Things to do in Alphen aan den Rijn

If you have ever wondered what it would feel like to be a dolphin and shoot through the water, jump into the sky, and dive back into the waves, then this flyboard adventure is just for you! A unique extreme sports activity, the flyboard is very easy to use. You do not need a lot of training or strength to have fun, which means that virtually anyone can handle it, regardless of how old or fit they are. After a short introduction from the flyboard team, strap on your flyboard and other provided equipment, and shoot into the air for unique views. Dive into the water to discover the endless possibilities of flyboarding.

Spend a day at Avifauna in Alphen aan den Rijn and admire all kinds of birds and other animals in their natural habitat. Discover the most colorful birds during your journey through Avifauna. Admire red pandas, lemurs, maras, and the giant anteater up close. Feed nectar to the lories yourself, attend the spectacular bird demonstrations and educational feeding presentations, or be surprised by the colors and sounds in the Tropenhal. Run straight to the adventure playground or learn more about nature. Every day, Avifauna provides hundreds of visitors with a fun day. More than 230 animal species live in Avifauna. All kinds of beautiful birds live there together with small mammals from their habitat. Avifauna has a special predilection for birds, but more than 220 now live there different bird species and a 15-tal mammals and reptiles in the park. Have you ever really heard the red howler monkey roar? Or see a kiwi hatch from the egg? Did the steller see the white-tailed eagle spread its wings? Thanks to its central location, Vogelpark Avifauna is easily accessible. It is about a half-hour drive from Amsterdam, The Hague, Utrecht, and Rotterdam. There is parking available at the park, for €5,00 per day. It is also easy to visit by public transport.