In 1930 the Leemans pumping station and the Lely pumping station near Medemblik started to drain the 20,000 hectare Wieringermeer. It took them six months to do that. The Wieringermeer is located 6.60 meters below sea level and is one of the deepest reclaimed land in the Netherlands. This large difference in depth is clearly visible in the Stontelersluis next to the Leemans pumping station.
Pumping station Leemans Stontelersluis
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Verzameling van de familie Roza
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Primera Wieringerwerf
Primera in Wieringerwerf.
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Marina Den Oever
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Historische Gesellschaft Wieringermeer
The Historical Society Wieringermeer includes promoting the knowledge of and interest in the history of Wieringermeer. You can visit the exhibition and our hostesses/ men, are happy to explain you about our rich history.
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Farmshop Wieringerwerf
Come to the farm shop in Wieringerwerf. A cozy and cozy shop where various (regional) products are sold. These include different types of Beemster cheese fresh from the knife, meadow meat and milk from our own cows, handmade chocolate, fudge, jams, ice cream and dairy, garlic, scallop juices, potatoes, onions and, for example, birthday and business gifts and much more. . There is also the opportunity to get a fresh coffee or tea with a delicious slice of apple pie! See you at our shop at the Oosterkwelweg
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Henk van Rooden bicycles
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La Hormiga
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Gat in de dijk
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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.