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Middenmeer
North Holland, Netherlands · Europe
About Middenmeer
Middenmeer sits on the route: 10 minutes from Slootdorp, 34km from Houtribdijk.
Middenmeer is in North Holland, Netherlands, with about 3,200 people. You drive on the right here. The nearest town is Slootdorp, about 4 km away.
Middenmeer is a village in the Dutch province of North Holland. It is part of the municipality of Hollands Kroon, and lies about 23 km north of Hoorn.
Middenmeer was established in 1932 under the name of Sluis III. Nearby the village was a military airfield Middenmeer in WO II used by the 1e Verkenningsgroep (1stRead more
Reconnaissance Group) of the Royal Netherlands Air Force. Now Middenmeer has an airfield for light and ultra light airplanes, Middenmeer Aerodrome.
On 1 July 1941, the Wieringermeer became a municipality, with ir. S. Smeding as its first mayor.
On 17 April 1945, the dikes of the Wieringermeer polder were blown up by the German occupying forces and the Wieringermeer was inundated. Middenmeer as well as neighboring villages had to be evacuated.
On 11 December 1945 the polder was dry again.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is there to see near Middenmeer?
Within an hour or so of Middenmeer: Texel (34 km), Houtribdijk (34 km), Afsluitdijk (38 km), Zaanse Schans (39 km).
Are there any good drives near Middenmeer?
The nearest famous roads are Houtribdijk, Afsluitdijk and Brouwersdam.
Where is Middenmeer?
Middenmeer is in North Holland, Netherlands, about 4 km from Slootdorp.
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Quick Information
- Population
- 3,155
- Continent
- Europe
- Country
- Netherlands
- Region
- North Holland
- Timezone
- Europe/Amsterdam
- Coordinates
- 52.8067, 4.9986
Emergency & Services
Essential numbers in Netherlands
Watch for cyclists. They generally have priority.
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Worth the detour from Middenmeer
8 notable places within an hour's drive.
famous road
Houtribdijk
A 26 km dike road (N302) running straight across the water between Enkhuizen and Lelystad, splitting the IJsselmeer from the Markermeer with sea views on both sides.
34 km · about 40 min drive
famous road
Afsluitdijk
A 32km causeway sealing off the Zuiderzee, this dead-straight engineering marvel is one of Europe's great driving roads.
38 km · about 45 min drive
landmark
Zaanse Schans
A riverside open-air village of working green windmills, clog makers and cheese sheds just north of Amsterdam.
39 km · about 45 min drive
photogenic
Marken
Former Zuiderzee island village on a causeway north of Amsterdam, its green-and-black wooden houses raised on stilts and mounds against floods; walk out to the Paard van Marken lighthouse on the dike.
39 km · about 45 min drive
cafe
Winkel 43
Corner café on Amsterdam's Noordermarkt whose towering cinnamon-heavy appeltaart with whipped cream is widely held to be the Netherlands' best apple pie: the queue on Saturday market morning is part of the ritual.
48 km · about 55 min drive
landmark
Dam Square
Historic heart of Amsterdam flanked by the Royal Palace, the Nieuwe Kerk, and the National Monument.
49 km · about 55 min drive
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Royal Palace Amsterdam
Imposing 17th-century palace on Dam Square built during the Dutch Golden Age, still used for royal functions.
49 km · about 55 min drive
Driving roads near Middenmeer
3 named roads, passes and coastal drives within 150km.
- 34 kmHoutribdijkA 26 km dike road (N302) running straight across the water between Enkhuizen and Lelystad, splitting the IJsselmeer from the Markermeer with sea views on both sides.
- 38 kmAfsluitdijkA 32km causeway sealing off the Zuiderzee, this dead-straight engineering marvel is one of Europe's great driving roads.
Driving in Netherlands
- Drives on
- the right
- Petrol
- ~€2.04/litre
- Motorway tolls
- None
When to drive here
April to October
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