Zeeland and the Delta Works

What should you know before visiting Zeeland and the Delta Works?

No motorway tolls or vignettes expected for a car.

• Wild camping is not allowed in Zeeland. Overnight stays are on campsites and official campervan pitches, including some free ones that usually have a maximum stay.
• The Delta Works followed the North Sea flood of 31 January 1953. Eight of them are in Zeeland, including the Oosterschelde barrier and the 10.5 km Oesterdam.
• The Oosterschelde barrier closes the estuary at extreme high water. Check visiting and opening details for Neeltje Jans beforehand.

The drive

The tourist board gives no fixed order, so you can go north to south or west to east. The Oosterschelde barrier connects Schouwen-Duiveland and Noord-Beveland, and the work island of Neeltje Jans hosts a Delta Works theme park. The Veerse Gatdam links Noord-Beveland with Walcheren. Places on the way include Middelburg, Veere, Zierikzee, Goes, Vlissingen, Yerseke and Breskens. The Watersnoodmuseum stands in Ouwerkerk.

Planning

You can plan one, three or seven days and stay inland or follow the coast. Lay-bys with views are found along the Zeeland Bridge and the dams. The tourism site also names the Philipsdam and the Oosterschelde barrier as viewpoints. The Zandkreekdam, Grevelingendam, Brouwersdam and Philipsdam are also Delta Works. Check current road conditions beforehand.

Camping

Wild camping is not allowed in the Netherlands, and the Zeeland tourism site names only official campervan pitches and campsites. Examples are Camperpark Brouwersdam, De Zandweg in Zierikzee and Stadscamping Zeeland in Middelburg. Free pitches usually have basic amenities, few spaces and often a maximum stay. The tourist information point Inulst publishes a list.

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