“How did we get the water out of Holland, and how to keep it like that? Through the use of windmills and pumping stations (gemaal)”

“The Haarlemmermeerse Bos is ideal for walking. There are a number of beautiful paths to discover, for example the tree path. The tree path is three kilometers long and runs along (un) ordinary trees in Haarlemmermeer. The path, which is partly unpaved, leads past common tree and shrub species in the Haarlemmermeerse forest. The route takes you through a total of 67 different trees and shrubs and starts behind the Historisch Museum Haarlemmermeer.”

“Nice park for a walk and lots of space to play for children. Papa's Beach house is situated in the Haarlemmermeerse Bos.”

“Here you can go swimming, it is semi-tropical and includes free sauna's and an olympic pool.”

“The “Groene Weelde” is were the villa is located. In the middle of nature! This makes the environment and location unique! It’s nature with the big city in just 10 minutes! Walking in this area is recommended. ”

“The De Cruquius pumping station from 1849 is one of the three pumping stations that pumped the Haarlemmermeer dry between 1849 and 1852. Moreover, it is the largest steam engine in the world. The pumping station was never modernized and was put out of operation in 1933. It belongs to the Top 100 of the Dutch national monuments.”

“Beautifull area to hike, walk, jog, bike and sport. Just 3 min walk to enter the park.”

“The Defense Line of Amsterdam was a line of defense, located 15 to 20 kilometers around the center of the Dutch city of Amsterdam. The Defense Line is 135 kilometers long, contains 45 forts and was built from 1880 to 1920”