The steam pumping station was built in 1867 on behalf of the then Mill Board of the Westerkogge. The pumping station was located on the Westerdijk near the water mills. …

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August 8, 2024

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A beautiful bike ride and Hoorn is always worth a visit.

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May 12, 2025

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The old lock at the former Westerkogge pumping station is an atmospheric historical spot, where water history and landscape come together. Once essential for the water management of the region, the lock now lies quietly between reed beds and meadows, with a view of the wide Dutch skies.

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Elevation 40 m

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