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Jellybellydancer
Burscough, UK1,477 contributions
A remarkable feat of engineering
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.
Written 5 September 2022
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ivana
Dordrecht, The Netherlands4 contributions
Must see!
Apr 2021 • Family
Amazing view of the North Sea!
Really glad I have seen it.
I hope life will bring me here few times more to enjoy this stunning work.
Written 7 May 2021
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Patrick T
Hong Kong, China2,486 contributions
Grand dam
Dec 2019 • Couples
Magnificent view of the North Sea from this grand dam in the world. The place is very windy even on days of fine weather. Should also avoid visiting on rainy days.
Written 30 November 2020
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Solodam J
Amsterdam, The Netherlands35,357 contributions
The Largest Hydraulic Engineering Project
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 8 September 2020
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Robert Llagas Babida
Haarlem, The Netherlands295 contributions
The Afsluitdijk experience
Jun 2020
The Afsluitdijk is probably one of The Netherlands' marvel of engineering. I went there on the 20th of June 2020 despite the pandemic. There were few people exploring the place, thus, the place is very safe for anyone.
Written 23 August 2020
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Sarika T
73 contributions
Amazingly beautiful place
Dec 2019 • Family
It is a lovely place with lake on one side and sea on the other and road in between.
In a good sunny weather you can grab a coffee and enjoy this man made nature....
Written 8 December 2019
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Jim T
Denver, CO343 contributions
Visit the monument and small restaurant.
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.
Written 3 November 2019
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Martin
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Nov 2019 • Friends
very evil experience. unfortunately I came late and it was already closed. Ms. was still there and refused to talk to me in English and German. was not willing to sell me a souvenir. very impudent and arrogant. unfortunately I will never return here and therefore I regret not having souvenir
Written 3 November 2019
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Hamayon M
Hopkinton, MA73 contributions
Afsluitdijk is a great feat of civil engineering
Apr 2019
Afsluitdijk is a very long dike (dam) that saves Amsterdam and other areas of Northern Holland from the ocean. Its a nice drive if you know the history and its importance to that region. I would advise read up on it before you go so you know what you are looking at. My kids liked it. My wife did not care too much.
Written 26 September 2019
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hungry person
Tegucigalpa, Honduras64 contributions
cool dike
Aug 2019
dropped by here on the way to friesland. view from the top of the observatory deck was cool. nothing really much to do here (other than to see the dike) though - just a cafe and a souvenir shop
Written 27 August 2019
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