Bezoekerscentrum Dwingelderveld

The visitor center stands at the entrance of Dwingelderveld National Park, featuring exhibits about local wildlife and providing information about Western Europe's largest wet heath area.

The formation of Dwingelderveld's landscape dates back 150,000 years when Scandinavian glaciers crushed stones and rocks into a thick clay layer that prevents water drainage.

Two flocks of Drenthe heath sheep, managed by shepherds, maintain the traditional grazing practices that preserve the heath landscape of Dwingelderveld.

The center serves as a starting point for multiple walking routes, including a 5.5-kilometer forest trail and a wheelchair-accessible family path through the heathland.

The center contains a large topographical map crafted from local sheep wool, displaying the geographical features of the national park.

GPS coordinates: 52.78139,6.37306

Latest update: March 25, 2025 21:54