Ir. D.F. Woudagemaal en Bezoekerscentrum
Machinehal Woudagemaal
Fietsoplaadpunt Woudagemaal
World Heritage Wouda Steam Pumping Station

World Heritage Wouda Steam Pumping Station - Lemmer

N 52.8466898 / E 5.679305

The Wouda Pumping Station is the largest working steam pumping station in the world. From far and wide you can see the sixty-metre-long chimney showing off. It has been a UNESCO World Heritage Site since 1998.

When the water is high, it still ensures dry feet for the Frisians. Queen Wilhelmina opened the Ir. D.F. Wouda Steam Pumping Station in 1920 and it is owned by Wetterskip Fryslân. Next to the pumping station you will find the modern visitor centre. It tells the story of Frisian water management and explains how the steam pumping station works. But you will also learn about the consequences of climate change and why the pumping station has been recognised by UNESCO.

Download the free Woudagemaal 360° app and experience this magisterial steam pumping station in virtual reality! Experience how steam technology works and why controlling the water in Friesland and worldwide is so necessary.

Ir. D.F. Woudagemaal en Bezoekerscentrum
Machinehal Woudagemaal
Fietsoplaadpunt Woudagemaal

World Heritage Wouda Steam Pumping Station
Gemaalweg 1
8531 PS Lemmer

Contact details
T: 0514-561814
E: info@woudagemaal.nl

Opening hours
Monday Closed
Tuesday 10:00 - 17:00
Wednesday 10:00 - 17:00
Thursday 10:00 - 17:00
Friday 10:00 - 17:00
Saturday 10:00 - 17:00
Sunday 13:00 - 17:00

Closed on Mondays, Tuesdays and Wednesdays from November to March. Open for groups/schools on request.

Reviews
No reviews were found for this pitstop.
Write a review

Did you visit this location? Help us and write a review.

Select the number of stars you award to this location (based on a maximum of 5 stars) and tell us about your experience

For safety, we want to make sure that you are a human being.