Durgerdam Travel Guide

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Things to Do  

Raadhuis

Raadhuis, Durgerdam

 pieter_jan_v Says:  The Durgerdam Raadhuis (Council house) also known as the Chapel, dates from 1687.It was build after a fire destroyed all the wooden houses along the dike in May 1687. 

Church of Durgerdam

Church of Durgerdam, Durgerdam

 Pijlmans Says:  There has been a church at this place since 1642. The church was completely rebuilt in 1840, using material from the old church.The church is located about 100m inland from the dike, on the road next to hotel-restaurant De Oude Taveerne (http://www.deoudetaveerne.nl/). The... 

Goudriaan route, Durgerdam

Goudriaan route, Durgerdam, Durgerdam

 Pijlmans Says:  The Goudriaan route, a hike of about 12 km, starts and finishes just outside the village Durgerdam, close to the wind turbine. There is a big parking. The hike is marked with blue stickers with "Goudriaan route", see the pictures. Actually, the description of the hike says... 

Nature and birdwatching in Amster(Durger(dam

Nature and birdwatching in Amster(Durger(dam, Durgerdam

 Pavlik_NL Says:  Nature surrounds Durgerdam. Wetlands that attract an enormous amount of birds form a natural reserve where they feed on enormous amounts of natural foodreserves. Birdwatchers do enjoy this "waterland" that surrounds Durgerdam especially and many species of our feathered... 

Sailing on the Markermeer

Sailing on the Markermeer, Durgerdam

 Pavlik_NL Says:  Sailing (and other watersports) is the number one attraction that Durgerdam offers the people that do not only come for the peace and quiet that this small village under Amsterdam offers. Along the dike on which Durgerdam is situated long wooden boardwalks are full with... 

Durgerdam, to get out of the busy citylife

Durgerdam, to get out of the busy citylife, Durgerdam

 Pavlik_NL Says:  Durgerdam is THE Amsterdam attraction if you want to get out of the city-business and noise. This rather unknown part of Amsterdam is just a half hour (public) bus tour away from the centre or a 20 minutes drive and will take you in with a smile. the friendly village along... 

Restaurants  

De Oude Taveerne: A place for a drink and a quick bite
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Cafe-restaurant
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This typical Dutch "brown café" serves drinks and simple food for lunch and dinner. It is along the dike (like everything else - haha) and has a terras that looks over the water of the Marker Meer (meer = lake). great to enjoy in the sun and see the boats go by.

Written Nov 7, 2005

Address: Durgerdamse Dijk

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Warnings and Dangers  

Durgerdam itself endangered
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Amsterdam moving in from the landside ...
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Durgerdam is enclosed on all side by Amsterdam. From the landside, Amsterdam's skyline is visible over the wetlands that form a last defense against the high rised buildings that approach steadily. Even from the waterside Durgerdam has to reckon with Amsterdam closing in. Here the new created islands are filled with large blocks and come into view from the small village along the dike. How long will it take before Durgerdam is surrounded and truely becomes a part of Amsterdam.

Written Nov 7, 2005

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Off The Beaten Path  

Funny side of punishment

Funny side of punishment, Durgerdam

 Pavlik_NL Says:  In Durgerdam, across the Oude Taveerne (cafe-restaurant), an oldfashioned "Schandpaal" stands on the dike. This item used to be for criminals and was used to publically show their failures. With head and hands locked in it, people were allowed to throw anything against the... 

The small Durgerdammer church

The small Durgerdammer church, Durgerdam

 Pavlik_NL Says:  Though now-a-days many cityfolk live in Durgerdam (tose who can afford it), the village used to be a traditional fishermen's village. Fishermen, daily endangered by the sea and the weatherconditions, were very firm believers and the church was truely the middlepoint of... 

Durgerdam, itself quite a off the beaten path spot

Durgerdam, itself quite a off the beaten path spot, Durgerdam

 Pavlik_NL Says:  Amsterdam is well known and offers an immens variety in entertainment and attractions. The Dutch capitol needs many days to be explored and maybe Durgerdam doesn;t fit inside this hectic program. Dut still, when you are interested to get out for a moment and maybe need a bit... 

Sports & Outdoors  

Cycle the dike

Cycle the dike, Durgerdam

 pieter_jan_v Says:  The dike along the IJsselmeer is ideal to travel by bicycle.A bicycle path is constructed on top of the dike and gives you a great view over both the water and the land.You only need a sunny day, not too much wind. Bicycle. 

Watersport on the Marker Meer (meer = lake)

Watersport on the Marker Meer (meer = lake), Durgerdam

 Pavlik_NL Says:  Durgerdam and the Markermeer are just made for watersports. There is always wind, which makes this environment ideal for windsurfing and sailing. Amsterdam offers many possibilities to go out in a boat (just like the old sailors of the VOC once did - haha). The Markermeer... 

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