What is actually happening with the groundwater beneath ’s-Hertogenbosch? Since October 9, you can find out at Museum Kruithuis. A new public groundwater meter has been installed here, showing the current groundwater levels under the city. A unique addition to a place where the history of water and the fortified city come together.
A special gift
The groundwater meter is a gift from the Den Bosch-based company Miltop to Kring Vrienden van ’s-Hertogenbosch. Miltop specializes in soil and groundwater issues and hopes this donation will raise awareness about the importance of groundwater.
Although we can’t see groundwater with the naked eye, it plays a vital role in our environment. The new meter makes the groundwater level visible, allowing you to discover how prolonged drought or heavy rainfall affects the water beneath our feet.
Water: from the past to the present
Water and ’s-Hertogenbosch have been inextricably linked for centuries. The marshy landscape surrounding the city once served as a natural defense, earning Den Bosch the nickname Swamp Dragon.
Water still plays a major role today. How do we deal with drought and heavy rainfall? And how do we ensure there is enough clean water for the future?
The groundwater meter fits perfectly with the story of Museum Kruithuis, where visitors discover how the fortified city developed through the ages. This gives the historical story of water a modern-day relevance.
Combine your visit with the water walk
Want to discover even more about the water in Den Bosch? Then join the themed walk ‘From Swamp Dragon to City Delta – Discover the water of Den Bosch’ by Kring Vrienden van ’s-Hertogenbosch.
During this approximately two-hour walk, a guide will take you past the old fortifications, the Dommel, the Aa, and the City Delta. Museum Kruithuis is a special stop along the way, where you can check out the new groundwater meter and enjoy a cup of coffee or tea at Grand Café 1629.
The walk can be booked year-round via DagjeDenBosch.com
Curious? Come walk with us and discover what’s happening beneath our feet!