Activities, concerts, exhibitions and tourist events in the Biesbosch Line listed.
Slot Loevestein and the Humanist Alliance are joining forces for a new exhibition. In a world full of change and conflict, "Are you for or against?" seems to be a daily question. Differences of opinion are normal, but when us-versus-them thinking becomes hostile it brings risks. Discover, for example, the story of Prince Maurice and Johan [...]
Marcel Vaandrager from Werkendam comes, after Rotterdam and The Hague, with his new performance to mini theater Apolonia in Woudrichem. It is a positively cheerful performance for attentive audiences, with which Vaandrager puts on a very nice production. More information and tickets via: www.gewoonploon.nl/voorstellingen
Discover winter waterfowl under the guidance of several forest rangers and birders. Many tens of thousands of water birds such as geese, herons, raptors, gulls and ducks spend their winter season in the Biesbosch, on the Haringvliet and on the Hollandsdiep. These areas are not accidental destinations. The large open stretches of water are less likely to freeze over, are nutrient-rich and the [...]
At the end of the war, the Biesbosch played an extremely important role in the course of the liberation. The Albrecht spy group organized courier lines through the Biesbosch called crossings. During the crossings, important messages or persons were ferried across. Medicines were also brought back with them. The organized crossings work was done by 21 people, [...]
Music Society Arts and Friendship is hosting a Candlelight concert dedicated to lights, atmosphere and romance. Foundation Poetry Land of Altena is our guest this evening. We will discover how music and poetry can bring out the best in each other. Start: the door opens at 19:00. Tickets: book via info@kunstenvriendschap.net or [...]
On this Sunday afternoon we go way back in time with The Amazing Stroopwafels. Started on the street in 1980 in front of Ter Meulen in Rotterdam, The Wafels with frontman Wim Kerkhof have become an integral part of the arsenal of Dutch-language music. Who doesn't know them from Radio Tour de France [...]
On Saturday, Feb. 8, Xinix welcomes two top acts that rock fans won't want to miss: Sister Sunflower and Stackhouse. More information and tickets via: xinix.com
On Sunday, Feb. 9, the accordion festival will be held at the Uivernest in Hank. Various accordionists will provide a varied program from 1 p.m. to approximately 5:30 p.m. Admission is free and there is ample parking behind the Uivernest.
From April through September, the castle is open for visits every Sunday*. In the winter season (October through March) every second Sunday of the month. Join a guide for a tour of about an hour or wander through the castle on your own. Reservations for Sunday visits are not required. Come [...]
At the end of the war, the Biesbosch played an extremely important role in the course of the liberation. The Albrecht spy group organized courier lines through the Biesbosch called crossings. During the crossings, important messages or persons were ferried across. Medicines were also brought back with them. The organized crossings work was done by 21 people, [...]
During spring vacation, Slot Loevestein tells the love story of preacher Arnoldus Geesteranus and his fiancée Susanna van Oostdijk. 400 years ago they faced a dilemma: choose love or freedom? Museum guides bring this story to life. There are also various activities, such as stories about Hugo de Groot, a treasure hunt, musket shooting, and the water game in which [...]
Saturday, February 15, Xinix will take you back to the glorious 00's, and this time it will be muy caliente! None other than Jody Bernal, the man behind the legendary summer hit Que Si, Que No, takes the stage at Xinix for an evening that will take you right back to the days of MSN, Hyves and your favorite [...]
Want to learn more about the history of Fort Altena and the beautiful surrounding area? Then join a guided tour. Pre-registration is not necessary. Cost: € 5,- per person / € 2,- for children up to 12 years old (to be paid in cash with the guide) Start: always starts at 14.00 hrs.
During the winter months, De Hoop regularly fries delicious gurnard in the fish auction in Woudrichem (Kerkstraat 2). If you do not want to miss the boat, please place your order with C. Venderbos. By phone or WhatsApp via 06-41188351 or by e-mail c.venderbos@ziggo.nl. We bake on the following days: - Saturday, January 25 [...]
Saturday, Feb. 22, there will be a concert at the Sleeuwijks Kerkje. Program: J.S. Bach, Jacob TV, C. Reinecke Performers: String Trio -Jan Gispen et al, with commentary by Jacob TV Commencement: 3:30 p.m. Commentary - J.S.Bach, Contrapunto 8 (from the Kunst der Fuge, in an arrangement by C.A.Severijns (c. 1742, BWV 1080)) - Jacob TV, Hexagram [...]
At the end of the war, the Biesbosch played an extremely important role in the course of the liberation. The Albrecht spy group organized courier lines through the Biesbosch called crossings. During the crossings, important messages or persons were ferried across. Medicines were also brought back with them. The organized crossings work was done by 21 people, [...]
Snowdrop Watching in Duyls Bos During the weekend of Saturday, March 1 and Sunday, March 2, Duyls Bos in Almkerk is open for a snowdrop weekend. The sun is shining and the temperature is sometimes in the double digits, so growth and flowering in the Forest and first up there are the thousands of snowdrops. A great destination for [...]
At the end of the war, the Biesbosch played an extremely important role in the course of the liberation. The Albrecht spy group organized courier lines through the Biesbosch called crossings. During the crossings, important messages or persons were ferried across. Medicines were also brought back with them. The organized crossings work was done by 21 people, [...]
Want to learn more about the history of Fort Altena and the beautiful surrounding area? Then join a guided tour. Pre-registration is not necessary. Cost: € 5,- per person / € 2,- for children up to 12 years old (to be paid in cash with the guide) Start: always starts at 14.00 hrs.