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Bergen Sheepfold

Bergen Sheepfold

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Bergen Sheepfold

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Location: Bergen, Limburg, Netherlands

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July 18, 2024

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The Bergen sheepfold was built in 2002 according to an authentic model. Before that time, sheep already roamed the heath, but they slept in a mobile enclosure on the farmland. The sheep now have a permanent place in the landscape to ensure the preservation of the heathland. After all, heathland is a natural landscape that must be maintained, preferably by sheep.

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April 14, 2026

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To keep the heathlands free from plants such as purple moor grass and brambles, sheep, goats, and cattle are used.

From this sheepfold, near the Wellsche hut forest area in …

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April 14, 2026

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Every year, the Lammertjesdagen (Lamb Days) are organized in the sheepfold. Visitors can then view the newborn lambs. You will find the days full of info about the sheepfold at the bottom of this page: bergen.nl/schaapskooi

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