Fort Beemster history

Immediately after World War II, the fort was also used as a prison. In the 1950s and 1960s, the fort was used as a dismantling fort for old ammunition and ...

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It was created by the draining of Lake Beemster in 1612, in order to develop new agricultural land and space for country residences, and to combat flooding in ...

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It was one of the major works of engineering undertaken during the Dutch Golden Age, and the rational grid layout of the original polder is mostly preserved. It ...

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History. The fort was built relatively late compared to other forts of the Stelling van Amsterdam. Its earthen walls were completed in 1885, while the fort ...

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The 5 Beemster forts are part of the water line, a network of defensive structures. The water line is a typical Dutch invention. During enemy raids, the dikes ...

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It was created by the draining of Lake Beemster in 1612, in order to develop new agricultural land and space for country residences and to combat flooding in ...

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This fort was the most important in the northern front of the Defence Line of Amsterdam. From here, the highly strategic dykes around the Beemsterringvaart and ...

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As one of the most luxurious wellness resorts in the country, Fort Resort Beemster has a long list of facilities to suit every pampering need.

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A masterpiece of land reclamation from the 17th century – it's not UNESCO World Heritage without good reason. Go cycling past ancient mansions and pleasant, ...

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A spa hotel built into an old military fort. This fort was once part of the Defense Line of Amsterdam (yet another UNESCO World Heritage Site).

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