Children's treasure hunt through Woudrichem

New from Sept. 14:
Interactive children's treasure hunt through historic Woudrichem

Mayor through time machine

New for children visiting Woudrichem: an interactive walking and scavenger hunt through the historic fortified town. Scan the QR codes on the signs and walk through the entire fortified town. Especially for this tour, former mayor Peer Verhagen came with a time travel from 1925 and shows the children his "Woerkum. During the tour he tells all kinds of things about the interesting buildings, defenses and history of the fortified town.

QRfgoed puts heritage in the spotlight

The children's walking tour is part of QRfgoed: cultural heritage in the spotlight thanks to QR codes at attractions and special places. The codes provide access to background information or interactive routes. The children's walking tour is the first delivered project of QRfgoed in the municipality of Altena. VVV Biesboschlinie is responsible for implementing the projects. There will also be QR codes with background information at the mills of Altena, good to visit by bicycle, and at the starting points of boating tours in the Biesbosch. These are expected to go "live" in February and May 2025.

Past and present hand in hand

Councilwoman Anneloes van Hunnik is pleased with the new children's walking tour. "With this new route for children, we make the past and the stories of the past understandable for everyone. This tour is an experience that brings history back to life so we can celebrate our special heritage."

This interactive children's walking tour came about thanks to contributions from Municipality of Altena, Erfgoed Altena and Pact of Loevestein, Hollandse Waterlinies.

Gnome route in Almbos provided with special road signs

Beware of crossing gnomes! This is what small and large hikers on the Kabouterroute in the Almbos have recently been warned about in a playful way. On their own initiative, some employees of the field service of the municipality of Altena made two special warning signs and placed them at the route.

During the festive opening of the Gnome Route by Mayor Lichtenberg and Alderman Schipper in March, the idea for the signs arose among some employees of the field service of the municipality of Altena. Entirely on their own initiative, two signs were designed, made and placed along the route warning of gnomes crossing.

Councilwoman Claudia Schipper on the men's action: "Super initiative by our field service and a nice enrichment for the Gnome Route!"

Hiking and biking routes

In honor of the fifth anniversary of Municipality of Altena, a guidebook of five routes has been released. One of those routes is the Gnome Route in the Almbos. The summer vacations are a great opportunity to explore the routes in the guide. VVV Biesboschlinie has developed the guide and all routes for Gemeente Altena, at https://biesboschlinie.com/en/routes/ you can find many more walking - and cycling routes in the area.

The 'Big5' and 5 new routes for all Altena residents

The municipality of Altena is celebrating its 5th anniversary. To celebrate, every resident will receive a guide with 5 new walking and cycling routes in the mailbox on Thursday, March 21, delivered door-to-door with the Altena News on behalf of the municipality.

Mayor Egbert Lichtenberg: "We are now 5 years on the road with the 'new' municipality of Altena and time has flown by. We have entered into many new collaborations in the past 5 years and so for this booklet. VVV Biesboschlinie has made a beautiful booklet. I wish everyone lots of fun with these routes.

From gnome route to cycling tour
The guide and routes were developed by VVV Biesboschlinie, the tourism agency that promotes the entire municipality of Altena. The routes have different themes, for example a special gnome route for children has been devised in the Almbos. There is also a focus on the war past and regional products are highlighted in the tasty region route. Cyclists have also been thought of with a special route along all the cores of the municipality of Altena with a nice loop through the Biesbosch.

As a bonus, you can also meet the "big five" of Altena. Five striking animals that you may just encounter along the way. A coloring page for children and wheelchair-accessible walks complete the booklet. The booklet came about in cooperation with local organizations.

Councilwoman Claudia Schipper: "There are so many special places in Altena to discover, so I invite all residents to put on walking shoes or get on their bikes and feel free to play tourist in their own region.

The first booklet was handed out this morning at the opening of the Gnome Trail in the Almbos in Giessen.

No/No Sticker?

