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Waterland is a region in the province North Holland north of Amsterdam. The region is a low-lying bog pasture area, which is criss-crossed by many moats.
Today's Waterland ("Wasserland") encompasses the area of today's municipalities Landsmeer, Purmerend (except de Purmer) and Waterland. Up to the urban development of the district Amsterdam-Noord this area was also part of Waterland, but today is only Landelijk Noord still counted as part of Waterland. The largest residential cores are Edam-Volendam, Monnickendam and Purmerend.
places
Other goals
- the former Zuiderze island Brands
background
Already around the year 1000 the area of today's Waterland was already inhabited. The village of Zuiderwoude already had its own chapel in the 11th century. In the 12th century, the moorland was largely cultivated. The moor was a few meters above sea level, but it was very swampy. In order to divert the water, trenches were dug across the watercourses in the bog. The moor became drier, but sank over time and the land threatened to be flooded, also because of rising sea levels. To prevent this, dikes were built and dams were placed in the watercourses.
Large overflows in the 12th and 13th centuries, which resulted in the Zuiderzee and the Beemster, among other things, forced the Waterlanders to build a sea dike (the Waterlandse Zeedijk) around their territory. Despite this dike, Waterland remained a wet and swampy area where agriculture was impossible, so the farmers switched to cattle breeding. The daily production of dairy products and the lack of their own supply of grain products such as flour created a lively trade which contributed to the development of markets in places like Edam, Monnickendam and Purmerend. These received city rights in 1357, 1356 and 1410.
Dike bridges repeatedly led to large overflows. Well known are the St. Elisabeth flood (1421), All Saints flood (1570) and the water disasters of 1825 (which created the Kinselmeer) and 1916. Since the closure of the Zuiderzee in 1932, the Waterland has not been flooded.
The use of windmills and other improvements in drainage led to the drainage of Buikslotermeer, Broekermeer and Belmermeer in the 17th century (1627).
language
The Waterland dialect has been spoken in Waterland since ancient times. Today it is being displaced more and more by the AN or the Amsterdam. But the Marken and especially the Volendams, both of which are regarded as forms of the Waterland dialect, are spoken to this day.
getting there
By plane
The nearest airports are in Schiphol and in The hero.
By train
A railway line runs from Amsterdam Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS) via Zaandam (in the Zaanstreek), Purmerend and Hoorn to Enkhuizen. The travel time from Amsterdam CS to Purmerend "Mitte" takes a good 30 minutes, but Purmerend still has two stations: Purmerend Weidevenne and Purmerend Overwhere.
By bus
Bus traffic in Waterland is from EBS (Route plan for the whole of Waterland) and Connexxion (Line plans) served. The bus routes are heavily geared towards the city centers and Amsterdam.
By car
From the Ringweg Amsterdam (A10-Noord) the N247 leads to Hoorn. She touches the places: Het Schouw, Broek in Waterland, Monnickendam, Katwoude, Volendam, Edam.
The N235 leads from Het Schouw on Noordhollandsch Kanaal along directly to Purmerend.
By boat
The villages of Schellingwoude, Durgerdam, Uitdam, Katwoude and Volendam, the island of Marken and the town of Monnickendam are located on the Markermeer and all have marinas.
- Schellingwoude: W.V. De Zuiderzee, tel. Bridge keeper 020-4904222.
- Durgerdam:Z.V. marina Het IJ, Durgerdammerdijk t.o. 119, Amsterdam, harbor master tel. 020-4904717.
- Uitdam:Camping / Marina Uitdam, Zeedijk 2, Uitdam, Tel. 020-4031433.
- Brands.
- Z.V.Het Y, Nieuwe Haven, north side of the Oude Haven near W.S.V. Marken, Buurt IV 1, Marken, Tel. 0299-601382 / 0299-601470.
- Rijkshaven (Oude Haven), Tel. 0299-603231.
- Monnickendam:
- Marina Monnickendam, Jachthaven 1, Monnickendam, Tel: 0299-652595.
- Marina Waterland Monnickendam, Galgeriet 5a, Monnickendam, Tel: 0299-652000.
- Hemmeland, Hemmeland 1, Monnickendam, harbor masters D. Sluis and H. Voorhans, Tel. 0299-655555.
- Katwoude:De Zeilhoek, Hoogedijk 6-7, Katwoude, Tel. 0299-651463.
- Volendam:
- Marina Volendam, De pieterman 198, Volendam, Tel. 0299-320262.
- W.V. Volendam, harbor master Tel. 0299-369620, port service VHF canal (can. 71).
mobility
Connexxion operates relatively few bus routes within Waterland. The 301 runs between Purmerend and De Rijp, the 129 through Middenbeemster to Noordbeemster. There the 129 comes from Alkmaar as a connection and goes to Hoorn.
