Twiske, This is the “Green Heaven” Beautiful in North Amsterdam

Like the lungs of the city, the existence Twiske North in downtown Amsterdam, which is between Zaandam and Purmerend, a regional “refresher” with big trees forming the wet forests of the lake surrounded by clear-nan lake.

Forests and water, that Twiske. Around it with the bike was very enjoyable, because this land of 650 hectares of which is water and the lake. This certainly gives cyclists an opportunity to tourists to enjoy the many other ways on vacation in this place, such as swimming, fishing, sunbathing on the shores of lake sand or sail around the lake.

A Windmill is located on the shores of the lake, typical building Windmills country has become one of the main attraction because of its location right at a fork in the road for cyclists and joggers. Not far away, a white sandy lake is also used as a panacea cool off fatigue.

In the summer, this is where the people sunbathing. This is not a beach, but people here really enjoy it.

Nature recreation area is almost no visible trash, enjoying stops spots on the lips or the lakeside woods. Did not seem too lifeguard supervise uniformed and sinister-looking, because all signs suggestion, prohibition, or travel information is available.

Here are spur car but “less desirable”, if not cycling, generally tourists choose to walk or ride. In addition, tourists who come by car parking charge. There was no guard parking, because parking here is done automatically through the machine, the result is used to maintain the recreation area.

During the first three hours, visitor parking will cost € 3.50. For daily ticket or parking more than three hours, you will be charged € 6. However, especially for those who want to park an annual subscription is also available and is valid from May 1, 2011 until May 1, 2012 amounting to € 50. Specially in the winter, which is valid from September 1 to 30 April next, parking fees amounting to € 27.50.

Perhaps, in addition to reasons for wanting to be healthier, expensive parking is also a consideration of Amsterdam does not like traveling by car on the way this place.

Many of the rules

The existence Twiske managed by the Recreation Board or the Board of Recreation Twiske, which is a partnership between the province and city of North Amsterdam, Zaandam, Purmerend, and Oostzaan. Start up cost management facilities regulated by the agency is to defend the territory they claim as “National Park Twiske” for the sake of society’s need for recreation and green environment as a buffer city.

Visiting hours, for example. This recreation area accessible only starting at 6:00 until 23:00 at night. Bringing a dog as a “friend as” the area is also not escape the rule. Call for example, a dog, be brought up to the area beaches for surfing. This is indeed a strict regulation that directly issued by the province of North Holland.

Swim so well, you can not be arbitrary. In all these areas, you are allowed except in molenkom swim and boat harbors. In line with beach balls placed the ball beyond the line depth record of 1 meter, while the depth of the line behind the ball is up to 1.50 meters as an area prohibited to swim.

Twiske have a fishing area as one of the favorite places. Only, if you want to fish here, you must have a VisPas or a valid license. Not allowed to fish at night, but you can provoke as much from morning to evening.

Picnic on the grassy plains at the edge of some woods and the sea became a favorite with those who love to do it in this place. Barbeque or grilling activities not prohibited. Only, you must keep a sufficient distance from the plant.

For the record, barbecues are prohibited only when you are in the area of ??sandy beaches or adventure playgrounds for children. You can do this activity on the open ground, and do not ever try to leave the trash.

Perhaps, herein lies the success of its sustainability Twiske can stay awake. No need to guard uniforms with a handlebar mustache to make tourists abide by the rules, but rules are shown clearly on all comers.

Tips go to Twiske

- From Amsterdam Central Station and Station Zaandam, you can take bus 92 towards Oostzaan and stopped at Kolkweg (main entrance) or at Kerkbuurt.

- From Kerkbuurt in Oostzaan You only takes about 20 minutes to reach the Twiske. It could also, you take the bus 93 from Amsterdam Central Station to the bus station in Purmerend and runs along the east side Twiske.