Westeinderplassen: a unique nature reserve in Haarlemmermeer
Walking on the Westeinderplassen
The area around the Westeinderplassen is ideal for a nice walk. You can discover the lush nature here on foot. The 50 meter high water tower in Aalsmeer marks the beginning of the water area. Nice to know: there are a lot of small islands in the Westeinderplassen, which you can also visit.
If you prefer to take a bike, there are plenty of cycling routes to admire the Westeinderplassen. During your cycling or walking tour you can discover the extensive flora and fauna here. The area is most beautiful from April to October. Then there are all kinds of birds, fish and rare plants to see at the Westeinderplassen.
Restaurants at the Westeinderplassen
After your cycling or walking tour you can relax at one of the restaurants in the cozy villages on the Westeinderplassen. For example at a restaurant At Jeff & Steve in Aalsmeer with a view of the harbor, or at Grand Café de Pearl in Leimuiderbrug, where you can sit comfortably by the water. Whether you fancy lunch, high tea or an extensive dinner, everything is possible here.
Rent a boat at the Westeinderplassen
The best thing is of course to discover this beautiful nature reserve from the water. You can easily rent a boat to sail across the Westeinderplassen. For example with Rent a Sloop or at Boat rental Hollandse Plassen, both in Aalsmeer. With good weather you can safely take a dip in the water for a nice swim.
There are also several marinas on the Westeinderplassen where you can moor your own boat. For example, at Marina De Sloep in Aalsmeer and Marina De Vlet in Kudelstaart. Also nice: when it freezes there is not much to do with a boat, but you can skate on the Westeinderplassen!
Spend the night at the Westeinderplassen
Would you like to take a little longer to explore this amazing area? In that case you can spend the night at a campsite on the Westeinderplassen. At campsite The Westeinder in Rijsenhout you can go straight into the water for swimming or fishing. The water of the Westeinderplassen is full of pike, eel and European catfish.
In the summer you can enjoy the beautiful weather at the Westeinderplassen beach. Whether you come to admire the Westeinderplassen from the water or from the shore, you are guaranteed to look forward to all the beauty here! So come by for a day and discover this surprising water area in Haarlemmermeer.
