De Aardbei serves as an access point at Kleine Poel, a nature area near Amsterdam where marshes and birch forests preserve a glimpse of the region's ancient peatland landscape.

Though the original marshy terrain was once barely passable, a network of bridges and paths now makes the area accessible for walking.

The landscape has been shaped over centuries — medieval woodland clearance gave way to peat excavation, and storm-driven bank erosion formed the shallow pools visible today.

Traditional land management practices, including reed cutting and hay harvesting from the grasslands, continue to this day. Due to the fragile nature of the environment, dogs are not permitted in the area.