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Medemblik has a lot of stories. Read all about them.
Full steam ahead
The choice was simple: wet feet or hard work. The West-Frisians opted for the latter and pumped the polders dry with...the power of steam. The Stoommachinemuseum is all about this laborious part of history.
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Freshly baked
Nothing beats the smell of freshly baked bread. Museum De Oude Bakkerij is mouthwatering to its visitors every single day. You'll travel 60 years back in time to the days of old-fashioned bread and cookie baking.
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Safe Haven
Imagine: your beeper sounds at 3 AM. A ship in trouble. As a member of the Reddingsmaatschappij (Rescue Company), Menno Betzema sails out to save anyone in trouble during the wee hours.
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Like a God in...
Enjoying the view of vines, wine glass in hand: you can do it in West-Friesland. At Saalhof Estate you can taste organic wine as well as stay overnight and enjoy a lavish dinner.
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Rich in wind and water
Sven Luijbe has been addicted to kiting since the age of three. Although it was still a lot of experimentation with the then still relatively unknown sport, Sven was able to kite rather than run, so to speak. Kitesurfing is a way of life for Sven and for many kiters.
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Return to the Golden Age
Every place, every street and every house has a story everywhere and also in Medemblik, the oldest city in West Friesland. Ever wonder what happened here long, long ago?
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Passion for potatoes
Armed with a handle and a potato box, young and old sink to their knees, to dig the greatest treasure of Opperdoes from the earth with extreme caution.
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Please alight
Teletime machines only exist in comics and "Back to the future", right? But no! A trip with the Museum steam tram Hoorn-Medemblik also makes you a time traveler.
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75 years of freedom
Linn is eleven years old. A beautiful little girl from Medemblik. She has long flowing hair, is a Billie Eilish fan and is preparing to go to senior school next year.
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The delicious harbours of Medemblik
Good food, a glass of wine and rippling water around you. You don't need more to feel rich and happy.
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IJsselmeer
The IJsselmeer is perfect for spending your entire day. The water remains shallow quite far out at some spots. Perfect if you've got young children. Swimming, playing, sunbathing, picnics and evening dinners. Or enjoying the sunrise. Romantic!
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City tours
Discover Medemblik from a different perspective with CityTours. In and around Medemblik city, the city train takes you to all the landmarks & attractions.
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Medemblik City Centre
Medemblik is the smallest and oldest town of West-Friesland. History tells a story of the battle against but also prosperity thanks to the water. To this day, the town is teaming with liveliness and activities.
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The rise of Medemblik
Throughout the centuries, Medemblik has gone through a tremendous development. Its location by the water has been a determining factor. The city, and even the entire area, managed to turn the challenge into an advantage.
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Egboetswater
The Egboetswater is a gorgeous, peaceful area. It was created in the 70s upon parcelling of the area. Today it is a highly varied forest with ‘old’ trees, bushes, decaying trunks with mushrooms and moss.
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Koopmanspolder
The Koopmanspolder functions as a testing ground for water management of the future. The everyday grasslands outside the dyke was re-designed by a visual artist. From above, it looks like the vortex in an emptying bathtub.
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Water storage
Waterberging Twisk proves that water storage and nature can go hand in hand. It has become a major birdwatching spot in the area. It spans 38 hectares and can store up to around 100,000 m³ of water when the rains are heavy.
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'De Skoot'
De Skoot spans 10 hectares of nature and water storage area near Opperdoes. It contains 2 restored windmills, ‘Bosmanmolens’, for managing the water level. Parallel to the natural sanctuary, you'll find a recreational cycling and hiking trail.
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