The Canal Zone, including the Campina grounds as well as the NRE site, proves to be a popular place even outside of the annual Dutch Design Week. More and more creatives, innovative eateries, and other must-visits settle down in this emerging factory area. A few examples are PHOOD, creative collective NUL ZES, and Onomatopee. Want to talk about history? It's everywhere: in the DAF Museum, the former factories and the raw, relaxed atmosphere. Our tip: stay at Hotel Mariënhage for an unforgettable visit!
The NRE site was founded in 1899 and had a long history as a gas plant. Today, it is a small but lively and creative area. Among other things, there are several design studios, the Heritage House, and the Cyklist cycling cafe.
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Fun facts
The Canal Zone consists of several sites, including the NRE site and the former Campina grounds.
The NRE site has a long history as a former gasworks site and has undergone many transformations since its foundation in 1899.
The number five in the name Fifth NRE is a clear reference to the time of municipal utilities on this piece of land. At that time this building was better known as 'building 5'.
DAF is still known all over the world, thanks to its history as a proud cargo and former car manufacturer. In 1928 Hub van Doorne started a trailer factory, which later became DAF.
Huize de Laak used to be the villa of Anton Philips and still houses many art treasures. However, in 2014 a Rembrandt was stolen from this monument.
Almost every building in the Canal Zone has some sort of history. For example, the Koelhuis is housed in a former Campina freezer building and you can see details of the former milk reception coming through at Bottle Distillery.
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