Construction of Bant began in 1951. Bant is the smallest village in the Noordoostpolder. The village's name is derived from Bantega, a village in Friesland, and means 'region'. In Bant, the agricultural destination of the Noordoostpolder is well reflected in the street names, many of which refer to arable farming, such as Noordakker, Zuidakker, Korte Omgang, Lange Omgang and Noordwend.
Another distinctly agricultural touch: Bant has the longest tradition of legal barn parties in the Noordoostpolder. The annual 'Barn Party Bant' is organised by youth association Jongeren19nu, which was founded in 1971, and attracts partygoers from all over Noordoostpolder.
In the centre of Bant is the Bantsiliek, the former Catholic church that now serves as a multifunctional centre. The building is listed and is a landmark on the roundabout in the centre of Bant.
Just outside Bant, in the Kuinderbos, you can airsoften or paintball on an area of almost 10 hectares: having fun shooting at each other and seeing who is the best marksman. Without getting hurt, of course.
Throughout the year, you can take a nice walk across the Schoterveld past various sand sculptures. The theme of the sand sculptures is different every year, but the route remains the same year after year.
In the car park near Camperplaats De Stronk and Restaurant FENN's, there is a shared bike hub. You can reserve the e-bikes in this hub, unlock them and pay for the time used afterwards via the app of Deelfiets Nederland. This allows you to take a nice bike ride through the area, even if you don't have your own bike (with you).
Bant's mountain bike route is 1.9 kilometres long, has several bypasses with technical challenges and is challenging with all its curves. In terms of length, it is very suitable for children. The blue route is most easy, the red is more exciting.
Restaurant FENN's, located in the Schoterveld nature reserve near the Kuinderbos, is perfect for nature lovers, holidaymakers and local residents looking for a place to relax, enjoy and experience the outdoors.
Eigen Wijze is the ideal location for your family weekend, group holiday or friends' weekend. You can rent modern holiday homes or luxury glamping tents or, for a large group, a complete former farmhouse.
A cosy campsite, with an adjoining professionally built mountain bike park for enthusiasts. That is Camping Fiederels. The small-scale campsite has 25 pitches and enthusiastic owners.
Nature campsite Veenkuil is located in the Kuinderbos, near Bant. You can camp here floating on a special camping raft. Or would you rather go up the tree? Then pitch your tent on the treetop platform at a height of 6 metres. Either way, you are right in the middle of nature here.
Near the Kuinderbos and idyllically located at the Schoterplas, you will find camper site De Stronk. This offers ten spots, with paved surface and electricity connection, for camper vans or caravans. Don't feel like cooking for yourself? Then visit the adjacent restaurant FENN's.
