Beemster Polder
The first polder in the Netherlands reclaimed from a lake, drained in the early 17th century north of Amsterdam. Its strict grid of fields, roads and canals has barely changed since, and it is a UNESCO World Heritage Site.
- Where
- Middenbeemster, North Holland, Netherlands
- Grade
- UNESCO heritage
- Worth
- 10 points collected on site, plus 8 for its grade
- Coordinates
- 52.5500, 4.9278
Get the Beemster Polder stamp
Open LOQAH when you are at Beemster Polder. It checks where you are once, at that moment, and the stamp is yours: confirmed on site in gold and struck with the date. It goes into your North Holland volume with your photos and a note.
Near Beemster Polder
Zaanse Schans 11 km
A neighbourhood on the Zaan river north of Amsterdam, known for its green wooden houses and working windmills. From 1961 to 1974 old buildings from across the region were moved here for preservation. Some mills still grind mustard, press oil and saw timber.
Amsterdam Centraal Station 19 km
The main railway station of Amsterdam, opened in 1889 and designed by Pierre Cuypers and Adolf Leonard van Gendt. It stands on artificial islands in the IJ, and its red brick Gothic style faces the old centre of the city.
Jordaan 19 km
A neighbourhood in Amsterdam Centrum bordered by the Singelgracht and the Prinsengracht. Once a working class quarter, it is now known for narrow streets, canals, small galleries and quiet courtyards, and it is one of the most sought after places to live in the city.
NEMO Science Museum 20 km
A hands on science museum in a green copper clad building shaped like a ship's hull, designed by Renzo Piano and opened in 1997. Its roof is a public terrace with a view over the harbour and the old city.
Scheepvaarthuis 20 km
A building on the western tip of the Waalseiland near Amsterdam harbour, counted among the top 100 Dutch heritage sites. It is generally regarded as the first true example of the Amsterdam School, a style of expressive brick architecture.
Oude Kerk Amsterdam 20 km
The oldest parish church in Amsterdam, in the Red Light District, with origins in the early 13th century. It became Protestant in the 16th century and now serves as a church and a venue for art exhibitions.
Anne Frank House 20 km
The canal house on the Prinsengracht where Anne Frank and her family hid from the Nazis during the Second World War. The secret annex behind the bookcase, where she wrote her diary, is now a museum dedicated to her life.
Nieuwe Kerk Amsterdam 20 km
A 15th century church on Dam Square in Amsterdam, next to the Royal Palace. Dutch monarchs are inaugurated here, and it no longer holds regular services but hosts major exhibitions throughout the year.
More UNESCO World Heritage sites in North Holland
Questions
Where is Beemster Polder?
Beemster Polder is in Middenbeemster, North Holland, Netherlands. The nearest other LOQAH stamps are Zaanse Schans (11 km), Amsterdam Centraal Station (19 km), Jordaan (19 km).
How do I get the Beemster Polder stamp?
Open LOQAH when you are at Beemster Polder and get its stamp. The app checks where you are once, at that moment, and the stamp goes into your North Holland volume, confirmed on site, with the date.
I have been to Beemster Polder before. Can I still have the stamp?
Yes. Add it from Earlier trips in your North Holland volume, with the date if you know it, or import your Google Timeline and LOQAH matches the places you were.
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