Dates and mooring
Here you’ll find the Vlotburg’s current schedule and mooring locations. Find out when and where you can next visit the floating museum.
Museumsschiff Vlotburg in Zwartsluis
21.11. - 01.12.2024
Zwartsluis, Netherlands
Source: Wikipedia
Capon of Zwartsluis
Zwartsluis in 1649 by J. Blaeu
Always wanted to explore the Middle Ages? Visit us in Zwartsluis.
Location: aan de Havendijk
Naast Rondweg 1, 8064PA in Zwartsluis.
History,
In 1398 the port Swarte Sluys was first mentioned. Zwartsluis has been transit port for peat from Drenthe towards Holland. Nowadays, the port is mainly used by recreationists and one finds employment in shipbuilding.
Between 1765 and 1798, Zwartsluis was the place where many Jewish families from a wide radius had their newborn boys circumcised. In the surviving circumcision register, place names such as Dwingeloo, Lemmer, Kampen and Blokzijl can be found.
In 1398 the port Swarte Sluys was first mentioned. Zwartsluis has been transit port for peat from Drenthe towards Holland. Nowadays, the port is mainly used by recreationists and one finds employment in shipbuilding.
Between 1765 and 1798, Zwartsluis was the place where many Jewish families from a wide radius had their newborn boys circumcised. In the surviving circumcision register, place names such as Dwingeloo, Lemmer, Kampen and Blokzijl can be found.
Source: Wikipedia
Capon of ZwartsluisZwartsluis in 1649 by J. Blaeu
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Discover the everyday lives of knights, craftsmen and ordinary people on board the floating museum.
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