Stein

Stein is a rural settlement in Krimpenerwaard positioned between the Hollandse IJssel river to the north and the Lek river to the south. The village sits within a landscape of farmland and water channels that structure the flat terrain.

The settlement was part of independent local administrative areas until the municipal reorganization of 2015. This merger of several communities created the current structure of the Krimpenerwaard region.

The settlement's name refers to the stones in the local landscape, reflecting how residents connect their identity to the water and land management that shapes daily life. This bond with nature remains visible in how the community relates to their surroundings.

The settlement sits in a flat water-crossed landscape best explored on foot or by bicycle. Planning your route ahead helps you navigate safely through the narrow paths between fields and waterways.

Project Stein-South works on climate-smart agriculture through innovative water storage systems fitted into the local polder landscape. This effort shows how traditional regions find ways to adapt to changing needs.