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Past and Present
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Schokland has a long history. Periodically the area was land, alternating with times that the water prevailed. Even in prehistoric times it presented people with an attractive location to live, but eventually the sea increased its influence. Partly due to human intervention, Schokland turned into an island in the Zuider Zee during the Middle Ages. The island got smaller and smaller and was ever more likely to disappear into the waters altogether. It turned out otherwise. In 1942 the sea around Schokland was reclaimed and laid dry as a polder, called Noordoost polder, and at present the island is sitting in the middle of the land as a testimony to the fact that, for the time being, man has won the battle against the sea in its favor.
Schokland’s history is symbolic for the Netherlands and its never ceasing battle against the water, which is also its richest resource.
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Map of Schokland in the 18th century
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View of Zuidpunt
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Emmeloord harbor
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Foundations of the lighthouse at Zuidpunt
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View of the harbor at Emmeloord
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View of Schokland from the South
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Church foundations at Zuidpunt
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Aerial view of Schokland
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View of Middelbuurt from the North
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Eastern shore of Schokland
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Ship wreck
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Water well
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Western shore
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