Discover the Beemster
A Unesco World Heritage Site
Discover the Beemster
The Beemster is a beautiful place. Not for nothing did UNESCO decide in 1999 to make this North Holland polder a protected world heritage site.
In addition, De Beemster hosts another world heritage site: the Stelling van Amsterdam. This defensive line winds around Amsterdam. The five forts in the Beemster belong to this line.
So there is plenty to discover and experience in the Beemster. A good reason to combine your visit to Fort Resort Beemster with an outing in this unique environment.
Out and about in the Beemster
Check out the best tips for exploring the Beemster.
On the road with a Twizzy
Discover the Beemster in a special and sustainable way in a VISIT Beemster Twizy.
Fun to do now
There is always something to do in the Beemster. Just what you feel like doing.
Discover the secret of the Beemster mills
Seeing inside & experiencing outside. Exhibition on the rise, important role and disappearance of mills in the Beemster.
Climb the Keys church tower
From a height of 32 meters, enjoy the sweeping views of the world heritage site Droogmakerij de Beemster. Soon to be booked again.
Beemster Polder
More than 400 years ago, the Beemster was still a large lake. As Amsterdam became more important and grew, more good farmland for food was needed. Therefore, wealthy merchants invested in the plan to make the lake dry.
With the help of 50 mills, the lake fell dry in 1612. The division of the new land is unique: an orderly and tight geometric pattern and you can still see it well today.
Because of its unique subdivision and exceptional example of a man-made architectural ensemble and landscape, UNESCO awarded Droogmakerij de Beemster the World Heritage designation in 1999.
Experience a World Heritage Site squared away
The Defense Line of Amsterdam
As a world heritage site, the Beemster hosts another world heritage site: the Defence Line of Amsterdam, part of the Dutch Waterways since 2021. This circular defense line is 135 kilometers long and winds around Amsterdam.
Of the 46 forts and batteries that make up the Defence Line of Amsterdam, 5 forts are located in the Beemster. The Fort near Spijkerboor is the largest and most modern fort of the Defence Line.
Fort Resort Beemster is also one of the forts; here you can see how a fort has been given a whole new purpose with respect for the monument. This has been done in such a way that the Fort received the Pieter van Vollenhoven Prize for this in 2014.
Food Chamber of Amsterdam
After reclamation, the Beemster became the food chamber of Amsterdam. Today not only to Amsterdam but much further.
The Beemster clay is an important and distinctive seasoning for Beemster Cheese and other delicious products, such as potatoes, garlic, fruit and meat.
Everything is maintained with respect for people & the environment and made with love. As a result, the flavors are real and pure. And you can taste this. Also at Fort Resort Beemster!
