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Lijnden: discover the special Gemaal de Lynden

Right next to Amsterdam-West you will find Lijnden, a small village in the municipality of Haarlemmermeer. The village is named after the Gemaal de Lynden, one of the three steam pumping stations that used to drain the Haarlemmermeer. The village has about 865 inhabitants (2021). Thanks to its location near Schiphol and Amsterdam, Lijnden is a popular place for companies, but Lijnden also has many beautiful homes around the pumping station and along the water of the Ringvaart and Hoofdvaart.
De Lijnden pumping station at the end of the Hoofdvaart.

Reminder of a water-rich past: De Lynden pumping station in Lijnden

In the municipality of Haarlemmermeer, every town has an iconic building that instantly identifies the location. For Lijnden, that's Pumping station De LyndenThis historic steam pumping station, along with the De Cruquius and De Leeghwater pumping stations, contributed to the draining of the Haarlemmermeer between 1849 and 1852, and symbolizes the region's water-rich past.

Since 2005, the old steam pumping station has been out of use and replaced by a new one with three pumps and a capacity of 1.275 m³ per minute, more than half the original. The steam pumping station has been preserved as a national heritage site and stands next to the modern building, as a lasting reminder of the historical water management in Haarlemmermeer.

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Things to do in Lijnden 

Besides the pumping station, there are also other interesting places and fine restaurants in the area. At farm shop Gijzenberg you can buy fresh fruit and vegetables all year round. You can come and harvest your own sweet corn yourself – also fun and educational for the kids! 

Where exactly is Lijnden located? Above Schiphol, right next to Badhoevedorp and Amsterdam-West. From Lijnden you can also easily reach cozy Amsterdam. Perfect for a fun day out or a mini-holiday in your own country! 

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