Buitenhuizen, Hamlet in Zaanstad, Netherlands
Buitenhuizen is a hamlet in Zaanstad, located in Noord-Holland province. It stretches along the IJ waterway and nearby roads including Dorpsstraat and Zeedijk, with a pontoon ferry linking it to the Houtrakpolder across the water.
The settlement formed before the creation of Buitenhuizen Polder, with houses positioned outside the historic dike line. The building of the Noordzeekanaal in the 1800s transformed parts of the area.
The name refers to houses that once stood outside the dike. This is visible in how the settlement developed along the water's edge.
Visit when the weather permits to fully enjoy the waterside setting. The pontoon ferry operates for foot traffic and cycling, making exploration of the surrounding area straightforward and accessible.
The area developed following a historic dike breach that created the Buitenhuizerbraak water basin. This water-break origin is still evident in the landscape and how water shapes the hamlet today.
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