Gemaal De Blocq van Kuffeler

Gemaal De Blocq van Kuffeler is a pumping station in Almere that manages water from the surrounding polder land. The facility operates with modern machinery and safety systems to handle the constant movement of water across the region.

The facility was inaugurated in 1967 by Queen Juliana and played a key role in draining South Flevoland. This achievement marked an important milestone in the Dutch tradition of water management and land reclamation.

The station is named after engineer V.J.P. de Blocq van Kuffeler, who shaped Dutch water management. Today it stands as a visible sign of how the Dutch control and direct water through their land.

The site is best reached on foot or by bicycle and sits near the edge of Almere. The station itself is visible from the surrounding area and offers a clear view of how water management infrastructure works at this scale.

The station processes enormous quantities of water and ranks among the most powerful of its kind worldwide. Visitors often overlook how perfectly this engineering solution keeps the Dutch landscape invisible below the surface.

Location: Almere

Official opening: October 18, 1967

GPS coordinates: 52.41739,5.22460

Latest update: December 12, 2025 16:43