Discover Vlaardingen: Holiday Rentals, Nature and Fishing History

Vlaardingen combines natural areas with a distinctly maritime urban history. In Klauterwoud, there is an adventurous nature play area.

Further information about the area can be found at Vlaardingen.

Nature

Those seeking nature and relaxation will find Broekpolder, a nature and recreation area that covers a quarter of Vlaardingen's municipal area. This means that this landscape occupies a clearly defined part of the city. De Ruigte is a core nature area within Broekpolder. It includes open spaces, bodies of water and diverse vegetation. A herd of Scottish Highland cattle is also part of De Ruigte. The different elements of this natural area therefore range from open and water-dominated spaces to specifically designated vegetation and livestock.

Culture

Those interested in archaeology will find Masamuda in Vlaardingse Broekpolder, an educational open-air archaeological site. Masamuda reconstructs prehistoric buildings. Buildings from the Middle Ages are also reconstructed there. At Masamuda, the distant past is presented in an accessible way. Prehistory and the Middle Ages appear as two distinct historical periods, conveyed at the same location through reconstructed buildings.

The authentic gallery windmill Molen Aeolus dates from 1790. Traditional wind power is converted into mechanical energy inside it. Grain is milled using traditional craftsmanship. The mill thus combines its historic structure with a specifically described mechanical process. The VL.92 Balder was originally a zeillogger. It was originally used for herring fishing with a drift net. The ship therefore represents a form of fishing that was closely associated with catching herring.

History

The historic “Water” city walk takes you through Vlaardingen's fishing past. It explores the city's relationship with water. It also addresses the regulation of the harbour water. The walking tour therefore combines fishing history with the question of how water was used and regulated within the city.

Koningin Wilhelminahaven has a strong herring-fishing history. It also has a maritime heritage. Both connections form part of this harbour's inherited identity.

In Vlaardingen, three areas have been designated as nationally protected townscapes. These three areas are of national cultural and historical importance. The designation applies to exactly three areas and preserves their historical classification as townscapes.

Museum Vlaardingen traces its origins to the founding of the Vlaardingsche Oudheidkamer en Visscherijmuseum. This organisation was founded in 1920. The museum's origins therefore lie in an institution whose foundation is clearly dated to 1920.

Geographical Setting

Expeditie Vlaardingen explores the history of the city centre. This exploration includes audio, video and augmented reality. The history is conveyed through several forms of media.

The VL.92 Balder is located at Westhavenkade 54. It is in the centre of Vlaardingen. It is opposite the museum. The address, central location and position opposite the museum are among the stated location references for the ship.

A guided tour of the tower of the Grote Kerk leads to the approximately 38-metre-high “Trans”. The “Trans” offers views over Vlaardingen and the surrounding area. The tower dates from 1746. The bellows of the church organ are located in the tower. It also houses the Oranjecarillon. The tower tour therefore includes both the approximately 38-metre-high “Trans” and views over Vlaardingen and the surrounding area. The tower's historical and musical details range from its construction year, 1746, to the organ bellows and Oranjecarillon.

Walking routes in Vlaardingen pass through historic streets. They also lead past murals. Urban history and visible wall art exist side by side along these routes.

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