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Lock at Cothen
Lock at Cothen
The water board uses the dam in the Kromme Rijn in Cothen to regulate the flow of water to and from Utrecht. The monumental lock alongside it (from 1865) was used during wartime to move ships past the dam. When the Waterline needed to be flooded, the commander of the inundation station at Wijk bij Duurstede first gave the order to raise the water level in the Kromme Rijn by closing off the lock with stop logs. Next, he ordered the stop logs to be removed so that a large body of water could flow from the open lock to Utrecht.
3945BN Cothen -
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Camping De Grebbelinie
Camping De Grebbelinie
3927 CJ Renswoude -
Brouwerij Maximus
Brouwerij Maximus
3454 NA Utrecht -
Eemlandhoeve
Eemlandhoeve
3752 LK Bunschoten-Spakenburg -
TOP City harbour Wijk bij Duurstede
TOP City harbour Wijk bij Duurstede
Havenweg
3961 AW Wijk bij Duurstede -
Fort at 't Hemeltje
Fort at 't Hemeltje
Fort 't Hemeltje dates from 1877-1881 and is the last built fort of the New Dutch Waterline. It defended a strip of land that could not be flooded and the 's-Hertogenbosch-Utrecht railway line. Nowadays, Fort bij 't Hemeltje is largely used as office space for various entrepreneurs who are active in the field of sustainability. The fort also offers shelter to (breeding) birds and bats.
There is a walking route around the fort and there is an exciting spy route with fun assignments for children. In addition, the fort is regularly open to the public, for example during Open Heritage Days.
Fortweg 11
3992 LX Houten -
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Bicycle Boat, Maarssen
Bicycle Boat, Maarssen
Zandweg 44 (tegenover nr. 44)
3601AE Maarssen -
Fortress Nieuwersluis
Fortress Nieuwersluis
Rijksstraatweg 7B
3631 AA Nieuwersluis -
Sawmill De Ster
Sawmill De Ster
3531 ET Utrecht -
Bijzondere Taarten Fabriek
Bijzondere Taarten Fabriek
Zeist -
Goejanverwelle lock
Goejanverwelle lock
The Goejanverwelle lock and the Enkele Wiericke lock on the Hollandse Ijssel played a key role in the Disaster Year. Together with the lock at Nieuwerbrug on the Oude Rijn, they formed the inlet to the Langeweide polder, which was the narrowest section of the Waterline. The locks were opened on 17 June 1672 – just in time to halt the advance of the French, who had already captured Oudewater and marched right up to the edge of the hastily flooded Waterline. With great promptitude, the commander of the garrison at Goejanverwelle, the Count of Horn, gave the order to raise sconces and fortifications to defend the locks. For the moment, the Waterline was safe!
3467 PR Hekendorp -
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Petting Zoo 'Oortjespad'
Petting Zoo 'Oortjespad'
3471 HD Kamerik -
TOP Laagraven
TOP Laagraven
3439 ZZ Nieuwegein -
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.
3998 NE Schalkwijk -
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Museum Catharijneconvent
Museum Catharijneconvent
Museum Catharijneconvent shows the history of Christianity in the Netherlands through centuries-old art as well as contemporary art.
Paintings by Rembrandt, Pieter Saenredam and Jan van Scorel, relics, video art by Guido van der Werve and others, sculptures of saints, ancient manuscripts, a huge stained glass window by Marc Mulders and all there is to know about holidays such as Christmas, Easter and St Nicholas. This and more is on display in the Catharijneconvent Museum in a magnificent medieval convent. This oasis of art and culture is located in the centre and in walking distance from the Dom. The Catharijneconvent Museum tells the fascinating story of the past and present of Christianity in the Netherlands. With a collection consisting of Protestant and Catholic art and cultural objects, there is no other museum like this in the entire world.
Lange Nieuwstraat 38
3512 PH Utrecht -
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Asschatterkeerkade
Asschatterkeerkade
The Asschatterkade dates from 1745, and is one of the longest trenches of the Grebbelinie, with its length of 2500 metres. The trench from 1799 lies east of Leusden, at the edge of the flood plain. But there are also elements from more recent history which can be found.
The nine visible military bunkers, for example, were built during the mobilisation between 1939-1940. There is also a unique concrete tank barrier from this time. During the May Days of 1940, the Germans attempted in vain to break through the defences.
3831 JP Leusden -
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Molen Rijn en Lek
Molen Rijn en Lek
Dijkstraat 23
3961 AA Wijk bij Duurstede -
TOP trainstation Driebergen-Zeist
TOP trainstation Driebergen-Zeist
Stationsplein, Driebergen
3972 NG Driebergen Rijsenburg -
Landgoed Bredius
Landgoed Bredius
3443 BG Woerden -
Mouse Towers | Leerdam
Mouse Towers | Leerdam
4141 BE Leerdam -
DOMunder
DOMunder
DOMunder uncovers the rich history of one of Utrecht's most significant locations: Domplein. Guided by an expert and equipped with your own smart flashlight, you will explore the place where the city of Utrecht was born. Go underground and discover archaeological remains and exciting stories.
3512 JC Utrecht -
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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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De Kastanjeboom
De Kastanjeboom
3751 LC Bunschoten
