The cultural history of Urk and Schokland

In Urk, time seems to have stood still. Once Urk was an island, cut off from the inhabited world. Years of isolation made the village what it is today. The people there have therefore developed in their own way, which is also reflected in the environment. For example, the fish trade is big, as it was the main source of income on the island over the years. Today, Urk has been reclaimed as part of the Northeast Polder, yet Urk remains a unique piece of the Netherlands. With its very own culture and population, the village has managed to hold its own over the centuries. The seaside village with the Urk harbor and lighthouse is definitely worth seeing! Schokland, too, was once an island. People even lived there until 1855. Now it has become a protected area after reclamation. Thus, there are still some houses that date from the time before the reclamation. Nature is developing and more and more plants and animals are beginning to show up. For lovers of culture and history, this route is highly recommended!