Holiday apartment in Nieuwendijk: Waterlinie, hiking trails and Biesbosch

Nieuwendijk combines fort history, water management and paths through an open landscape. Fort Bakkerskil, the Papsluis and the Liniepad provide specific destinations for your stay; you can explore the rural surroundings of Nieuwendijk and the Biesbosch on foot or by bicycle. Xinix Club Nights add a music-focused evening. This allows you to choose a holiday apartment in Nieuwendijk based on the experiences you want to shape your stay.

Hiking along the Hollandse Waterlinies

The Liniepad starts at the Papsluis in Nieuwendijk and ends in the fortified town of Woudrichem. The hiking trail is 9.9 kilometres long and follows the southernmost forts of the Hollandse Waterlinies. The start, destination and length provide a clear framework for the day’s hike.

Fort history and water management

Fort Bakkerskil was built in 1879 as part of the Nieuwe Hollandse Waterlinie. It is a historic fort on the Kildijk north of Nieuwendijk and southeast of Werkendam. The Papsluis dates from 1815; as an inlet sluice, it could flood the land in the event of a threat. Here, fortification and water management come together in two different historic structures.

The Nieuwendijk war memorial commemorates the civilian victims who lost their lives during the years of occupation. It consists of a bronze sculpture with two grieving figures, one seated and one standing, on a natural stone plinth.

Landscape routes with practical information

Rondje Fort Bakkerskil follows the Oostwaardpad from Fort Bakkerskil past fields and along the Bakkerskil stream. From Fort Bakkerskil, you can hike and cycle through the rural surroundings of Nieuwendijk and the Biesbosch. Dogs are not allowed on the Rondje Fort Bakkerskil loop; after heavy rain, the unpaved paths can become muddy. If you are travelling with a dog or going out in heavy rain, these points should be included in your day’s planning.

The Rondje Nieuwendijk/Uppel route offers views of polders bordering De Biesbosch National Park. This gives you a choice between the route past fields and along the Bakkerskil stream and the polder views offered by the second route.

Xinix and music in the evening

Xinix is located in Nieuwendijk on the A27 between Utrecht and Breda, at the Nieuwendijk exit. The Nieuwendijk, Rijksweg A27 bus stop is practically right in front of the entrance to Xinix. At Xinix Club Nights, people dance to genres such as house, techno and disco, as well as at 1990s, Foute and 1970s/1980s parties. This means you can plan your stay not only around hiking and cultural themes, but also around a specific evening programme.

Holiday apartment in Nieuwendijk to suit your daily rhythm

These options create different daily rhythms when choosing a holiday apartment in Nieuwendijk. The Liniepad represents a clearly defined day of hiking; Fort Bakkerskil, the Papsluis and the war memorial provide historical focal points. Those who prefer landscapes can include the paths past fields and along the Bakkerskil, the routes through the Biesbosch or those with views of the polders. If movement, history and music have different levels of importance in your family, this selection provides a clear basis for deciding on the location of your holiday apartment.

Discover more places

If you would like to extend your travel plans beyond Nieuwendijk, you can also find Sleeuwijk, Dussen, Werkendam and Hank here.

To the higher-level travel overview: Werkendam.