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
Nearby locations
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Het huis van niets
A unique wedding and party location for camping Het Bos Roept!
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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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De Samenstroom
Op initiatief van ir. Lely viel in 1930 de Wieringermeerpolder droog. De kerk is in 1938 ontworpen door E.J. Rothuizen en gebouwd door L. Schotte. In 1945 heeft de kerk onder water gestaan omdat de Duitse bezetter de dijk had opgeblazen. De schade was enorm. Na de bevrijding viel de polder eind 1945 voor de tweede keer droog. In 1947 is de kerk herbouwd. In 2002 zijn de Gereformeerde- en Hervormde kerk samen gegaan. Vandaar de naam ‘De Samenstroom’.
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Gat in de dijk
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Primera Wieringerwerf
Primera in Wieringerwerf.
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Bij de Buren
Café and restaurant also known as 'the living room of Wieringerwerf'.
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Montana
Pizzeria, grillroom and steakhouse in Wieringerwerf.
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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.