The Afsluitdijk is one of the Netherlands' greatest engineering achievements. Completed in 1932, this enormous barrier transformed the Zuiderzee into the freshwater IJsselmeer.
The Afsluitdijk is one of the Netherlands' greatest engineering achievements. Completed in 1932, this enormous barrier transformed the Zuiderzee into the freshwater IJsselmeer. The project changed Dutch geography forever, protecting communities from flooding and creating new opportunities for agriculture and development. Visitors can cycle or drive across the 32-kilometre structure while enjoying views over the North Sea and IJsselmeer.
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