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Museum Hoge Woerd
Museum Hoge Woerd
3454 PB De Meern -
Huis Doorn
Huis Doorn
3941 MT Doorn -
De Kastanjeboom
De Kastanjeboom
3751 LC Bunschoten -
Vechtstreekmuseum Maarssen
Vechtstreekmuseum Maarssen
Diependaalsedijk 19
3601 GH MAARSSEN -
Fort Asperen
Fort Asperen
This magnificent tower fort, built between 1845 and 1847, is surrounded by a moat for extra protection. Fort Asperen last saw active use on 12 April 1940, as part of preparations for the coming war. However, the Germans flew straight past it. Fort Asperen, which is an artwork in and of itself, is open to visitors in the summer months. The domed roof to keep out the rain, for instance, is made entirely of glass slates designed in the Glassworks at the National Glass Museum.
Langendijk 60
4145BR Acquoy -
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Geesberge country estate
Geesberge country estate
3601 NA Maarssen -
The Zouweboezem nature reserve
The Zouweboezem nature reserve
An undiscovered gem, full of beautiful flora and fauna. This storage area was dug in the 14th century to collect the excess water between the polders. Now it is an oasis of peace in which grasslands, reed beds and water alternate. Have your camera ready, because the swamp fields are the home and breeding ground for many bird species. The purple heron, the marsh harrier and the china grouse, you can admire them all.
Boezemweg
Lexmond -
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Allurepark De Zeven Linden
Allurepark De Zeven Linden
3744 BC Baarn -
The Green House
The Green House
3822 NA Amersfoort -
Henschoter lake
Henschoter lake
3931MK Woudenberg -
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.
4121 KK Everdingen -
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Stoomgemaal Teijlingens Kamerik
Stoomgemaal Teijlingens Kamerik
3471 GC Kamerik -
Vianen Municipal Museum
Vianen Municipal Museum
Voorstraat 97
4132 AP Vianen -
Parc Broekhuizen
Parc Broekhuizen
3956 NS Leersum -
TOP Pondskoekersluis
TOP Pondskoekersluis
De Hoef Oostzijde 1
1426AD De Hoef -
Fort Lunet aan de Snel
Fort Lunet aan de Snel
Somewhat hidden in the woods along Gedekte Gemeenschapsweg between Fort Honswijk and Werk aan de Korte Uitweg is the small but atmospheric Lunet aan de Snel. The earthen rampart allowed defenders to repel an attack on Fort Honswijk from the north-east. In addition, its guns covered parts of the Lekdijk – something that could not be achieved from Fort Honswijk.
These days, the fort houses an exhibition that illustrates the key role that water plays in our community and its unique properties.
3998 NJ Schalkwijk -
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Muideslot
Muideslot
Herengracht 1
1398 AA Muiden -
Rijnauwen Fort
Rijnauwen Fort
3981 HS Bunnik -
TOP Maarsseveense Plassen
TOP Maarsseveense Plassen
3602 AN Maarssen -
Museum IJsselstein
Museum IJsselstein
3401 DS IJsselstein -
Brasserie Soesterduinen
Brasserie Soesterduinen
3768 MD Soest -
TOP Groeneveld Castle
TOP Groeneveld Castle
3744 ML Baarn -
Highland West Coelhorst
Highland West Coelhorst
3828 PC Hoogland -
Castellum Hoge Woerd
Castellum Hoge Woerd
3454 PB De Meern
