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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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Restaurant De Dennen
Restaurant De Dennen
3927 AW Renswoude -
Tabaksschuur Amerongen
Tabaksschuur Amerongen
3958 ET Amerongen -
TOP 't Hooge Erf
TOP 't Hooge Erf
3749 AB Lage Vuursche -
Winkel van Sinkel
Winkel van Sinkel
Oudegracht 158
3511 AZ Utrecht -
Eemlandhoeve
Eemlandhoeve
3752 LK Bunschoten-Spakenburg -
National Glass Museum & Glass studio
National Glass Museum & Glass studio
4142 LD Leerdam -
Huis Doorn
Huis Doorn
3941 MT Doorn -
Noorderpark Ruigenhoek
Noorderpark Ruigenhoek
Utrecht -
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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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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TOP Winkelpolder, Vinkeveen
TOP Winkelpolder, Vinkeveen
3645AP Vinkeveen -
Fort Nigtevecht
Fort Nigtevecht
Velterslaan 1
1391 HV Abcoude -
Grebbe Line Visitor's Centre
Grebbe Line Visitor's Centre
Buursteeg 2
3927EJ Renswoude -
De Paltz Estate
De Paltz Estate
3768 MZ Soest -
TOP Groot Zandbrink
TOP Groot Zandbrink
3831 SE Leusden -
Leersumse Veld
Leersumse Veld
3956 KW LEERSUM -
Bijzondere Taarten Fabriek
Bijzondere Taarten Fabriek
Zeist -
Fort Abcoude
Fort Abcoude
1391 CG Abcoude -
Wiel van Bassa
Wiel van Bassa
Diefdijk -
Boerderij het Gagelgat: Boerderij van 't Jaar!
Boerderij het Gagelgat: Boerderij van 't Jaar!
Birktstraat 107
3768 HD Soest -
Bicycle Boat, Maarssen
Bicycle Boat, Maarssen
Zandweg 44 (tegenover nr. 44)
3601AE Maarssen -
The Lekpoort
The Lekpoort
4132 AR Vianen -
Utrecht Tourist Information 'Winkel van Utrecht'
Utrecht Tourist Information 'Winkel van Utrecht'
Located at the foot of the Dom Tower you will find the Utrecht Tourist Information Centre (VVV Utrecht). Make the most of your time in Utrecht by planning your trip with help from experts! Whether you’re searching for the best accommodation, exciting excursions in Utrecht or the region, the dedicated staff of VVV Utrecht can help you with a wonderful stay. They can also help you to book tickets, toursand information about public transport in and around Utrecht.
The Tourist Information Office is also the ultimate souvenir shop in Utrecht, with Holland souvenirs, typical Utrecht products and the largest selection of Miffy gifts in a special Miffy house available!
Go to the VVV Utrecht Information Centre for:
- Tourist information
- Dom Tower climbs
- Souvenirs
- Hotel bookings
- Gift vouchers
- Bicycle hire
- Walks and bicycle tours
- Guided tours
The information centre has free wireless Internet.
Public holidays:
Regular opening hours apply during public holidays, with the exception of Kings Day (27 April) during which the information centre will be closed.
Domplein 9
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