The Zuidermeerdijk forms the imposing south-western edge of the Noordoostpolder. The dyke, built by people to reclaim part of the IJsselmeer, protects the Noordoostpolder from the turbulent waters of the IJsselmeer and the Ketelmeer.
The Zuidermeerdijk runs from Schokkerhaven, just south-east of Nagele, to the former island of Urk. North of Urk, the road continues as the Westermeerdijk; near Creil, the name changes again to the Noordermeerdijk.
From the Zuidermeerdijk, you have a sweeping view of the IJsselmeer and the Ketelmeer. On the other side, you look out over the neatly parcelled, agricultural polder landscape of the Noordoostpolder. The dyke also forms the backdrop to one of the most impressive wind farms in the Netherlands: Windpark Noordoostpolder.
