Molen de Hoop was built in the second half of the 17th century – presumably around 1654 – as a flour mill. There are indications on old maps that a mill has stood on the same site since 1541. It is possible that the mill is older than 1654, but it is more likely that the De Hoop mill had a predecessor on the same spot. Parts of a post mill have been found near the mill. The mill fell out of use in the 1920-30s as machine-driven mills had taken over. In 1941 a wooden vane broke, after which the mayor ordered the removal of the other vanes as well. The mill has since fallen into disrepair. In 1952 the mill was bought by the Oud-Wieringen Foundation, after which a restoration of the wicker cross followed; in 1960 the mill was again fitted with blades and a second-hand steel windshaft from 1865, originating from the demolished Grunnewick mill in Polender. In 1977 the mill was fitted with a new sail cross with steel rods. The Wieringer Molens association acquired the mill in 1991, followed by a major restoration by volunteers in 1993-1997. The entire hood was replaced and the fuselage was refurbished. Both grinding chairs were rebuilt between 1997 and 2001. The mill has been running regularly since 2001. It took until 2015 before the mill was made milling and again produced flour for human consumption. Sources: Association De Wieringer Mills: www.dewieringermolens.nl The Dutch Mill: www.molens.nl Monuments Register Cultural Heritage Agency: www.monumentenregister.cultureelerfgoed.nl
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Foundation Water Recreation Wieringen
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- Den Oever
A 2 to 2½ hour trip that starts at the Oostkade. We sail through the harbors of Den Oever and past the sluices in the Afsluitdijk. Then we sail along the "Losse Dam" where the spoonbills and cormorants breed and along drier sandbanks where seals rest.
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discover ‘hidden’ Waddeneiland Wieringen
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- Den Oever
Walking route of Landscape North Holland. Wieringen is a "hidden" Wadden Island full of traces of the last ice age. Due to the closure of the Amsteldiep in 1924, the construction of the Afsluitdijk and the Wieringermeerpolder, Wieringen became part of the Noordkop. But it is still full of hidden stories, old villages, height differences, hollow roads, extensive meadows. Incidentally, the dog is allowed on a lead.
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Smultaria Den Oever
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- Den Oever
At Smultaria in Den Oever you are at the right place for fries, frikandel or croquette for example. The snack bar is versatile and you can go here for the tasty appetite.
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Magazijnen – Gesterweg 22
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- Den Oever
The four storage sheds on Gesterweg were built in 1937 as a warehouse for Stelling Den Oever and were used as a mobilization complex during the Cold War.
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Sport fishing Boskma
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- Den Oever
A great idea to go fishing with family or friends. Sport fishing company Boskma arranges an all-in package.
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Campersite harbour Den Oever
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- Den Oever
At Oostkade in the harbor of Den Oever you will find a campersite. Toilet building after payment to the harbor master to use code of the door.
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Peilschaalhuisje Den Oever
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- Den Oever
The gauge house in the harbor of Den Oever was used to record the water level. There are two of these houses on Wieringen.
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VVV Informatiecentrum Vikingen op Wieringen
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- Den Oever
The only exhibition about the Vikings in the Netherlands What to see and do? • the spectacular silver treasures of the Vikings, found at Westerklief Wieringen • original jewelry, weapons and utensils of the Vikings • a replica of a Viking Ship Roskilde • a Viking tent with decor • an education room where you can perform a real archaeological research (school classes welcome!) A Viking in the classroom? Call and make a reservation! Also information packets available for lectures.
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Het Vikingschip
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- Den Oever
A social cultural center