Afsluitdijk

Afsluitdijk

The Afsluitdijk is a 32-kilometre long dike that separates the IJsselmeer from the Wadden Sea

and also directly connects the provinces of North Holland and Friesland by road. This dike runs right through the former Zuiderzee, which originally had a coastline of more than 300 kilometres, which made the area vulnerable to the water and tides. With the construction of the Afsluitdijk in 1927, the coastline was effectively shortened to just 32 kilometres, making the IJsselmeer a sweet lake, completely separated from the salt seawater on the other side of the dike. The Afsluitdijk is a very unique and impressive example of Dutch Delta design and the Vlietermonument is located on the site where the construction of the Afsluitdijk was finally closed in 1932.

Nearby flights

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Frisian Lakes sightseeing flight

Texel International Airport

In this beautiful scenery of Southwest Friesland, we will discover the versatility of the area. Nowhere in the Netherlands, you will find such a beautiful contiguous and varied water area: the famous Frisian Lakes. Canals and channels, winding rivers, special nature reserves, and historic harbour towns. It's all there. Come and fly with us over this beautiful water landscape!

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North Holland sightseeing flight

Texel International Airport

"De Kop van Noord Holland" is a part of Holland that is truly authentic. "De Kop" statistically has the most sunshine, beautiful sandy beaches, an amazing and diverse hinterland and is surrounded by three coasts: North Sea, Wadden Sea and IJsselmeer. The coastline spans an impressive 30 kilometres with beautiful beaches. We assure a breathtaking and unforgettable sightseeing flight experience.