The IJsselmeer, full of history

The IJsselmeer (meer = lake), formerly the Zuiderzee (South Sea) before the 30 km long Afsluitdijk was completed in the 1930's cutting it off from the North Sea and turning it into a fresh water lake.
The sailing heritage however continues to flourish and the centuries old harbours retain their character and hospitality.
Famous harbours are: Amsterdam, Enkhuizen, Volendam, Marken, Stavoren.

Things to see and do:

Sail to another town every day
Visit some centuries old historical highlights
Cross the Afsluitdijk through one of the locks

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