Location: Emmeloord
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Emmeloord in The Netherlands, from Europe region, is best know for Specialty Museums. Discover best things to do in Emmeloord with beautiful photos and great reviews from traveller around the world here!
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1. Museum Schokland
Overall Ratings
4 based on 75 reviews
Reviewed By Hendrik_NL - Rotterdam, The Netherlands
Schokland is a former island in the former Zuiderzee, 12 km outside Emmeloord in the `Noordoostpolder`. Until 1941, Schokland was an island in the Zuiderzee, (since 1932 called IJsselmeer); with the closing of the dykes of the Noordoostpolder and the reclamation of the land, Schokland became an elevated area of land in the "polder". However, in 1859 the inhabitants of Schokland were evacuated because it had become definitively unsafe to stay, this was caused by the continuously increasing threat of the Zuiderzee. The significance of Schokland, that led to the appointment as UNESCO World Heritage site, is twofold. The first significant aspect is that Schokland is the historical symbol of the famous battle against the water by the Dutch people; the second significant aspect is that Schokland is a treasure trove of archaeological objects, because this land was inhabited already many thousands years ago. The museum is a recreation of Schokland buildings of Middelbuurt, the middle part of the area. A movie is shown about the history of Schokland; the museum building contains a selection of archaeological findings, with 4000 years old footprints as tangible reminder of the history of the place. Outside, a part of the original wooden water barrier is shown and the historical underground stone fresh water tanks. Standing at the edge of Middelbuurt and looking across the wide "polder" landscape, imagine the wild waters of the Zuiderzee, buffeting this small island. Museum Schokland is a significant museum, to be recommended to all those who want to learn more of this specific Dutch history. Access to the museum is easy from the main road; parking is free. Also free entrance with the annual Dutch Museum Pass.
2. De Orchideeen Hoeve
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 224 reviews
Reviewed By Des H - Hull
This is a large enclosed orchid house And we were delighted to come across not only the orchids but also the butterfly valley and the Lory Garden but, being of an older generation, we had no interest in the tropical forest play area for children. (We probably spent more time watching the butterflies than we did exploring the orchids.) There was a pond at the entrance where one could while time away watching the terrapins swimming around or part way round the tour, one could feed the fish in the large pond. To ensure that one does not miss out, there is also an on-site shop and a restaurant where we were able to have our lunch. This was a typically Dutch menu and we had an enjoyable meal at an average eating out rate.
3. Netl Park
Overall Ratings
4 based on 19 reviews
Reviewed By danmarjas - Vollenhove, The Netherlands
Meerdere keren hier nu geweest. Heerlijke plaats om te ontspannen en te genieten. In de weekeinden regelmatig live-muziek. Prima Horeca met eigen strandje. Leuke gerechten met veel aandacht voor biologisch maar niet overdreven. Veel mogelijkheden voor wandelen, golf, zwemmen, spel en beweging.
4. Museum Nagele
Overall Ratings
3 based on 1 reviews
Reviewed By roegje - Amsterdam, The Netherlands
Museum Nagele is gelegen in het dorpje Nagele in de Noordoostpolder, vlakbij Schokland. Het museum is gevestigd in een voormalige kerk, en het heeft een vaste tentoonstelling over het ontstaan van het dorp. Daarnaast is er er een tijdelijke tentoonstelling wat in mijn geval betrekking had op moderne kunst. Het geheel is niet al te spectaculair, maar de film over het ontstaan van Nagele was bijzonder leuk. De film duurt circa 20 minuten, is in zwart-wit, en heeft een hoog Polygoon-journaal gehalte. De entree is EUR 5 (alleen contant, geen pin). Museumjaarkaarten zijn niet geldig.
5. Lighthouse Urk
Overall Ratings
4 based on 47 reviews
Reviewed By Hendrik_NL - Rotterdam, The Netherlands
The Urk Lighthouse is significant, not only for the guidance it gave the ship's crews when IJsselmeer was still Zuiderzee, and Urk an small island, but this lighthouse was commissioned by King Willem II in 1844. A historic landmark.
6. Ir. D.F. Woudagemaal
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 124 reviews
Ir. D.F. Wouda Steam Pumping Station The D.F. Woudagemaal in the town of Lemmer is the world's largest steam pumping station still in working condition. The pumping station was opened in 1920 by Queen Wilhelmina for the purpose of pumping excess water from Friesland into the Zuyder Zee, the present-day IJsselmeer. The imposing brick building is austere and functional, in line with the architectural style of the Amsterdam School. In 1966, the electrically driven J.L. Hoogland pumping station in Stavoren took over the task of the steam pumping station in Lemmer. And yet, even today, the historic D.F. Woudagemaal plays a crucial role in extreme conditions. In cases of extremely high water, the old steam pumping station is deployed to drain excess water into the IJsselmeer as quickly as possible. The D.F. Woudagemaal has been on the UNESCO World Heritage List since 1998.
Reviewed By Edwardnzl
For those that love the old technique of steam engines and big water pumps this is a great visit. The newly built visitor center offers a very good insight into the workings an history of this monument.
7. Theater Voorhuys
Overall Ratings
4 based on 8 reviews
8. 11 Beaufort
Overall Ratings
3 based on 4 reviews
Reviewed By Solodam J - Amsterdam, The Netherlands
On the way home we stopped at this place and unfortunately the hash was closed. Was it closed on Sunday or were we too early?. It's also a farm shop.
9. Het Vissersmonument
Overall Ratings
4 based on 32 reviews
Reviewed By WorldTravelOne - Breukelen Ut
The monument is not just the statue, but also all the plaques with the full names of deceased fishermen with their year they died and the age they reached. Impressive and something to think about when you look at the sea (although technically it is now a lake that you are looking at).
10. Movieskoop Cinemas Emmeloord
Overall Ratings
4 based on 1 reviews
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