Op de Horsten is located in the vicinity of Amsterdam, right in the middle of the Fens of Waterland. The premises, which used to be the living quarters of a historic pumping-engine station, are situated in one of the most attractive beauty spots of Waterland, namely the d**e between Monnickendam and Marken, with a fantastic view on the Gouwzee with Marken and Volendam on the distant horizon. On to
p of the d**e there is a walking and cycling route and we have private access to this path. The famous walking route called the Zuiderzeepad follows this path. Also Monnickendam, a historic town lies within walking-distance. Monnickendam offers numerous touristic high-lights, like its historic centre with its well-known bell tower, its fish and eel smoking-houses and its many drinking and eating establishments. The bus to Amsterdam stops almost on our doorstep and you can safely park your car on our private parking-lot which is closed off by an electric entrance gate. In Spring you can really experience the real country- and farming-life with our own new-born lambs and the glorious meadow-lands and lakes all around us. It is also a hot-spot for bird-life, with birds like Black-tailed and Bar-tailed Godwits, Redshanks, Oystercatchers, Marsh Harriers, Grey Herons, Plovers and we even have our own swallow nests in our barn.
