On April 17, 2020, it will be 75 years ago that the Noorderdijk near the Dijkgatsbos was destroyed during the Second World War. This created a hole in the dike and the Wieringermeer was flooded. After the Second World War a nature reserve was created here called “De Wielen” with the remains of a foundation of a farm that stood there. Because of this historically important place and we celebrate 75 years of freedom in 2020, we make this area visible to visitors. This in collaboration with Staatsbosbeheer and the Hoogheemraadschap Hollands Noorderkwartier. On the old dike, which had been breached at the time, an access path is made with a lookout point at the end. From this point you have a view of the water with the foundation of a farm that stood on the site of the dike breach.
Uitkijkpunt Gat in de dijk
Nearby locations
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Robbenoordbos/Dijkgatbos (Wieringermeer)
Black alder, soft birch and lots of mushrooms houses the Robbenoordbos. The Dijkgatbos has a special history. Two polder forests to delve into!
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Zwembad de Terp
This swimming pool is an indoor swimming pool in Wieringerwerf. In addition to recreational swimming and regular swimming lessons there are many activities.
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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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Kruitvat Wieringerwerf
Kruidvat in Wieringerwerf.
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Sloepennetwerk Hollands Kroon
Sloop network is the alternative to the well-known water almanac with which you can easily and quickly plan a fascinating sailing route with your sloop.
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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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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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Bakkerij Slijkerman Wieringerwerf.
Bakkerij Slijkerman in Wieringerwerf.
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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.