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.

Nearby locations
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Verhalenroute IJselmeerkust
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- Wieringerwerf
On the Ijsselmeer coast you will find hidden stories that reveal many secrets. We have portrayed twelve beautiful and moving stories for you. Narrated by residents from Hollands Kroon and surroundings. Think of the hole in the dyke that the Germans blew up in 1945, the remains of which can still be seen. But also at the Leemans pumping station, archaeological finds and the construction of the Afsluitdijk.
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La Hormiga
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- Wieringerwerf
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Solar studio-Center Monique
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- Wieringerwerf
Unique combination of a solar studio and beauty salon in the city center of Wieringerwerf.
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Mountainbikeroute Wieringerwerf
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- Wieringerwerf
A route of 19 kilometers through the Dijkgatsbos and the surroundings of Wieringerwerf.
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Pumping station Leemans Stontelersluis
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- Wieringerwerf
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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De Dikke Bries
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- Wieringerwerf
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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Gat in de dijk
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- Wieringerwerf
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Shoeplaza
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- Wieringerwerf
The most surprising shoe store in the region, with new models every week.
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Kabouterpad Dijkgatbos
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- Wieringerwerf
A fun route with colorful gnome posts, especially for children.