Holiday apartment in Wormer: nature, birds and history

Wormer combines an exceptional landscape with a tangible local history. The Wormer- en Jisperveld is the largest contiguous peat meadow landscape in Western Europe. The Beschuitstoren, rebuilt in 2018, is also a striking reminder of local tradition: the tower recalls the rusk bakeries of the time and now houses the archives of the Historisch Genootschap Wormer. This combination of natural surroundings and history gives you useful points of reference when choosing a holiday apartment in Wormer based on your personal holiday interests.

Observing nature and exploring on foot

Almost all species of meadow birds found in the Netherlands breed in the Wormer- en Jisperveld. Those who enjoy observing nature and taking time to appreciate landscapes will find a particularly characteristic natural setting here. A walking route through the Schaalsmeerpolder leads through an area rich in birdlife in the Wormer- en Jisperveld. When planning your days, you can therefore choose between intensive nature observation and further cultural discoveries in Wormer without having to separate the two interests.

Circular walk, ferry and visitor centre

Veenweidepark de Trickel has the 800-metre circular walk Rondje Trickel, with a small ferry and a birdwatching hut. The clearly defined length makes this circular walk an obvious option for a stroll that combines landscape and observation. The De Poelboerderij visitor centre and the excursion boat are accessible to wheelchair users; a paved path leads from the visitor centre to the excursion boat. Boat trips and other activities were also offered at Bezoekerscentrum De Poelboerderij.

Wormer between rusk-making tradition and church windows

The Beschuitstoren tells more than just the story of the rusk bakeries of the time. It warned the rusk bakers in Wormer when they were allowed to put out or relight their ovens. The Maria Magdalenakerk provides a different historical accent; it was built in 1869 in the neo-Romanesque style. Ten sections of the church feature stained-glass windows with biblical scenes. Behind the Maria Magdalenakerk lies the old churchyard with a children’s monument. A walk here therefore brings together different forms of local remembrance in an immediate way.

Choose a holiday apartment based on your interests

When choosing a holiday apartment in Wormer, you can base your decision on the mix of activities you want during your holiday: the bird-rich walking route through the Schaalsmeerpolder, the Rondje Trickel circular walk with its ferry and birdwatching hut, or the historic sites around the Beschuitstoren and Maria Magdalenakerk. De Koker is also one of Wormer’s distinctive attractions: the mill is the only surviving flour and hulling mill in Wormer, which once produced the flour for the famous Wormer ship’s rusks. Wheat is still milled into flour at De Koker mill. Depending on whether you want to focus on nature observation, walks or local history, these specific destinations can help guide your accommodation choice.

Discover more places in the surrounding area

For further orientation, you can also include Oostknollendam, Jisp and Wijdewormer in your choice of destinations.

To the main travel overview: Wormerland.