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Kick-off Vestingdriehoekdagen

Kick-off Vestingdriehoekdagen

Op zaterdag 29 mei klinkt het startschot voor de...

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Op Pad in het Groene Hart

Op Pad in het Groene Hart

In mei start de campagne Op Pad in het Groene Hart....

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Herstel oostelijke vestingwallen Muiden

Herstel oostelijke vestingwallen Muiden

De werkzaamheden zijn nog in volle gang. Het herstel...

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Waterlinie Journaal aflevering 4

Waterlinie Journaal aflevering 4

De vierde aflevering van het Waterlinie Journaal staat online....

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Archeologen doen onderzoek naar de verloren Statensluis

Archeologen doen onderzoek naar de verloren Statensluis

Gouda is bekend om zijn Goudse kaas, stroopwafels en...

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Geslaagd symposium vrijdag 9 april 2021

Geslaagd symposium vrijdag 9 april 2021

Het digitaal symposium van afgelopen vrijdag was wederom een...

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Discover the fortified cities

The gunpowder fumes have long gone and the cannon roars have grown quiet; the fortified cities have done their jobs. In the 19th century, the waterline ceased to exist and many fortified cities directly demolished the ramparts and the gates, to make access easier. Yet, all of them still have beautiful, cosy, and historic centres. Discover the different fortified cities below.

Fort Wierickerschans

Icoon van de waterlinie

Gorinchem

Hoeksteen van twee linies

Gouda

Steunpost achter de linie

Leerdam

Glasstad

Montfoort

Vestingstadje a/d IJssel

Muiden

Met het Muiderslot

Naarden

Fraaiste vestingstad

Nieuwersluis

Strategisch gelegen

Nieuwpoort

Parel van de linie

Oudewater

Aan de IJssel

De Ronde Venen

Gemeente met twee linies

Schoonhoven

ZIlverstad aan de Lek

Vianen

Neutraal in het rampjaar

Weesp

Poort naar Amsterdam

Woerden

Hoofdkwartier in de linie

Woudrichem

Stad aan drie rivieren

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Walking, cycling, and sailing routes

The Old Dutch Waterline has special cycling and walking routes to introduce you to its cultural heritage. The Old Dutch Waterline, which is predominantly located in the Groene Hart region (literally meaning ‘Green Heart’, a relatively thinly populated area located in-between the major Dutch cities), is worth seeing and experiencing, so go out there and discover the different routes.

Twee Provinciën route

wandeling 4 km

Rampjaarroute Woerden- Zwammerdam

fietstocht 45 km

Waterliniepad Noord: van Muiden naar Woerden

wandeltocht 109 km

Stories of the Old Dutch Waterline

There are many stories connected with the Old Dutch Waterline, in which Prince William III, who later acquired the title of ‘stadhouder’ played a big role. Like the story about Naarden, which was first conquered by the Watergeuzen (a group of rebels), subsequently by the Spaniards, William III, the French, and eventually by William III again. Or the story of Prince William III who did not realise that thaw could have big consequences; about the child he saved; or …

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The history of the OHW

Where does the Old Dutch waterline originate from, who thought of the idea, what was the purpose, and how does it actually work?

Read more about the history here

Questions about OHW

Do you want to know more about the Old Dutch Waterline, do you have specific questions, are you looking for material for your presentation?

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Publications

The Old Dutch Waterline foundation has several publications such as Magazine UNIEk, brochures and books. See if there is something that suits you. You can order via this form.

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News

The Old Dutch Waterline foundation organizes a diverse set of activities, such as the Waterline festival. Do you want to stay informed? Take a look at the news.

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