Kudelstaart, Residential settlement in Aalsmeer, Netherlands
Kudelstaart is a residential settlement in Aalsmeer, located near the Westeinderplassen lakes. The area features greenhouses, homes, and waterways that give it a mixed rural character.
The settlement began around 1200 as a peat excavation site. It was first recorded in 1237 under the name Sconedorpe.
The name Kudelstaart comes from Dutch words meaning fishing net and strip of land, reflecting traditional local activities. Today, greenhouses and residential neighborhoods shape how the place looks and how people live there.
The area is accessible by bus and well connected to nearby cities. Visitors can explore the residential areas and greenhouses on foot or by bike.
A fort from the Stelling van Amsterdam defense line was built in 1890 and became a marina in 1959. This structure shows how a military installation was transformed for peaceful use.
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