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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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.
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Shoeplaza
The most surprising shoe store in the region, with new models every week.
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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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Slagerij Poelsma
Make eating at home easy with our own prepared artisan meals, BBQ and / or gourmet.
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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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Bij de Buren
Café and restaurant also known as 'the living room of Wieringerwerf'.
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Kringloop Saartje
Thrift store Saartje is a nice and cozy shop with a warm and homely atmosphere, where many people like to come.
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Marina Den Oever
Marina Den Oever BV is a cozy, sheltered harbor located directly on the IJsselmeer, the Wadden Sea and the North Sea. An ideal base for a weekend or a vacation by boat on fresh or salt water.
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Meeting location “Leven van de wind”
Enjoy the hospitality of farm life! See with your own eyes how a modern farmer works. We love to introduce our company ato you. We have a very traditional farm with potatoes, onions, wheat and sugar beets. But we are also an energy supplier. There runs a 0.9 megawatt wind turbine and there are 180 solar panels on the roof of the shed. Want to see for yourself how our products grow? Or are you just curious about all these modern technologies? Come and make a tour over our company.