PampusSmallest island in the Netherlands
Address: Postbus 90 - Rembrandtplein
1398 ZH - The Outskirts
NH
Nearest Bus or Train:Rai: tram 4
Open Hours:Departure from Muiden: Apr-Oct: 10:30a onwards Sa-Su & 1:30p Tu-F; May-Sept: 10:30a onwards: Tu-Su
The island of Pampus was built at the end of 19th Century as part of the line of defence around the city borders - de Stelling van Amsterdam. The main objective was to protect the city of Amsterdam from attacks by German marine troops. The Afsluitdijk - the IJsselmeer dam - hadn't been built. The location was picked for its shallow waters - ships easily got stuck there, which gave rise to the Dutch saying 'voor Pampus liggen' - to be worn out. The soldiers had a harsh time on the island, as the humidity level was high and the average temperature about ten degrees Celsius. The fort on the island never took part in any kind of warfare. The Stelling van Amsterdam became outdated with the development of new military weapons like fighter planes. Pampus hasn't served as fortification since 1933. To visit to Pampus you'll have to go to the castle Muiderslot in Muiden and take the ferry to Pampus.
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