The EBS has been serving the locations on the IJsselmeer since 2012. There drive z. B. several lines the route Hoorn - Edam (detour Volendam) - Monnickendam - Broek in Waterland - Amsterdam or the route Purmerend - Amsterdam (both lines also as night buses). There are also lines within the cities. More details can be Line plan or about the [1] be picked out.
Several national roads run through the Waterland: the N247 runs parallel to the IJsselmeer coast from south (Amsterdam-Noord) to north (Hoorn), the N235 continues inland from Amsterdamm to Purmerend. Others cross the routes (and also the A7), so that you can always get from one place to another easily and on several routes.
Similar to the rest of the Netherlands, the cycle paths are well-developed on secondary routes. The Dutch also cycle long distances, but for unfamiliar riders the distances outside of the cities are decent, for example from Purmerend to: Volendam 10 km, Middenbeemster 8 km, Amsterdam-Noord 17 km.
Tourist Attractions
- Former Durgerdam Church, Durgerdammerdijk 76, Amsterdam-Noord. Hall-shaped church building with roof turrets.
- Hervormde Kerk Holysloot, Dorpsstraat Holysloot 30, Amsterdam-Noord. In 1846, after years of preparation, the construction of a church in Holysloot began. This "white church" is now an eye-catcher in the village of Holysloot.
- Kerk Ransdorp, Dorpsweg Ransdorp 57, Amsterdam-Noord. The church tower of Ransdorp is visible from afar in the flat Waterland. It is 32 m high and was built in Gothic style between 1502 and 1542. In 1542 the money was used up so that it was no longer possible to build the top. The adjoining church is of a later date (1719), the original one burned down in 1615 after being struck by lightning. In 2005 the church was restored for the last time. Since then it has been rented out as an event space.
- Hervormde Kerk Watergang, Kerkstraat 1, Watergang. The red brick building was completed in 1642 in the shape of a half decagon. In 1832 and in the eighties of the last century the church was restored. The wooden vault, the pews and the pulpit date from the 17th century. From the last quarter of the 18th century. comes the baptismal grid on which the coat of arms of Waterland is depicted. The picture of Moses with the tablets of the law was made around 1700. A 17th century nave hangs from the ceiling and is attributed to a Pieter Vroom. This seafaring water ganger was captured and enslaved by barbaric pirates on one of his voyages. The residents of Watergang and the region are said to have ransomed him, whereupon he made this ship model out of gratitude and hung it up in the church.
- Hervormde Kerk Zuiderwoude, Dorpstraat 1, Zuiderwoude. Tel.: 31 (0)20 4033243. Already at the 11th century. A chapel is said to have stood here, but it was lost in an attack by the Spaniards in 1573. In 1624 a new church was built, most of which burned down in 1714. It was not until 1877 before a new church was built and it still forms the center of the village today. The beautiful pulpit has been preserved from the church from 1624.
- Hervormde Kerk Zunderdorp, Achterlaan 12, Amsterdam-Noord. The current church building dates from 1854. In 1925 the church tower was struck by a lightning strike and then burned down completely. Two years later a new steeple was built, but this time a square instead of a round one. In the 1980s, the church tower had to be straightened again after it had sunk in around 30 cm in previous years. Inside the church, some remains of the various predecessors of this church have been preserved, including the pulpit and the baptistery with door, both from the 17th century.
- Raadhuis Durgerdam, Durgerdammerdijk 101, Amsterdam-Noord. Building from 1687 that served as a school and town hall, but popularly as a de kapel is known.
- Dike development Durgerdam, Durgerdammerdijk 37-44, 48, 54, 56, 61, 63, 70, 72, 81, 84, 86-88, 91-97, 105, 108, 110, 112, 116, 119-131, 133-145, 150 , 155, 157, 159, 160, 162, 165, 167, 170, 175, 195, 205. A long ribbon of wooden houses lines the banks of the Markermeer, part of the earlier one Zuiderzee.
- Holysloot village. The village of Holysloot, which belongs to Amsterdam, is surrounded by water and can only be reached via a single road. Cyclists have it better here: in the summer they can take a ferry across the Holysloter Die, an arm of water that meanders through Waterland, to Broek in Waterland.
- Raadhuis Ransdorp, Dorpsweg Ransdorp 59. Ransdorp was a prominent village in the Middle Ages with privileges of the Counts of Holland and the Lords of Amstelland. In 1652 the renaissance style town hall was used as a meeting place for the Unie van Waterland built. Weddings take place here regularly today.
- Village development Ransdorp, Amsterdam-Noord. Ransdorp is an idyllic village in the rural north of Amsterdam. A large part of the village, which consists of many wooden houses, is a listed building.
