Ambition map NLDelta
Ambition map NLDelta

National Park NLDelta

The nature, culture and recreational ambitions of NLDelta

The National Park NL Delta originates form the dynamics between water and land. A dynamic delta area that stretches from the castle of Loevestein to beyond the Haringvlietdam. Connected by water and an unique ecosystem, where people and nature have been going hand in hand for centuries. NLDelta is an area that focusses on the development of nature, economy and quality of life in Biesbosch, Haringvliet, the Hollands Diep and the Volkerak.

The landscape of the NLDelta National Park is shaped by the water. It is a dynamic area of transitions and boundaries. Low tide and flood, land and water, nature and culture, past and present, dry and wet, sweet and salty: it is all possible to experience within a short distance from each other. This diversity of landscapes and the associated nature and cultural icons will be accentuated in the coming years.

NLDelta is more than just nature. The ambition is to combine the different themes (recreation, cultural history, economy, water management, etc.) as much as possible. The ambitions of the national park can be divided into three themes; ambitions for nature development, the liveability and accessibility of the National Park, shown in the following maps.

Nature ambitions
Nature ambitions

Nature ambitions

NLDelta consists of robust, large-scale and interconnected nature areas, where the conditions are optimal for the diverse, rich nature that belongs to our delta.
Ambitions of the NLDelta regarding experiences
Ambitions of the NLDelta regarding experiences

Ambitions of the NLDelta regarding experiences

The NL Delta icons reflect the identity and diversity of our delta. Six chapters can be distinguished within the national park based on different themes and spatial characteristics. Each forms an important part of the common story about the dynamics between land and water.
Accessibility ambitions NLDelta
Accessibility ambitions NLDelta

Accessibility ambitions NLDelta

NLDelta is easily accessible from the Randstad and from Brabant and Belgium. Good connections by land and water and special overnight places ensure that you can experience the tranquility, space and dynamics of the area at your own pace.

By clustering icons we can tell the story of NLDelta and make a visit for mulitple days attractive.

The freshwater tidal area, the Biesbosch
The freshwater tidal area, the Biesbosch
The polders, Kinderdijk
The polders, Kinderdijk
The world harbour, the Port of Rotterdam
The world harbour, the Port of Rotterdam
New delta nature, the Haringvliet
New delta nature, the Haringvliet
Gate to the delta, Munnikenland
Gate to the delta, Munnikenland
Defending with water, the Zuiderwaterlinie
Defending with water, the Zuiderwaterlinie
year
2020

team
ir. Marco Vermeulen, ir. Bram Willemse

status
completed

client
Provincie Zuid-Holland, Provincie Noord-Brabant

website
www.nldelta.nl


next project:
DeltaGrid 2050, South Holland
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