recreation While large parts of the Alblasserwaard are owned by farmers, or are populated, some areas are open to the public for recreation. The windmills of Kinderdijk are a major tourist attraction. In the southwest of the Alblasserwaard is the Alblasserbos, an artificial forest area where deer and foxes live, as well as numerous smaller species. Roughly between Streefkerk and Brandwijk is the area Donkse Laagten, which is under the protection of the Dutch governmental branch Staatsbosbeheer. There are three free camping spots in the Alblasserwaard, as part of a project by Staatsbosbeheer to promote legal camping in the wild. These are located respectively in the Alblasserbos, the Donkse Laagten and the Avelingen. The Lammetjeswiel is a recreational area within the village of Alblasserdam. It is a popular swimming area, with governmental checks of the water condition twice a month. References External links Google Map of the Alblasserwaard UNESCO about the windmills at Kinderdijk (World Heritage List) Regions of the Netherlands Regions of South Holland Polders of South Holland