Historical fort route along the Defense Line of Amsterdam

From fort to fort
On this fort route you go back in time and take a circular walk from Fort north of Spaarndam to Fort south of Spaarndam in the Spaarnwoude recreation area. The fort is located in the Oude Spaarndammerpolder and, together with the Fort north of Spaarndam, is part of the larger Position near Spaarndam, which in turn is part of the Defense Line of Amsterdam. This defense line around Amsterdam was built at the end of the 18th century. The line was intended to keep the city out of enemy hands in the event of war. The position was built very widely around the city, so that food could be grown here during a prolonged siege.

Bird breeding area
The Hekslootpolder is a peat meadow area where many birds breed. On the Assendelver footpath that runs straight through this polder you can see on the right the representation of the line constructed in the mobilization years 1917-1918. See the sights of long ago, but don't forget to enjoy the natural beauty here. Fancy a snack or a drink on the go? Then settle down at Art and Theater Café Fort Zuid.

A look at Spaarndam
Take a short trip to the village of Spaarndam (at 09). Then you will come across the world-famous statue of Hansje Brinker. The story is that he prevented a flood disaster by closing a hole in the dike with his thumb.