In the municipality of Hollands Kroon there are two dike warehouses on the Noorderdijk on the edge of the IJsselmeer. They are unique objects in a landscape that has been shaped by active water management. The dikes along the IJsselmeer tell the story of the polder and the protection against the water. The dike warehouses played an important role in this. Sandbags and other tools were stored in case (emergency) work had to be carried out on the dike. Nowadays, the dike warehouses no longer have a function. In 2020, the Hoogheemraadschap Hollands Noorderkwartier started looking for a suitable repurposing of the dike warehouses. The plan of ‘Culture Matters’ was chosen by the jury as the winning plan. Culture Matters will take care of a total of 3 dike warehouses on the IJsselmeer coast of North Holland and will restore two warehouses and transform them into sustainable, self-sufficient guesthouses and one (water) education house.
Dijkmagazijn
Nearby locations
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Pumping station Leemans Stontelersluis
From 1930, the Leemans pumping station has ensured that the residents of the Wieringermeer keep their feet dry by pumping water from the polder. Until 1997 this was in the IJsselmeer. Because the water in the Wieringermeer is bad for nature and drinking water extraction due to so-called "saline seepage" (seawater that flows into the polder underground), it has been pumped directly into the Wadden Sea since 1997.
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Catharina Hoeve
Minicampsite on an arable farm lokated in de Wieringermeerpolder, close to two forests Robbenoordbos and Dijkgatbos. The Catharina Hoeve lies at 2km. distance from the IJsselmeer en 3km. from the old fishing village Den Oever on the former island Wieringen. You will find the main village of the Wieringermeerpolder, Wieringerwerf, also close at hand. The campsiteplaces are divided by green, trees, hegges and bushes. The sanitary is clean and simple, the way it is expected on a small farm. Lovely place to be for lovers of natuur and water who would like to discover the area on foot or by bike.
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Gemaal Lely
Gemaal Lely is gebouwd in 1928-1929 en werd gebruikt bij de drooglegging van de Wieringermeer. Het gemaal is nog steeds in gebruik.
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Ruiterroute Dijkgatbos
In the mood for a relaxing ride through the greenery? This 3.7-kilometer loop bridle path near the Dijkgatbos takes you through a peaceful, natural environment in the northernmost part of North Holland.
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Primera Wieringerwerf
Primera in Wieringerwerf.
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Het Domeinkantoor
Het voormalige domeinkantoor is gebouwd in 1942 voor het waterschap.
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De Dikke Bries
You will find our cozy restaurant at the Marina Den Oever marina near the beautiful Robbenoord forest. You get the atmospheric view of the IJsselmeer completely free of charge. De Dikke Bries is the ideal location for all your parties and parties, but you can also contact our friendly hosts for a quick cup of coffee. Do you have nothing to celebrate yourself, but still feel like a party? Then keep an eye on the agenda of Restaurant De Dikke Bries and visit one of our acclaimed social events.
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Een wierig rondje
Junction route through Hollands Kroon.
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Winkelcentrum Wieringerwerf
The shopping center of Wieringerwerf has different types of shops and you can park for free here. Clothing, flowers, gifts, groceries: you will find it all there.