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Afsluitdijk – Haven Den Oever📷 Gouwenaar, Public domain

Afsluitdijk

Den Oever, Netherlands

Oddities

A 32 km dam with a motorway on top, separating the sea from a freshwater lake since 1932.

Nearest town
Den Oever, Netherlands
Category
Roadside oddities
GPS
53.0000, 5.1300

Hours, fees and access change. Confirm with the operator or park before you go.

Good to know

Best time to go

JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec

The most pleasant months are usually June–September. Still fine, with some compromises, in May. Cold, short days in January–February. (Estimate from long-term temperature averages, terrain and pass seasons)

Getting there

  • Netherlands: No motorway tolls for cars. 100 km/h on motorways between 6:00 and 19:00.

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Campsites nearby

  • Natuurkampeerterrein Het Bos RoeptCampsite
    13 km from Afsluitdijk
    TentsCaravansMotorhomesElectricityDrinking waterShowersToiletsWaste disposal
    WebsiteOSMAdd to trip
  • Terra IncognitoCampsite
    19 km from Afsluitdijk · 15 pitches
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    WebsiteOSMAdd to trip
  • Camping WaddenzeeCampsite
    19 km from Afsluitdijk
    TentsCaravansMotorhomesElectricityShowersToiletsWi-Fi
    WebsiteOSMAdd to trip
  • MarinaPark Beach Resort SoalCampsite
    20 km from Afsluitdijk
    TentsCaravansElectricityDrinking waterShowersToiletsWaste disposal
    WebsiteOSMAdd to trip
  • Camping HindeloopenCampsite
    20 km from Afsluitdijk
    TentsCaravansElectricityDrinking waterShowersToiletsWaste disposalNo dogs
    WebsiteOSMAdd to trip
  • NoorderschorrenCampsite
    21 km from Afsluitdijk · 15 pitches
    TentsCaravansElectricityDrinking waterShowersToiletsWaste disposal
    WebsiteOSMAdd to trip

All campsites in Netherlands · Campsite data: © OpenStreetMap contributors, ODbL 1.0 · Updated October 3, 2026

FAQs

Where is Afsluitdijk?

Afsluitdijk is in Den Oever, Netherlands, at GPS 53.0000, 5.1300. It is about 19 km from Hindeloopen.

Can you camp near Afsluitdijk?

Yes. The nearest campsite listed in OpenStreetMap is Natuurkampeerterrein Het Bos Roept, about 13 km away; within 25 km there are 85 campsites and motorhome stopovers.

Which road trips pass Afsluitdijk?

Afsluitdijk is a stop on these CampingSpirit trip guides: Tulips, windmills and dikes.

What is there to see near Afsluitdijk?

Places worth a stop nearby: Hindeloopen (19 km), Zuiderzee Museum (34 km), Eise Eisinga Planetarium (35 km) and Alkmaar Cheese Market (48 km).

When is the best time to visit Afsluitdijk?

The most pleasant months are usually June–September. Still fine, with some compromises, in May. (Estimate from long-term temperature averages, terrain and pass seasons)