The Waterwolf
Experience the battle against the water!
Get ready for a splash-tastic spectacle! In our indoor attraction The Waterwolf, you'll discover how the Dutch turned water into land, in a place where it seemed totally impossible. This thrilling and interactive show tells the story of one of the Netherlands’ greatest victories over water: the draining of the massive Haarlemmermeer lake.
- Suitable for children ages 6 and up
- A new show every 6 minutes
- Available in Dutch or English
- Indoor experience
Defeat the Waterwolf
At Madurodam you will be able to create land from water. At the pumping station, you can work together to set the world’s greatest steam engine in motion and alongside your family and friends you will experience first-hand how the Dutch turned an impossible stretch of water into land. The steam engine slowly starts to work, the sails begin to turn, the boilers ignite, steam escapes and the Madurodam pumping station shakes on its foundations... Will you manage to tame the Waterwolf? Come along and help to drain the immense Haarlem Lake.
In addition to the Waterwolf, there’s a whole lot more to experience at Madurodam. Which makes Madurodam the perfect day out in The Hague, an excursion full of marvellous things to see and do with fun activities for the whole family. Mix some beats like Dutch DJ Armin van Buuren. Learn to fly at Schiphol airport or load containers onto ships at the Port of Rotterdam. Visit our indoor attraction New Amsterdam and discover the Dutch roots of the metropolis New York. At Madurodam you’ll discover Holland’s highlights and heritage!
