Anna Paulowna brings together several reasons to visit, which you can organise according to your priorities: the annual Bloemendagen, insights into the flower bulb region, encounters with nature and wildlife, and historical themes. First decide whether an event date, a walk, wildlife or history will be the deciding factor for your stay.
Bloemendagen and the flower bulb region
The Bloemendagen take place each year in Anna Paulowna and Breezand. During the event, more than a hundred mosaics can be seen throughout the region. As the dates vary each year, check them first if the Bloemendagen are to determine your travel dates.
The Poldertuin introduces visitors to the flower bulb region of Hollands Kroon. The two offer different perspectives: the mosaics are the focus of the Bloemendagen, while the Poldertuin serves as an introduction to the flower bulb region. If you are considering both, you can set your dates around the event first and include the garden as a separate focus in your travel plans.
Nature, wildlife and walks
At Landgoed Hoenderdaell, the polder landscape is combined with a walk through the 75-hectare nature reserve and its quiet area. Landgoed Hoenderdaell is also a wildlife park that takes in animals in need. The aim is ultimately to return them to their natural environment.
In the quiet area, walkers encounter the artwork Anna Petruska: the petrified skeleton of a sloop, which has stood there since 2010. The combination of a walk, natural surroundings and artwork gives this area its own character. Visitors can also feed lorikeets special lorikeet food at Dierenpark Hoenderdaell. This gives you a choice of different interests: a peaceful walk, the care of rescued animals, or a close-up encounter with wildlife.
In the Kruiszwin, highly saline groundwater comes to the surface. The area features reed beds and grassland with numerous brackish-water species. These distinctive water and habitat conditions provide a unique natural highlight. Comparing the themes, Landgoed offers a walk through the Anna Paulowna polder landscape, while Kruiszwin offers a look at saline groundwater and brackish-water habitats.
On the water and historical traces
A paddling route for SUP, canoe or kayak runs between Van Ewijcksluis and Anna Paulowna, with an accompanying podcast. This is a different way to shape your trip than a walk on land. Check the route details before setting off if you plan to follow it.
History also offers different points of interest. Since February 2024, the Kerkje Anna Paulowna has once again been used for services by the Protestant Congregation of Anna Paulowna and is called De Samenvaart. A technical landmark is the former steam pumping station: it was built in 1873 and named after Mayor Wijdenes Spaans. A renewed religious use and a historic building thus appeal to two different interests.
Plan your stay
If you are looking for accommodation for your stay in Anna Paulowna, plan around the reason for your trip. The dates, which change each year, are important for the Bloemendagen; for the paddling route, check the route details. Nature, wildlife, the Poldertuin and historical themes offer other points of focus.
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