Kalenberg
A linear waterside village in the heart of the national park, its houses lined along a single canal; reachable only by bike, on foot or by boat, and more unspoiled than Giethoorn.
Kalenberg sits in the centre of the Weerribben wetlands. The whole village stretches in a single line along the Kalenbergergracht canal, most houses are traditional thatched cottages, and at the village entrance stands a restored tjasker drainage windmill. No road runs directly into the village, so visitors usually arrive by bike along the wetland embankment paths from Giethoorn or Ossenzijl, or by boat along the canals. The village has a few cafés and boat rental points, and the surroundings include reed fields and birdwatching spots. It is a good place for a break midway through a cycling loop, and a visit takes about an hour.
Opening hours
All day
Nearby sights
- Weerribben-Wieden National Park
- Ossenzijl & De Weerribben Visitor Centre
- Blokzijl
- Vollenhove
- Dwarsgracht
- De Wieden Visitor Centre & Laarzenpad
- Giethoorn
- Giethoorn Village Canals (Dorpsgracht)