Noordoostpolder

The Noordoostpolder covers 458 square kilometers of land at 3 meters below sea level, featuring one central city and ten surrounding villages.

In 1962, this territory emerged from the Zuiderzee as part of the extensive land reclamation project that transformed the Dutch water management system.

The Poldertoren in Emmeloord, initially constructed as a water tower, now functions as a carillon and exhibition space representing local heritage.

Multiple cycling routes connect all eleven settlements, allowing visitors to explore agricultural fields, nature reserves, and the former island of Schokland.

The UNESCO World Heritage site Schokland presents archaeological findings from ancient settlements that existed before the area became mainland Netherlands.

Location: Flevoland

Inception: January 1, 1962

Capital city: Emmeloord

Elevation above the sea: -3 m

Shares border with: Urk, Kampen, Dronten, De Fryske Marren

Phone: +31527633911

Email: info@noordoostpolder.nl

Website: https://noordoostpolder.nl

GPS coordinates: 52.71000,5.70500

Latest update: March 25, 2025 22:00