69 Man-made Structures- Other to Explore in Netherlands
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Netherlands literally means 'lower countries' in reference to its low elevation and flat topography, with only about 50% of its land exceeding 1 metre (3 ft 3 in) above sea level, and nearly 17% falling below sea level. Most of the areas below sea level, known as polders, are the result of land reclamation that began in the 16th century.
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Man-made Structures- Other to Explore in Netherlands
PIER+HORIZON by Paul de Kort lies in the Zwarte Meer lake in the Noordoostpolder. This landscape artwork follows the line to Oud Kraggenburg, along what used to be a breakwater. Even before the draining of the Noordoostpolder in Flevoland, there was a 6km-long breakwater here extending into the water of the Zuiderzee (now the Zwarte Meer). It linked the lighthouse keeper’s house Oud Kraggenburg to the mainland at Genemuiden.
Rioolrat is an indoor roller coaster in the Dutch amusement park Avonturenpark Hellendoorn. As the name implies, the roller coaster is themed in a sewer and rat theme . The queue consists of two parts: a classic outside queue, but also a walk-through queue inside as a kind of preshow on the theme of the roller coaster.
A toboggan run is an attraction type that can be found in amusement parks and winter sports areas. The attraction type is based on the sport of tobogganing, but in this case without ice. Here in this area you can enjoy the ride with a beautiful view you whiz down the 375 and 325 meter long toboggan runs. You determine the speed yourself! When you are done with a job, you will be brought back up by our drag lift.
The Roggebotsluis is a lock on the border of the Dutch municipalities of Kampen and Dronten. Geographically, the lock is located in the municipality of Dronten.The Roggebotsluis is a lock that connects the Drontermeer with the Vossemeer . The hamlet of Roggebotsluis is located next to the lock complex.
The Hagestein weir and lock complex is located in the Lek near the village of Hagestein in the municipality of Vijfheerenlanden , in the Dutch province of Utrecht . It consists of a weir and a lock. The complex was completed in 1960 . The complex is similar to that at Driel and that at Amerongen . With these three weirs together, a large part of the water management in the Netherlands can be regulated.
SnowWorld Terneuzen is an indoor ski slope in the Dutch city of Terneuzen in Zeeuws-Vlaanderen. The ski slope used to be called Skidôme, until it was taken over by SnowWorld. SnowWorld Terneuzen has two slopes. The beginner slope is 110 meters long and has a treadmill, the advanced slope is 200 meters long and has two drag lifts. There is 5000 cubic meters of snow in the hall. SnowWorld Terneuzen has one catering facility in the building.
Sonnenborgh Observatory is an astronomical observatory and museum open to the public, located in Utrecht, Netherlands. It was founded in 1853 as a university observatory and from 1854 until 1897 it was the first home of the Royal Dutch Meteorological Institute.
Space Expo is the official visitor center of ESTEC, the European Space Agency's development and testing center. During weekends and holidays you can take part in the Space Train, an hour-long tour of the development and test spaces in the ESTEC building.
Speed of Sound is a Boomerang roller coaster of the Shuttle Coaster type manufactured by Vekoma . The Boomerang opened in 2000 under the name La Via Volta. Although this attraction was right at the entrance, the boomerang wasn't exactly a crowd puller. So it was closed in 2007. Boomerang only reopened 4 years later. In addition to a new coat of paint, the railway received a tunnel and a soundtrack specially tailored to the railway.
Spinning Vibe is a carousel in Dronten. Spinning Vibe is situated nearby to Play Castle, and close to Chiptwister. it is one of the iconic attraction in this area and attracts a lot of tourists to here.
Splash Battle is a Splash Battle built by Italian manufacturer Preston & Barbieri currently located at Walibi Holland in Biddinghuizen, Flevoland, Netherlands. IUt is one of the iconic attraction in Walibi and it attracts a lot of tourists here.
Squad's Stunt Flight is an attraction in family amusement park Walibi Holland in Biddinghuizen. It was built in 1994 by SBF Visa and is located in Walibi Land . The attraction consists of a number of independently working arms, in which people can go up or down themselves. The attraction was previously called Yosemite Sam's Flight School during the Six Flags Holland period , and was called Red Baron during the Walibi Flevo period.
The Steam Train Katwijk Leiden is a narrow-gauge railway around Lake Valkenburg in Valkenburg , a district of Katwijk in South Holland. The museum is normally open on weekends from Easter weekend to the end of October. On these days, the steam train usually leaves at 11 a.m., 12 p.m., 1 p.m., 2 p.m. and 3 p.m. Historical locomotives are used with passenger cars or lorries that were built in-house in the 1980s.
The Steenkolenmijn Valkenburg in the Limburg city of Valkenburg in the municipality of Valkenburg aan de Geul is a lifelike reconstructed stone coal mine by, among other things, placing materials and machines from the closed coal mines. It is situated in part of the old marl quarry the Daalhemermatten. The entrance is on the Daalhemerweg. The Vogelbos is located behind and above the coal mine .
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.
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.
Grand Roue is a Ferris Wheel built by Dutch manufacturer Vekoma currently located at Walibi Holland in Biddinghuizen, Flevoland, Netherlands.
Tomahawk is a Frisbee built by Italian manufacturer SBF Visa Group currently located at Walibi Holland in Biddinghuizen, Flevoland, Netherlands.
Toorenvliedt is a country estate in Middelburg , the capital of Zeeland . The current building dates from 1726 . At the time, it was, of course, still outside the city. It was the German headquarters of the Atlantic Wall for Walcheren and the two Bevelanden during the Second World War. The surrounding estate contains bunkers from the Second World War. It features a bunker route, an open-air theater, a labyrinth , and a bird sanctuary. Statues of Peter de Jong have been placed on the fence .