Solleveld, Nature reserve in Westland, Netherlands
Solleveld is a nature reserve in Westland featuring dunes, heathland, grasslands, wetlands, and woodland areas. The site extends from The Hague to Ter Heijde along the coastline.
The area was fundamentally altered beginning in 1887 when water extraction operations transformed it from agricultural land into dry terrain. These industrial activities profoundly reshaped the local ecosystems that remain visible today.
The name Solleveld comes from Zolle Velt, referring to water-filled hollows that once dotted this area. Today visitors walk through heathland that reflects the landscape's transformation over time.
The site is open to visitors but requires a day ticket purchased in advance online. The main entry point is located at Monsterseweg 2 in The Hague to manage visitor access.
Oak trees grow unusually close to the sea throughout this reserve, creating a rare environment. This mixture of forest vegetation near the shoreline is not found elsewhere along the Dutch coast.
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