Visitor Center De Wissen

The building is located just in front of the existing building De Wissen, right by the dike. It is a true eye-catcher that can be seen from afar on the cycling route network and attracts people to this exceptional area. From this main entrance, you can get acquainted with the nearby nature reserve Negenoord-Kerkeweerd, the tourist offerings in the city, and in the wider area of the cross-border RiverPark Maasvallei (from Kessenich to Maastricht).

Expo Maasvallei: theme fauna & flora

The expo can be visited for free during the opening hours of the Visitor Center.

On the first floor of the Visitor Center, a unique expo takes you through the story of the Maas, the wild river that connects eleven municipalities in Belgian and Dutch Limburg. No boring museum visit here but an active and educational experience where the relationship with the present nature reserve and the broader landscape is central. The aim is to give visitors a first impression and encourage them to explore the rest of the area.

The expo consists of:

A viewing cabinet: with objects from the Negenoord-Kerkeweerd nature reserve.

Expert videos: listen to the stories from various experts in the fields of water quality, river widening, nature and landscape, large grazers…

Drone flight over the Maas: view the entire RiverPark Maasvallei from the air! Breathtaking images if you ask us…

Various viewing and feeding boxes to get up close and personal with nature

Observation Platform

On the top floor, you can enjoy an observation platform with a panoramic view of
the Negenoord-Kerkeweerd nature reserve.

From this special viewpoint, you can enjoy breathtaking panoramas of the cross-border RiverPark Maasvallei/nature reserve Negenoord-Kerkeweerd. This unique nature reserve spans the border of the Netherlands and Belgium and offers a beautiful panorama of river landscapes, wide vistas, and rich biodiversity. With the webcam, you can experience in real-time and discover how the landscape changes through the seasons from different locations. From blooming flora in spring to the serene calm of winter, each moment offers a new, fascinating view of the Maasvallei. The magnificent images of the RiverPark Maasvallei are not only available here but are also live broadcasted on national television! Follow the live footage via VRT and Canvas (BE and NL) and ARD (DE), where the nature reserve can be seen in all its glory and variety. Whether you are sitting at home in front of the TV or watching through our webcam platform, this location offers a unique view that you shouldn’t miss.

Click here for the live webcam images from Visitor Center De Wissen

Source: Visitor Center De Wissen

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