The booklet with the routes can be picked up at the town hall in Almkerk, at VVV in Woudrichem (Kerkstraat 7) and many tourist points in the area. The routes can also be found on the website of VVV Biesboschlinie: Biesboschlinie.com/lustrum

Winter in the Biesbosch Line

In winter, too, there is plenty to do in the Biesbosch Line. From a light parade or Christmas concert to a candlelight tour or a cruise. There is something for everyone.

Hiking, boating and fresh-fried gurnard

Get into the winter atmosphere during a snertalk in the surroundings of Fort Giessen or the Biesbosch and warm up afterwards with a delicious cup of hot pea soup. Book a guided tour at one of the forts and spot beaver tracks during a winter cruise through the Biesbosch. Get freshly baked gurnard on New Year's Eve, visit December 9 Winter Wonder Woudrichem in this fortified town or come to Andel that evening for a parade of lights with vehicles.

Out and about in the Fortified Town Triangle

Winter is anything but dull with our neighbors in the Fortified Town Triangle, too. On Slot Loevestein there are candle-lit tours (with Glühwein and Oerhollandse stamppot!) In Gorinchem the winter fun is also in full swing: the indoor skating rink opens its doors from December 16. In short, there is again plenty to do.

Heritage and nature

In the north-west of North Brabant, lies the Biesbosch Line. This beautiful area is home to ancient heritage and beautiful nature. The area covers the municipality of Altena with its 21 towns, including Woudrichem, and the southern part of the Biesbosch.

We have collected the most fun activities at https://biesboschlinie.com/en/winter.

Winter in the Biesbosch Line

From December through February, there is plenty of winter rest in the Biesbosch Line. But that doesn't mean there's nothing to do. All sorts of activities are organized. From a winter snertalk or candlelight tour to atmospheric shopping for the holidays, there is something for everyone.

Snert walks and boating tours

Winter Wonder Woudrichem brings everyone into the winter atmosphere on December 10 from 4 to 9 p.m. with wood fires, stalls and an evening of lights. Walk along with a snertwandeling, book a tour on one of the forts, come in the Christmas atmosphere with a Christmas concert or book a cruise through the Biesbosch. Beaver tracks are clearly visible in winter. Maybe a beaver will show itself!

Activities in the Fortified Town Triangle

Winter is also anything but dull at our neighbors in the Fortified Town Triangle. There are guided tours on Slot Loevestein (including glühwein and Oerhollandse stamppot!) Also skating at the Gorcums Winterfestijn is possible again. In short, there is again plenty to do.

Century-old heritage

In the north-west of North Brabant, lies the Biesbosch Line. This beautiful area is home to ancient heritage and beautiful nature. The area covers the municipality of Altena with its 21 towns, including Woudrichem, and the southern part of the Biesbosch.

We have collected the most fun activities at https://biesboschlinie.com/en/winter.

The Biesboschlinie also bustles with numerous activities in winter. There is something for everyone: from winter hiking or candlelight tours to atmospheric shopping for the holidays. All activities are collected in a handy winter guide.

Winter in the Biesboschlinie
From December through February, winter rest reigns in the Biesboschlinie. But that doesn't mean there's nothing to experience. At Winter Wonder Woudrichem, everyone gets in the mood for the holidays. All months there are winter walks for a breath of fresh air, musical performances at Kasteel Dussen and for the old-fashioned winter feeling the washerwoman gives tours of Fort Altena.

Activities in the Fortified Town Triangle
Winter is also anything but dull with our neighbors in the Fortified Town Triangle. Tours by candlelight at Slot Loevestein or ice skating at the Gorcums Winterfestijn: plenty to do for a complete weekend visit to all the fortresses.

Winter Guide
The Biesbosch Line is home to ancient heritage and beautiful nature. The area covers the municipality of Altena with its 21 towns, including Woudrichem, and the southern part of the Biesbosch. There is a lot to enjoy ... also in winter. Therefore, VVV Biesboschlinie collected the activities for this winter in a winter guide. The guide is available from the end of November at tourist locations in the region and digitally via https://biesboschlinie.com/en/winter .