Wieringerwerf

Wieringerwerf is a village in the Netherlands, located in the province of North Holland. It is part of the municipality of Hollands Kroon and lies in the historic region of Wieringen on the former Wieringermeer polder.

The village developed as a planned settlement in the early 20th century, in connection with the drainage and reclamation projects that created the Wieringermeer polder after the Zuiderzee works. Its name, with werf meaning a yard or worksite, reflects its origin as a settlement built to house and serve polder workers. Wieringerwerf grew to provide housing, schooling, and everyday services for the agricultural community of the polder.

Today, Wieringerwerf sits in an extensively agricultural landscape with a modest village center. The local economy is dominated by farming and horticulture, supplemented by small businesses and services for residents. The village offers facilities typical of a small Dutch community, including a church, a primary school, and sports or cultural associations. Residents commonly travel to nearby towns for work or specialized amenities, while regional roads connect Wieringerwerf to the surrounding Noordkop region and beyond.

Administration and population: Since 2012, Wieringerwerf has been part of the municipality of Hollands Kroon, formed from the merger of several former municipalities including Wieringen. The village has an estimated population in the low thousands, commonly cited around 4,500 residents.