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Bicycle Boat, stop Breukelen
Bicycle Boat, stop Breukelen
Herenstraat 41
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Recreatiepark De Lucht
Recreatiepark De Lucht
Barneveldsestraat 49
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Delicacies from Zeist
Delicacies from Zeist
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Huis Doorn
Huis Doorn
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Fort Everdingen
Fort Everdingen
Anyone who delves into the history of the Vijfheerenlanden will soon discover that the now very quiet and peaceful area has a history filled with clashing weapons. Destroyed towns and castles, plundering and domestic (and foreign) wars: every town and village has its own story to tell. Everdingen was put on the Dutch military map in the 19th Century as part of the New Dutch Water Line.
The New Dutch Water Line ran from the former Zuiderzee near Muiden to the Biesbosch near Werkendam and consisted of a variety of defences and inundation fields (areas that could be placed underwater). Fort Everdingen was built between 1842 and 1847 and, together with Fort Honswijk, formed the Lek access on the other side of the Lek. The surrounding land could be flooded using inundation locks. The fort itself was walled and well defended by a variety of casemates. The new Dutch Water Line was prepared 3 times. At the end of World War II, German forces used the line as a defence against the advancing Allies. Fort Everdingen lost its defensive function after the war. The military Explosive Ordinance Disposal service used the fort until 2014. It’s now home to the German & Lauret brewery, which uses the special water filtering system in their brewery. It’s also an over-wintering place for many bats.
Further reading: Batestein Castle, Hagestein Castle, Vianen Castle, Brederode statue, Everdingen village centre, Vianen water tower.
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Grebbe Line Visitor's Centre
Grebbe Line Visitor's Centre
Buursteeg 2
3927EJ Renswoude -
Eethuys-Café De Generaal - Baarn
Eethuys-Café De Generaal - Baarn
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Geerestein estate
Geerestein estate
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Zoo Amersfoort
Zoo Amersfoort
3819 AC Amersfoort -
TOP citypark Oudegein
TOP citypark Oudegein
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Pannenkoekenhuis Bergzicht
Pannenkoekenhuis Bergzicht
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Allurepark De Zeven Linden
Allurepark De Zeven Linden
3744 BC Baarn -
Pyramid of Austerlitz
Pyramid of Austerlitz
3931 MG Woudenberg -
Molen Rijn en Lek
Molen Rijn en Lek
Dijkstraat 23
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Fort Everdingen aan de Lek
Fort Everdingen aan de Lek
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Restaurant-Chalet Klein Zwitserland
Restaurant-Chalet Klein Zwitserland
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Fort 't Hemeltje
Fort 't Hemeltje
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Culture Factory
Culture Factory
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Zeisterbos
Zeisterbos
3708 BR Zeist -
Muiden
Muiden
The best way to experience the convivial fortified city of Muiden is to take a stroll by the harbour with its many traditional sailing boats or to settle down at an outdoor café with a view of the Groote Zeesluis. Alternatively, you can explore the fort island of Pampus or visit the centuries-old Amsterdam Castle Muiderslot. Along with Naarden and Weesp, the fortified city of Muiden played an important role. Muiden closed off the Zeedijk dyke and protected the sea and inundation locks of the Vecht. Fort C, also popularly known as ‘the Muizenfort’, has a small museum about the New Dutch Waterline and the Defence Line of Amsterdam.
Herengracht
1398 AA Muiden -
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Mouse Towers | Leerdam
Mouse Towers | Leerdam
4141 BE Leerdam -
Blokhoven inundation area
Blokhoven inundation area
The Blokhoven polder flood plain is situated behind the Achterdijk in Schalkwijk. During heavy rainfall, it can collect up to 23,000 m3 of water to prevent Schalkwijk from being flooded. This volume is equivalent to around 10 Olympic swimming pools. The area is at the heart of the New Dutch Waterline. In the summer, the plain is flooded twice a month to illustrate the inundation principle for visitors. If heavy or prolonged rainfall is forecast, the water board may decide to forego the inundation, as the plain will be needed to collect excess water.
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Tourist Information Point Leerdam
Tourist Information Point Leerdam
Leerdam, who has not heard about this beautiful city? Since 1765 the Glasscapital of the Netherlands and the whole world eats our Leerdammer Cheese. If you're looking for culture, good food, sailing, shopping, walking or cycling? The city center of Leerdam has it all!
Are you looking for information about Leerdam, tips and ideas, bicycle or walking routes? Come visit us in the Tourist Information Office in Leerdam. We are happy to help you find your way around Leerdam.
4141 AV Leerdam -
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The Great Church of Wijk bij Duurstede
The Great Church of Wijk bij Duurstede
3961 BC Wijk bij Duurstede
