# Zeeland and the Delta Works

> Zeeland is made of islands and peninsulas linked by dams and bridges of the Delta Works. A tour leads from old town centres to storm surge barriers and fishin

Source: https://camping-spirit.com/destinations/zeeland-delta-route/

Zeeland is made of islands and peninsulas linked by dams and bridges of the Delta Works. A tour leads from old town centres to storm surge barriers and fishing ports.

- **Region:** Zeeland, Netherlands
- **Start / end:** Free choice, e.g. north to south or west to east
- **Suggested time:** 1, 3 or 7 days
- **Road:** Dams, bridges and coast roads
- **Best season:** Spring to early autumn

No motorway tolls or vignettes expected for a car.

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

- 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.

## FAQs

**Can I wild camp or sleep in car parks in Zeeland?**
No. According to Zeeland tourism you may only stay on official campervan pitches and campsites. The ANWB also says wild camping is not allowed in the Netherlands.

**How many Delta Works are in Zeeland?**
The tourism site lists eight: the Oosterschelde barrier, Grevelingendam, Brouwersdam, Oesterdam, Zandkreekdam, Veerse Gatdam, Philipsdam and Bathse Spuisluis. At 10.5 km the Oesterdam is the longest.

**When was the Oosterschelde barrier built?**
It was completed in 1986 and lies between Schouwen-Duiveland and Noord-Beveland. The Delta Works as a whole were declared finished in 1997.

## Places to see

- [Maeslantkering](https://camping-spirit.com/places/b5-maeslantkering/)
- [Oosterscheldekering](https://camping-spirit.com/places/b5-oosterscheldekering/)
- [Westkapelle Lighthouse](https://camping-spirit.com/places/b5-westkapelle-lighthouse/)
- [Zwin Nature Park](https://camping-spirit.com/places/b14-zwin/)
- [Atlantikwall Raversyde](https://camping-spirit.com/places/b14-raversyde/)
- [King Albert I Memorial](https://camping-spirit.com/places/b14-king-albert-memorial/)
- [Westhoek dunes](https://camping-spirit.com/places/b14-westhoek/)

## Campsites nearby

- [All campsites in Netherlands](https://camping-spirit.com/camping/netherlands/)
- [All campsites in Belgium](https://camping-spirit.com/camping/belgium/)