Wouda pumping station

Jeroen den Dunnen

7 months ago

The world's biggest steam pumping station, which is not just a historic site, but still in use more than a century after it was built. Very well-preserved beautiful building and surroundings. Knowledgeable guides. With children it's best to visit on a Friday for a specific guided tour for kids.

Captain Pete

9 months ago

Fantastic opportunity to visit the world’s largest steam pumping station still in operation. The machinery still looks like new and is obviously lovingly cared for. Friendly and knowledgeable guides. Can be seen in steam during the winter months, but still worthwhile visiting in the summer.

JP

9 months ago

Pumping Station from 1920 which is still used to this date in case of high water levels inland. Unesco heritage site. Also a museum, buy tickets online in advance (same day possible) Guided tours through the pumping station and steam shed.

Levon

11 months ago

Online reservation was not really needed in advance (the lady was even surprised it existed). So, this is a very nice area with a shop, interactive museum at the newly built visitor center, panoramic cafe, cinema room, and of course the magnificent and shiny steam station itself. It takes around 30-40 minutes co completely explore the exposition with the movies in the visitor center on yourself + 50-60 minutes to explore the station itself with the guide tour (only guided is allowed to enter). There was a person available (they are volunteers, not paid) to guide me in English almost immediately when I arrived, but it was a slow day. 9 eur ticket all included. Surprisingly striking place given its historical importance, and would be interesting for visitors of any background.

Gerbrand Bosman

a year ago

Very impressive and still operational (on stand-by for emergencies). It's run once a year to train staff but even without it running it is a magnificent industrial monument of Dutch civil engineering.