Winter solstice on the Aekingerzand

Name: Winter solstice on the Aekingerzand
Start: 2026-12-21T13:30:00Z
End: 2026-12-21T15:30:00Z
Location: Aekingerzand, Drents-Friese Wold

HikingPaid · €9.505.5 km

Photo: Baykedevries, CC BY-SA 3.0 nl, source. It shows the place, not this event.

Mon, 21 December 2026

14:30 to 16:30

Aekingerzand, Drents-Friese Wold

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Organiser: Staatsbosbeheer

Type: Hiking

Distance: 5.5 km

Description

On the shortest day of the year, Staatsbosbeheer walks 5 to 6 km across the Aekingerzand, a wide drift sand plain with scattered pines in Drents-Friese Wold National Park. Theme: how plants and animals live in harsh conditions. A candle is included in the price. Age 6 and up, children to 12 pay 6 €. Sandy paths, no toilet at the start, no dogs.

Details from the source. Please check them there before you go. Last checked: 2 November 2026