SURROUNDINGS
CULTURE & HISTORY
The Vechtstreek is actually a large open-air museum. While cycling and walking in this area you will come across country houses, fortresses, castles and mills. We have some great tips worked out for you!
COUNTRY ESTATES
CLOSE TO FLORA BATAVA
The Vecht region is known for its numerous country estates. The country estates remind us of the golden age. Even then, the Vecht region was a popular place to stay. Rich merchants from Amsterdam had their summer houses built here to escape the busy city.
MILLS
IN THE VECHTSTREEK
There are also several mills to be found and viewed in the Vecht region, close to Flora Batava.
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CASTLES
IN THE VECHTSTREEK
The medieval castles tell a tale of the battle between the bishop of Utrecht and the count of Holland for control of the river. Several beautiful castles can be visited near Flora Batava.
FORTS
The Vecht formed the heart of the Dutch water line, when water was used as a means of defense. Fort Nieuwersluis is a short walk from Flora Batava and was built in 1673. A tower fortress was built in the mid-nineteenth century and a barracks and three depots were added around 1880. On Sundays, you can visit the cozy tea house here. Since July 26, 2021, the new Dutch water line has been added to the UNESCO World Heritage List as an extension of the defense line of Amsterdam.
LOOSDRECHTSE PLASSEN
BOATING
The Loosdrechtse plassen are a large water sports and nature reserve. The best way to enjoy the Loosdrechtse Plassen is on the water. And there are many possibilities for this.
VECHTSTREEKMUSEUM
MAARSSEN
The Vechtstreekmuseum in Maarssen is a small-scale cultural history museum. The permanent collection shows the history of Maarssen, the Vecht and the beautiful country estates. The museum organizes several times a year, a temporary exhibition on the Vecht or its artists.
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