Lange Bretten, Nature area and park in Sloterdijk, Netherlands.
Lange Bretten is a nature area and park in western Amsterdam that stretches between two train stations with open green spaces and walking paths. The land is shaped by herds of Scottish Highlander cattle and Dutch landrace goats that control vegetation and keep the terrain accessible.
The name comes from a manor house called Huis te Bretten that once stood here before being demolished to make way for the Amsterdam-Haarlem railway line. The land was later converted into a green space to preserve nature in this part of the city.
The space is used by locals as a place to walk and observe nature, with outdoor art displays set among the green landscape. People come here to spend quiet time away from the city's busier areas.
The area can be reached from multiple streets and entered at several points, with parking available along one of the main access roads. The paths are easy to walk and the land is simple to explore on foot.
The land features an outdoor art trail with sculptures created by a local artist that enrich the natural surroundings with contemporary works. This mix of nature and art makes it a special place for different kinds of visitors.
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