Neeltje Jans - 4 Things to Know Before Visiting

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Neeltje Jans is an artificial island in the Netherlands in the province of Zeeland. It is approximately 285 hectares and is located halfway through the Oosterscheldekering between Schouwen and Noord-Beveland. After the construction, a fun park with attractions and other various expositions were built on the island, which are now connected to the shore through the dam. Another addition of the island is a nature reserve.

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Delta Park Neeltje Jans

Delta Park Neeltje Jans

0.88km from Neeltje Jans

A majestic theme park located in the former artificial island Neeltje Jans at the Oosterschelde. In addition to the attractive nature of the Deltapark Neeltje Jans, it also plays an educational role with respect to the Delta Works. it is one of the iconic attraction in this area and also there are so many things to see and do.

Forestry Westerschouwen

Forestry Westerschouwen

4.61km from Neeltje Jans

Boswachterij Westerschouwen is the largest forest in Zeeland , located on the coast of Schouwen-Duiveland. The Westerschouwen Boswachterij, the Meeuwenduinen, the Verklikkerduinen and the Vroongronden all fall under the Kop van Schouwen. The forest is rich in birds. Birds of prey such as buzzards and hawks are present. The area is largely freely accessible to visitors. The area can be visited on foot, by bicycle or with a horse. There is also a tiled path that wheelchair users can use.

Strandexploitatie Banjaard beach

Strandexploitatie Banjaard beach

5.11km from Neeltje Jans

A nice family beach with wooden walkways to the water, a beautiful beach pavilion, beach houses and an active rescue brigade. The 3.2 kilometer-long Banjaardstrand on the north-west side of Noord-Beveland is a real gem. The family beach on the North Sea is 500 meters wide in some places and has something to offer for everyone. The beach is also accessible for the disabled.

Kop van Schouwen

Kop van Schouwen

6.64km from Neeltje Jans

The Kop van Schouwen is a Natura 2000 area in the 'dunes' category on the west side of Schouwen-Duiveland between Burgh-Haamstede and Renesse in the Dutch province of Zeeland . The area has been classified as a protected natural monument since 1978 and as a state natural monument since 1988. The varied landscape is an important habitat for many protected species.

Veerse Gatdam

Veerse Gatdam

6.81km from Neeltje Jans

The Veerse Gatdam is a dam of about one kilometer between Vrouwepolder on Walchren and D'n Banjaerd on North-Beveland. This dam is part of the Delta Works .The dam is 2.8 kilometers long and connects Walcheren with Noord-Beveland . The dam is partly constructed as an asphalt - covered dike on the Plate of Onrust . For the remainder, submersible caissons were used.

Plompe Toren

Plompe Toren

7.59km from Neeltje Jans

Plompetoren on Schouwen-Duveland was a village for a long time, called Kouuwekerke. Bie laeg waeter you can still see the streets, where they go. And also the traske e ka-je still see. Trasse see water tanks, where the water runs from the gutters - there used to be gin water pipes. That city has perished, because those people have such pride: the horses ran with golden horseshoes

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Zeeland is the westernmost and least populous province of the Netherlands. It consists of a number of islands and peninsulas. Tourism plays a major role in the province’s economy as the local beaches become tourist hotspots in the summer. German tourists, in particular, flock to Zeeland to enjoy its beautiful weather and stunning beaches.

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