Achtermeer

The Achtermeer polder, south of Alkmaar in the Dutch province of North Holland, is the first known polder in the Netherlands.

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Places of Interest

Highlights include AFAS Stadion and Dieselgemaal J. Leegwater.

AFAS Stadion

Stadium

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AFAS Stadion is a stadium in Alkmaar, Netherlands. It is used for football matches and is the home stadium of AZ Alkmaar. AZ's women's team also plays select matches in the stadium.

Dieselgemaal J. Leegwater

Pumping station

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Dieselgemaal J. Leegwater is a pumping station.

Alkmaarderhout

Park

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Alkmaar Zaanstreek, better known internationally as AZ Alkmaar, or simply and most commonly as AZ in the Netherlands, is a Dutch professional football club from Alkmaar and the Zaan district.

Places in the Area

Nearby places include Oudorp and Heiloo.

Oudorp

Quarter

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Oudorp is a neighbourhood of Alkmaar and former village in the Dutch province of North Holland. It is located about 2 km east of the city centre. The village merged with Alkmaar in 1972. Oudorp is situated 2½ km northeast of Achtermeer.

Heiloo

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Heiloo is a municipality and town in the Netherlands, located in the province of North Holland. The community is part of the cooperation region Kennemerland and is located in the historical region of West Friesland. Heiloo had a population of 24,144 in 2021.