Afsluitdijk
Afsluitdijk
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Solodam J
Amsterdam, The Netherlands34,768 contributions
Aug 2020
Afsluitdijk is the longest dyke in the Netherlands, created bij a Dutch civil engineer, Cornelis Lely, with the length of 32 kilometres (20 mi) and a width of 90 metres (300 ft), at an initial height of 7.25 metres (23.8 ft) above sea level. It's a majestic work. There are two sluice on both side of the dyke, Stevin and Lorentz. Actually everyone need to experience driving through afsluitdijk and stop at the middle to see how great it is to be there and seeing that on one side is Wadden Sea ( a part of the North Sea) and on the other side is Ijsselmeer (lake Ijssel). There is Vlieter monument and a small nice cafe under the monument.
Written September 8, 2020
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Jellybellydancer
Burscough, UK1,464 contributions
Aug 2022
The Dutch are world renowned experts on water management and land reclaimation and the Afsluitdijk is yet another remarkable feat of engineering. At more than 20 miles long, it not only works as a flood defence between the North Sea and Ijsselmeer, but links north Holland with Friesland saving a journey of many hours.
Now 90 years since it opened, it's currently undergoing reinforcements, one benefit of this is that traffic is slower than usual, giving you even more time to marvel at the view over the Ijsselmeer. Unfortunately the Wadden Sea (North Sea) isn't visible from the road.
Now 90 years since it opened, it's currently undergoing reinforcements, one benefit of this is that traffic is slower than usual, giving you even more time to marvel at the view over the Ijsselmeer. Unfortunately the Wadden Sea (North Sea) isn't visible from the road.
Written September 5, 2022
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KodoDrummer
Buenos Aires, Argentina70,622 contributions
Sep 2018 • Friends
The Netherlands is a relatively flat country with about 50 percent of its lands less than one metre above sea level. Thus, to reduce destructive flood damage, they have a long history of building dikes. Over the 1927 to 1932 period, the Dutch built the 32-kilometre long Afsluitdijk (“Closure Dike” or “Great Wall on the Sea”), which created a dike-locked lake and 2,500 square kilometres of land reclaimed from the sea, This is an incredible great wall on the North Sea, with a height of 7.25 metres, and more in many places, above sea level. It also serves as a four-lane (two in each direction) motorway. Along the causeway, there is a carpark where you can stop to enjoy the water views. There is also an observation tower, a photo of which I will upload.
At the carpark, there is a statue of Cornelis Lely, who was an engineer and the Minister of Transport and Water, responsible for the construction of Afsluitdijk.
At the carpark, there is a statue of Cornelis Lely, who was an engineer and the Minister of Transport and Water, responsible for the construction of Afsluitdijk.
Written September 12, 2018
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Qazi405
Amsterdam54 contributions
Jun 2013 • Family
My daughter had birthday, she like sea. We decide to visit Afsluitdijk(Dike) in Den Oever town.
This is a huge werk. Its amazing. We spend almost 4 hours there. This is rond 30 Km.
In the middle you can park the car and a restaurent there. You can also reach dike by public
transport. This is a symbol of Dutch construcation.
This is a huge werk. Its amazing. We spend almost 4 hours there. This is rond 30 Km.
In the middle you can park the car and a restaurent there. You can also reach dike by public
transport. This is a symbol of Dutch construcation.
Written June 19, 2013
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TheCaptainBiggles
Studley, UK163 contributions
Jul 2014 • Couples
A road bridge ~20 Km's long dividing the North Sea from the IJsselmeer with ample pull-ins, a spectator tower, picnic facilities and all totally free of charge. We could learn a lot from our Dutch Cousins. Wonderful structure that helps keep a large portion of Holland dry. What a feat of engineering, who said that nothing can be done about coastal erosion. Simply superb!
Written July 12, 2014
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Jim T
Denver, CO330 contributions
Oct 2019
Hard to believe this long dike is entirely man made. Fresh water on one side, salt water on the other. Afsluitdijk means enclosure. Be sure to visit the small restaurant at the bridge and monument to the workers who built this amazing dike.
If the restroom is needed there is a small fee but included if you purchase a sandwich, coffee, or other item.
If the restroom is needed there is a small fee but included if you purchase a sandwich, coffee, or other item.
Written November 3, 2019
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olibot
Bishop Auckland, UK1,244 contributions
Apr 2018 • Couples
Afsluitdijk is an impressive piece of water management and engineering. 32km ish long, and it certainly is a great sight and experience to drive on.
Written April 8, 2018
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ElDudinero
35 contributions
Apr 2017 • Family
The Afslutdijk alone is impressing. The watchtower to look at the Sea on both sides is great, but to really get the feeling you have to go downstairs! This little gem of a quite normal sailors restaurant and cafe unfolds its charm but gradually while sitting on a stormy (or sunny) day with a hot chokomelk or coffee and some poffertjes. All the paraphernalia documenting the titanic effort to secure the Sea, to build the dam and therewith save the live of thousands in the future. Man I just sat there and watched...
If you happen to pass there, you simply have to visit this cozy little cafe.
If you happen to pass there, you simply have to visit this cozy little cafe.
Written April 24, 2017
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OMPAC
Europe101 contributions
Aug 2014 • Couples
We wanted to go there because we knew that was the biggest dike in Netherlands. You can go there by bus (we take a bus in Alkmaar), and there is a bus stop in the middle of the dike, right in the monument. There, you can learn a bit about the story of the construction, and take a coffee or even have a light lunch in the cafe, were you can see many photos of the construction. Besides that, there isn't much to see really, but still, we liked going there.
Written January 25, 2015
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Nimish Goray
Pune, India516 contributions
Aug 2013 • Couples
The Afsluitdijk or Enclosure Dike is a 32 km long structure which has converted a major portion of a former sea into a fresh water lake. This is an amazing piece of engineering which has to be seen by every visitor to the Netherlands. It is a fundamental part of the Zuiderzee works which has led to the reclamation of large tracts of land for agriculture and homes. While driving to the Afsluitdijk one can see the reclamed land on both sides. The land is at a lower level than most of the canals flowing through the area. Truly THE eight wonder of the wonder world. A must-visit place. Enjoy a view from the monument or observation point and enjoy the waves on the IJsselmeer for a few photo moments.
Written August 24, 2013
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Peut on emprunter la digue en juillet 2020 en vélo j ai cru voir qu'il y aurait des travaux durant cette période. Pourriez-vous me confirmer ces travaux et dans ce cas où trouve ton une navette pour traverser le lac ?
Written July 12, 2020
Hy,
I would like to ask, you must pay for a bridge?? And you can stop in the bridge som parking place, and you can walking, and make a photo?
Thanks a lot your kindness :)
Written March 22, 2018
Hi! The bridge is for free, you don't have to pay. For what concern pictures you can stop at the first parking place driving from south (Monument): there you can walk, read the history of the dam and touch the see. Going forward there's a second bigger parking place but I suggest to stop art the first one. Have a good visit!
Written March 23, 2018
da AMSTERDAM ci sono mezzi pubblici o tour per arrivare alla grande diga?
Written September 4, 2017
credo di sì, ad amsterdam si trovano tour per andare ovunque! in centro è pieno di agenzie (es. quelle dei pulman HOP ON HOP OFF) che propongono tour giornalieri in molte parti d'Olanda
Written September 5, 2017
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