Excursion in the duck decoy
The duck decoy on the 'Kooiplaats' east of Buren is fully accesible for the public again. In a peaceful and mysterious atmosphere you will be showed around by a guide.
In 1705, Amalia van Anhalt Dessau, prinsess of Orange, assigned to set up this duck decoy, a year after she bought Ameland. The profit was meant for her son Johan Willem Friso. Via a tour along the different capture pipes the guide tells you about this special catching method. Of course, a bit of Ameland history, will be brought up.
In the cage, different kinds of ducks are still present nowadays. In a tour of about an hour you will be fully informed about this old-Dutch craft.
Check the activity programme to see if there is a excursion planned during your stay or drop by VVV Ameland.
Tickets are on sale at VVV Ameland. You can reserve tickets online using the blue buttons. It is not possible to reserve tickets by telephone.