Nieuwenhuizen
Dutch clouds at De Meije.
Photo: Sjanie de Geus
Looking for an overnight stay in this authentic
Dutch village? There is a host of
small hotels as well as intimate Bed &
Breakfasts around. From beautiful buildings
by the water to remote cottages, you
are guaranteed to find an idyllic place to
stay that will help you seamlessly integrate
into the small village lifestyle.
Gourmet delights
Foodies will not be disappointed here either.
Nieuwkoop is full of lovely restaurants
and cafés, many of them overlooking the
water. The many romantic waterside ter-
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