Place to visit
Eiland in de Giessen, Netherlands: what it is and when to go
Eiland in de Giessen is a nature area in Giessenburg, the Netherlands (Leerdam). Interests: Nature and Wildlife. The best time to visit is April to September. In June there are 16 h 26 of daylight, and in December, 7 h 33. Here is what it is, where it lies, when to come, how to get there and what else is nearby to turn it into a trip.
In a nutshell
- What it is
- Nature area in Giessenburg, the Netherlands · Nature, Wildlife
- Where
- Netherlands
- Best time
- April to September.
- Nearest airport
- RTM Rotterdam, 33 km as the crow flies
- Website
- staatsbosbeheer.nl
- Run by
- Staatsbosbeheer
- Coordinates
- 51.865, 4.90002
What it is and where
Eiland in de Giessen is a nature area in Giessenburg, the Netherlands (Leerdam).
It is in Leerdam, where this site lists 74 more places to see, 14 km from the centre.
Its coordinates are 51.865, 4.90002; the nearest main airport is Rotterdam The Hague Airport (RTM, Rotterdam), 33 km as the crow flies. How to get around Netherlands (train, car, bus) is covered in its country guide.
Where it is (opens in a new tab)Directions (opens in a new tab)
- Run by
- Staatsbosbeheer
It is one of the Nature and Wildlife places in Netherlands. In Kokai it is already on your trip map next to the places you save yourself, and it goes into a day's plan with one tap.
When to go
The best time to visit Eiland in de Giessen is April to September.
- JanPossible8:02
- FebPossible9:40
- MarPossible11:31
- AprBest time13:38
- MayBest time15:25
- JunBest time16:26
- JulBest time16:01
- AugBest time14:26
- SepBest time12:23
- OctPossible10:21
- NovPossible8:30
- DecPossible7:33
Best timePossibleBetter notHours of daylight
In June there are 16 h 26 of daylight, and in December, 7 h 33. Daylight hours are calculated from the site's latitude for the 15th of each month; when planning a full day on foot they matter as much as the weather.
| What you come for | Best time | Possible |
|---|---|---|
| Nature | April to September | October to March |
| Wildlife | April to September | October to March |
It is not the same trip whatever you come for: Eiland in de Giessen has a different season depending on what you want to do here, and Kokai puts it in the right month for you.
When to go to Netherlands in general, with its festivals and peak seasons, is in its country guide.
Before you go to Netherlands
To enter Netherlands there are 6 things to sort out before you leave, starting with “Valid Spanish ID card (DNI) or passport”: they are all, with their deadlines, in the Netherlands checklist. Currency: Euro (EUR); plugs: Type C and F · 230 V · 50 Hz (the same as in Spain); emergencies: 112 · 0900-8844 police (non-emergency).
In Kokai you tick off the checklist inside your trip, and each item reminds you when it is time to do it.
What is nearby
- De AvelingenNature area near Gorinchem, the Netherlands3.9 km
- WestmolenWindmill in Gorinchem, Netherlands3.9 km
- OostmolenWindmill in Gorinchem, Netherlands4.1 km
- Natuurcentrum GorinchemWith kids · Wildlife4.7 km
- MerwedebrugBridge4.9 km
Distances are as the crow flies. Everything else is in the Netherlands guide.
More in Netherlands: Nature
- Keukenhof: flower garden in Lisse, Netherlands
- Vaalserberg: mountain at the border of Belgium, Germany, and the Netherlands
- Dollart: bay in the Wadden Sea between Netherlands and Germany
- Wouda pumping station: steam-powered pumping station and museum in Lemmer, the Netherlands
- De Hoge Veluwe National Park: national park in the Netherlands
- Lower Saxon Wadden Sea National Park: German national park in Lower Saxony
Every Netherlands place under Nature, each with its season, is on its page.
Frequently asked questions
What is Eiland in de Giessen?
It is a nature area in Giessenburg, the Netherlands.
When is the best time to visit Eiland in de Giessen?
April to September. In June there are 16 h 26 of daylight, and in December, 7 h 33.
How do you get to Eiland in de Giessen?
The nearest main airport is Rotterdam The Hague Airport (RTM), 33 km as the crow flies. From there, directions opens the route on the map, and how to get around Netherlands is explained in its country guide.
How do I add it to my trip?
With one tap. In Kokai it is already on the Netherlands map, next to the places you save yourself: add it to a day's plan, give it a time and, if you like, get a reminder when you pass nearby.
What else is around here?
Nearby you have De Avelingen, Westmolen, Oostmolen. The rest is in the Netherlands guide.
Keep reading
- Leerdam74 places to see in and around Leerdam, Netherlands: Hofje van Mevrouw van Aerden, Merckenburg Castle, Culemborg railway bridge. Best time: April to September.
- Nature1498 places for nature in Netherlands, from Keukenhof to spots hardly anyone knows. Best time: April to September. Each with its own season by altitude and daylight.
- NetherlandsBefore travelling to Netherlands: 6 things worth sorting out, each with its deadline. Spanish citizens can enter with their ID card (DNI).
- Where to travelPick what you fancy (mountains, beaches, museums…) and the months you have free, and Kokai tells you which countries to go to and what to see there.
Data from OpenStreetMap, licensed under the ODbL, and from Wikidata, CC0. Daylight hours are calculated from the latitude. More in credits.