20 Attractions to Explore Near Westerkerkweg

A naviduct is a special class of navigable aqueduct, in which the waterway also includes a lock. The Naviduct Krabbersgat allows traffic on the N307 motorway to cross without hindrance with water traffic between the Markermeer and IJsselmeer . The motorway runs under the water, at a depth of 10.8 m below Normal Amsterdam Level. There is a lock between the waterways. This allows boats to sail to and from the Markermeer and IJsselmeer.

The Zuiderzee Museum, located on Wierdijk in the historic center of Enkhuizen, is a Dutch museum devoted to preserving the cultural heritage and maritime history from the old Zuiderzee region. It consists of two sections, 300m apart: open-air Buitenmuseum, with more than 130 rebuilt and relocated dwellings and workshops, and indoor Binnenmuseum, devoted to farming, fishing and shipping.

Waterrecreatie Advies BV, founded in 1998, is an independent and independent consultancy firm familiar with all facets of water sports and water or bank recreation. Their clients are governments, project developers, recreation companies, fellow consultancy firms, sector organizations and nature organisations.

Exposure is a piece of public art that is created to react to the changing environment. Due to the changes caused by global warming, the concern is that of rising of sea levels. This life-size statue is placed in the crypt of the Winchester Cathedral, one of the largest cathedrals in England. It is probably the most mysterious sculpture by Antony Gormley. During rainy months the crypt floods and the floodwater combined with dull light creates a wonderful effect.

Batavialand is a heritage park located on the coast of Lelystad that, in addition to a shipyard, also houses a museum. As of 1 July 2017, the park was created from a merger of the Bataviawerf, the Nieuw Land museum and the maritime archeology department of the Cultural Heritage Agency of the Netherlands. With great support from the province of Flevoland, which is investing 10 million in Batavialand, it should become the museum's main attraction in the province.

The Oostvaardersplassen is a nature reserve in the Netherlands, which is managed by the State Forestry Service. Covering about 56 square kilometres, it is noted as an experiment of rewilding. It is in a polder which was created in 1968; by 1989, its ecological interest had resulted in its being declared a Ramsar wetland. It became part of Nieuw Land National Park when it was created in 2018.

Nieuw Land National Park is the Netherlands’ most recent national park and was created entirely by man. The man-made park is quite literally on the bottom of what used to be the South Sea. It owes its existence to the world’s biggest land reclamation project, which resulted in the new province of Flevoland emerging from the water! Everything at Nieuw Land National Park is about the interaction between man and nature.

Urk Lighthouse is a lighthouse in Urk at the eastern banks of the IJsselmeer. From 1617 a coal fire was used for the local fishermen as well as for the ships sailing from Amsterdam to the North Sea. The current lighthouse station was established in 1837. The lighthouse was restored in 1972 and declared a national monument of the Netherlands in 1982. The tower can be visited during guided tours.

Museum Het Oude Raadhuis is housed in the former town hall of Urk from 1905. The museum illustrates the history of the former island Urk and its residents. A centerpiece in the museum is the authentic fisherman's house which is decorated as was common in the 20th century in Urk. The house includes a net loft, a well and a bedstead. In the summer, there are volunteers dressed in costumes in the house. Upstairs changing exhibitions are on display.

Urkerbos is located in Flevoland, at the bottom of the former Zuiderzee, On a lovely quiet place, in the middle of a forest and nature and close to historical Urk near the IJsselmeer Vakantiepark. In this child-friendly family campsite there is enough to do; swimmingpool, hiking and take-care-ponys, terras, great playground, etc.

The Mirnser Klif is a boulder clay ridge in the Frisian region of Gaasterland south of the place Mirns. The reef was created during the Saalian by advancing land ice and formed a natural sea ​​defense against the water of the Zuiderzee and now still against the water of the IJsselmeer . The average height is 2.50 meters above sea level.

The Observatory is a landscape artwork in the Dutch province of Flevoland . It was designed by American artist Robert Morris. The 'Observatory' is intended to allow people to consciously experience the rhythms of day and night and the change of four seasons . The work is strongly inspired by ancient rock formations such as Stonehenge , which also celebrated the changing of the seasons. The Observatory is a clock , calendar and temple at the same time.

The Oostvaardersplassen is a special wetland area between Almere and Lelystad. Thousands of geese and waterfowl, Heck cattle, Konik horses, red deer and foxes live here. Start a nice walking or cycling tour from the Oostvaarders Nature Experience Center and enjoy a nice lunch in the restaurant. Spot the animals in the nature reserve with the available binoculars or go out with the forester. With a bit of luck you can see the rare sea eagle.

The Lepelaarplassen are a nature reserve of approximately 500 hectares located on the Markermeer near Almere in the Dutch province of Flevoland . It has been a nature reserve since 1971 . The area has been managed by the Het Flevo landscape foundation since 1994 and was designated a Natura 2000 area in 2009. Since 2018, the Lepelaarplassen have been one of the core areas of the Nieuw Land National Park .

Oudemirdumer Klif is a nature reserve in the Gaasterland region in the Dutch province of Friesland .The Oudemirdumer Klif is located south of Oudemirdum on the southern boulder clay ridge in the National Landscape Southwest Fryslân. It has been managed by the Vereniging Natuurmonumenten since 1927 .It was created during the Saalian by advancing land ice. The harebell , small bird 's foot , sand blue , crested grass and strawberry clover can be found in the area and sand martins breed here.

Sybrandy's Speelpark is a small-scale amusement park southwest of Oudemirdum in southwest Friesland on the IJsselmeer coast. The park is mainly aimed at children between 3 and 13 years old and consists of a large playground with various attractions. For that reason, the park is also called a playground amusement park . Despite its small size, Sybrandy's Speelpark is still considered one of the larger attractions in Friesland. This is partly due to the large reach of Friesland.

De Hege Gerzen is a site for day recreation on the Liemerige Wei near Aldemardum . At the beach on the IJsselmeer is a pavilion. There is also a mini golf course and a field for volleyball and badminton .

Nature Park Lelystad is a nature -rich recreation area near Lelystad that is managed by the Het Flevo landscape foundation . It originated in the 1970s because the Amsterdam zoo Artis needed extra space for large ungulates . In the park, all kinds of animals from the Eurasian area are kept in large fenced areas that are no longer often found in the wild or are endangered, such as Bisons , Father David's deer and Przewalski 's horses.

Swifterkamp is a reconstructed prehistoric settlement in Flevoland . The camp is located just outside Lelystad , on the edge of Lelystad Nature Park . The camp consists of two prehistoric farms and a number of huts, all of which have been recreated after archaeological finds in the area. The Swifterbant culture is brought to life in the Swifter camp.

The Dutch Early Birds Foundation aims to restore old aircraft and aircraft engines and rebuild old models. The foundation was founded in 1976 by Jaap van Mesdag and has a working museum that is located in a hangar at Lelystad Airport .Even before the foundation was established, a number of friends decided to refurbish a few rotary engines. In 2013, the collection has grown to 23 aircraft of different types.