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.

References:

National Project Waterlinie

Castles and fortifications in Netherlands

Address

Stationsweg 10-14, Nieuwersluis, Netherlands

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Details

Founded: 1849-1851
Category: Castles and fortifications in Netherlands

Rating

4.4/5 (based on Google user reviews)

User Reviews

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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