The Hembrug site is an area of 42.5 hectares on the border between Amsterdam and Zaandam. The name HEMbrug refers to the form ... er railway bridge across the North Sea Canal between Zaandam and Amsterdam. HEM is the historical name for land outside the dykes, in this case in the former IJ. After the construction of the North Sea Canal, this headland was raised and became available for use. read more