Created by the dynamics of the Wadden, shaped by people. The North Holland landscape along the Wadden coast is relatively unknown. It is a transit landscape. Undeservedly so. Because if you take the time to stop and look around you'll be amazed at what you see. The characteristic Haubarg, for example. If they’re located together in a little ‘swarm’ then you know the landscape has been inhabited for a long time. If they’re in a row then you’re in man-made territory as they were mainly built along the dike in the polders.
To R.W. van de Wint life was art and art was life. As a painter, sculptor, builder, sketcher and gardener he transformed old inner dunes into a world of its own: De Nollen.
When you see square farms with pyramid-shaped roofs, you know you’re in North Holland. But did you know that these Haubargs have a great deal more to reveal about the landscape?
Enjoy the fantastic vistas from the Waddenbelevingspunt (outlook point) in Den Oever. Panorama of the Wadden Sea and former island Wieringen.
This little church built out of tuff in the 12th century still provides inspiration and meaning. A beacon in the landscape.
The garden is at its most beautiful when in bloom, from the second half of March until the first half of May but you can visit it for free all year long.
