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# Things to See in Nieuwkoop and the Surrounding Area: Nature, Water and Character

If you are visiting Nieuwkoop for the first time, you will soon discover that this is not a place you come for grand boulevards or busy shopping streets. You come for the landscape.

Water, meadows, reed beds, historic village streets and characteristic farmhouses shape the scenery. The municipality of Nieuwkoop lies in the heart of the Dutch Green Heart and is made up of several villages, each with its own distinctive character.

And that is precisely what makes the area so appealing. In the morning, you can take a small boat onto the Nieuwkoop Lakes, spend the afternoon cycling through a historic village, and end the day with a delicious meal.

> **“In Nieuwkoop, you don't have to look far for something special. The landscape itself is the attraction.”**

## The Best Things to See in Nieuwkoop

### 1. The Nieuwkoop Lakes

The Nieuwkoop Lakes are undoubtedly one of the area's main attractions.

This unique nature reserve is made up of open water, reed beds, marshland, meadows and narrow waterways. Exploring Nieuwkoop from the water reveals a side of the area that is easily missed from the road.

A large part of the nature reserve is managed by Natuurmonumenten, the Dutch organisation for the protection of nature and cultural heritage. There are walking, cycling and boating routes, as well as guided excursions with a park ranger. The area is home to wildlife including otters, roe deer, hares, stoats and spoonbills.

For those who prefer to take things at a slower pace, a quiet electric boat, canoe or SUP is a wonderful way to explore the area.

**Tip:** Take your time. The charm of the Nieuwkoop Lakes is not found in one spectacular landmark, but in slowly navigating the narrow waterways and watching the landscape change around you.