Afsluitdijk and Stevinsluizen in Den Oever, Lock complex and Rijksmonument in Den Oever, Netherlands
The Stevinsluizen lock complex regulates water levels between the Wadden Sea and IJsselmeer through a system of concrete barriers and mechanical gates.
Architect Dirk Roosenburg designed this engineering structure as part of the Afsluitdijk project, which opened in 1933 to protect the Netherlands from flooding.
The lock system demonstrates Dutch expertise in water management, earning recognition as a national monument for its technical and social contributions.
Visitors can observe ship passages through the locks while learning about water control systems at the information center near the main entrance.
The structure contains a bronze relief created in 1935 and stone sculptures depicting water themes, integrated into its concrete construction.
Location: Hollands Kroon
Architects: Dirk Roosenburg
Official opening: 1933
Address: de afsluitdijk (bij)
GPS coordinates: 52.93472,5.04222
Latest update: March 2, 2025 23:46
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