- 1 Kathammer (De Kathammer), Achter seal 2, Katwoude, Figure eight seal 1A.
This octagonal, thatched-covered Gakerieholländer was built in 1863 and restored in 1995/96. It is used to drain the Katwouder polder.Open: 1.4. - November 30th Mon - Sun, except April 30thPrice: Entry € 1.50. - 2 Twiskemolen, Het Luijendijkje 3, Landsmeer. Tel.: 31 (0)20 4822829.The Twiskemolen is an octagonal gallery Dutch originally built around 1578. He ensured the water level of the approximately 650 hectare Twiskepolders. The mill can be viewed by arrangement.
activities
On the water
- Tea garden and whisper boat rental, Overleek 6, Monnickendam. Tel.: 31 (0)299 652735. The tea garden in Overleek offers tours through Waterland with "whisper boats", electrically operated barges.Open: April Sat - Sun public holidays, May - June Wed - Mon, July - August Mon - Sun, September Wed - Mon, October Sat - Sun 10 a.m. - 5 p.m.Price: Per hour: 1st 2nd hour € 16; 3rd - 7th hour € 10; Day (approx. 7 h) € 70.Picnic basket € 10 p. P. A whisper boat fits up to 5 people.
- Canoe and whisper boat rental Waterland, Drs. V. Disweg 4, Broek in Waterland. Tel.: 31 (0)20 4033209. This boat rental is located on the outskirts of Broek in Waterland. He offers whisper boats and canoes / kayaks.Open: 3.4. - 3.10.2010 Tue - Sun July - August Mon - Sun 10 a.m. - 6 p.m.Price: Whisper boat (5 P) € 16 per hour for 1 or 2 hours rental, € 45 for 3 hours, € 52/60 for 4 hours, 7 hours (! Day) € 80. € 50 deposit. Larger ships are correspondingly more expensive. Canoe / kayak: € 10 p. P.
kitchen
accommodation
camping
- Camping "De Leek", Overlekergouw 8, Broek in Waterland. Mobile: 31 (0)6 48287895. Camping "De Leek" is located in a water-rich natural area with many opportunities for hiking and canoeing. The area is not connected to the electricity grid. Instead, solar energy is used, but also other methods of obtaining cold or light, such as gas, oil and candles.Price: Adults € 4.50; Children € 3.50; Tent (-2 pers.) € 4.00; Tent (-5 pers.) € 6.00; Tent (5 people) / caravan / mobile home from € 8.00; Shower € 0.50.
- Hemmeland natural camping site, Hemmeland 1, Monnickendam. Tel.: 31 (0)299 655555. Hemmeland is located on the Gouwzee and is part of a marina and recreation area. The picturesque town of Monnickendam is a 5-minute walk away. A canoe, sailing or whisper boat can be rented for a nice day on the water. The campsite is a quiet grass field, surrounded by tall trees with both sunny and shady spots. The sanitary facilities of the marina are modern and very well maintained.Open: 1.4. - 31.10. (Closed on April 30th).Price: adults € 4.95; Children (3-12) € 2.60; Children (0-2) free; Electricity € 1.30; Tourist tax € 1.45. Showers are free! The possession of a natural tent card is compulsory.
- Camping Jachthaven Uitdam, Zeedijk 2, Uitdam. Tel.: 31 (0)20 4031433. Website also in German. Camping with a marina on the IJsselmeer. Ideally located for water sports enthusiasts and windsurfers on the edge of the Waterland-Oost nature reserve. Next Trekkers hats Chalets and bungalows are also rented out.Price: tent incl. 2 pers. without a car € 16.70; Tent incl. 2 pers. by car or motorcycle € 20.30; Caravan or mobile home incl. 2 pers. and electricity € 24.00; Surcharge per person € 3.00; Dog on leash € 5.00.
Bed & Breakfast
- & B The Lake House, Uitdammer Dorpsstraat 31, Uitdam. Tel.: 31 (0)20 4031284. This B&B is located in Uitdam, in the middle of the eastern Waterland, which is also known for its many grazing birds. It is suitable for 2 to a maximum of 6 people. Large sunny rooms, all with views of the water. Large garden on the water with a jetty and rowing boat. Fresh eggs for breakfast in the morning from the Lake House chickens.Price: 2 people € 95; 4 people € 175; 5th and 6th pers. € 25 per day (extra bed); Children (-12) € 25 per day; Children (-4) free (in parents' room). All prices include breakfast.
- B&B Frank and Free, Aandammergouw 2, Zuiderwoude. Tel.: 31 (0)20 4031732. Frank and Anneke van der Horst offer a spacious (35 m²) room in a house in the traditional style of the Waterland, located directly on the water with a view of the pastureland. The room has its own bathroom with shower, sink and toilet as well as TV, radio and CD player, wireless internet.
