Bergermeer, Polder in North Holland, Netherlands
Bergermeer is a polder landscape in North Holland created from formerly submerged land through dikes and drainage systems. The terrain shows a characteristic pattern of farmland, ditches, and paths that structure the flat ground.
Drainage began in 1565, making it one of the first land reclamation projects in North Holland. This early undertaking demonstrated that the Netherlands could systematically push back water and create new farmland.
The name refers to the reclaimed nature of the land, and the polder displays traditional Dutch farming patterns with fields divided by paths and ditches. Visitors can observe how agricultural work shapes the landscape directly.
The area can be explored on foot or by bicycle as it is well-signposted and flat. There are multiple entry points including the Viaanse Molen, with parking and a boat ramp at Havinghastraat for water access.
Underground lies one of Europe's largest natural gas storage facilities, held within a salt layer. This hidden infrastructure shows how the location serves modern energy storage without affecting the surface landscape.
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