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In the Frisian village of Spanga stands a monumental building. The current Spanga Bell Tower was installed in the Spanga cemetery in 1989. After construction, there was no money left to purchase a bell. You can read below about how this happened.

Since the last ice age, the Linde River has meandered through the Stellingwerf landscape. The river rises near the hamlet of Tronde in Ooststellingwerf and, before the construction of the Noordoostpolder, flowed into the sea near Kuinre. In the Middle Ages, the Linde served as the northern boundary of the bishopric of Utrecht. Today, it forms part of the border between Ooststellingwerf and Weststellingwerf, and further afield, the provincial border between Friesland and Overijssel.

The De Rietvink windmill, built in 1855 on the Grote Veenpolder, was fitted with an American windmill in 1921 to keep the area dry. After being decommissioned in 1964, it became a holiday home. Around 2005, the windmill fell into disrepair, but new owners began a thorough restoration in 2008 with the help of millwrights and volunteers. In 2010, De Rietvink turned again for the first time in 16 years and has been in regular operation ever since. Next to the windmill is a charming tea garden with a terrace for a refreshing drink in the sun!

On the southern shore of Lake Tjeukemeer lies the historic Echten Pumping Station. Built in 1913 to drain the Veenpolder near Echten, the pumping station was designated a protected monument in 2001. After a thorough restoration, it has returned to its former glory. Today, it houses an art gallery. This unique combination of historic pumping station, art, and beautiful scenery makes it a special place to visit.

Always a nice place to stop with lots of shipping

The cycle paths around the sea are wonderful and suitable for all types of tires.

Beautiful view of the sea.

When the weather is good, many boats can be seen on the water.