# Summer nature excursions in the Netherlands

> Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/summer-nature-excursions-in-the-netherlands
> Updated: 2026-08-13T12:10:01.000Z. Sources: 7. Developments: 3.

During the summer of 2026, various nature and heritage excursions are being organized throughout the Netherlands.

Initial activities included a summer evening walk at the Aekingerzand sand area to learn about wildlife and reforestation, alongside guided forest tours for children at Castle Hernen. 

Subsequent programming expanded to include birdwatching excursions in the Medemblik and Wieringen regions to observe migration patterns, as well as educational evening cycling tours hosted by IVN De Ronde Venen & Uithoorn.

In August, birdwatching excursions in the Medemblik and Wieringen regions, including visits to Waterberging Twisk and the Medemblik foreshore, allow for the observation of species such as avocets, kingfishers, curlews, godwits, and white storks. Guides utilize telescopes to facilitate close-up views and discuss the importance of protected habitats. The IVN De Ronde Venen & Uithoorn summer cycling tours continue to offer free 25-kilometer evening rides featuring educational talks on local landscapes.

Additional seasonal walking routes have been established, such as the ‘Rondje Abtswoudsebos’ in Midden-Delfland, an 8 km path through meadows and historical dikes. Furthermore, Staatsbosbeheer has scheduled a guided summer evening walk at the Aekingerzand for August 20, focusing on sand dunes, blooming heather, and local biodiversity including sand beetles and the stonechat bird.

## Timeline

### 2026-08-13: Nature walks organized in Midden-Delfland and Appelscha

Seasonal nature walks are being organized in the Netherlands, including a temporary route through Abtswoudsebos in Midden-Delfland and a guided evening walk at the Aekingerzand dunes in Appelscha.

2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/nature-walks-organized-in-midden-delfland-and-appelscha

### 2026-08-11: Nature excursions and guided tours organized across the Netherlands

Nature enthusiasts in the Netherlands can participate in August birdwatching excursions near Medemblik and guided summer cycling tours in De Ronde Venen and Uithoorn.

5 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/nature-excursions-and-guided-tours-organized-across-the-netherlands

### 2026-07-26: Staatsbosbeheer hosts summer walk at Aekingerzand; Castle Hernen offers kids forest tours in the Netherlands

Staatsbosbeheer runs a summer evening walk at Aekingerzand on 30 July 2026, while Castle Hernen offers guided nature tours for children on the same date and two August sessions.

3 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/staatsbosbeheer-hosts-summer-walk-at-aekingerzand-castle-hernen-offers-kids-forest-tours-in-the-neth

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Cite as: Summer nature excursions in the Netherlands. CLSTR, https://clstr.news/situations/summer-nature-excursions-in-the-netherlands