Fort Nieuwersluis, Nieuwersluis, Netherlands

Fort Nieuwersluis was built between 1849-1851 and was later (1880) enlarged as part of the so-called New Dutch Water line.

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National Project Waterlinie

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Bas Van Rhee (4 years ago)
We stopped to eat lunch at this wonderfully remodeled location. They have kept the authentic look, but modernized the interior and put in a small coffee/tea house and restaurant. The menu has something for everybody, especially hungry bicyclists on vacation. The area is like a backyard type of experience and the inside is like someone’s living room. They rent out several spaces for company events too. It’s a hidden gem in every sense of the word an definitely worth a visit! I’d go out of my way to go here again!

erik michiels (5 years ago)
Historical location. You can't see a lot.

timoh727heuvelrug (5 years ago)
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REISACHTIG Laura (5 years ago)
Wonderful venie for lunch or a coffee. The lemon meringue pie comes recommend. Ideally combined with a walk and talk in Loenen. More tips? Reisachtig.com

Alex Van der Laan (6 years ago)
Heerlijk in het winterzonnetje een rondje om t fort gewandeld met de honden

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