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Maeslantkering – body of water beside green trees and wind mills📷 Photo by Vishwas Katti on Unsplash
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Maeslantkering

Hoek van Holland, Netherlands

Oddities

The storm-surge barrier that guards Rotterdam: two floating gates, each as long as the Eiffel Tower is tall, lying open on the banks of the Nieuwe Waterweg. The visitor centre explains how it closes.

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Hoek van Holland, Netherlands
Category
Roadside oddities
GPS
51.9556, 4.1639
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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 and October. 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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Nearby

Delft Market Square – (48-365) Midwinter Photowalk (5281611722)© Sander van der Wel from Netherlands · CC BY-SA 2.0
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Delft Market Square

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2025-07-18 Mauritshuis 03© Szilas · CC BY 4.0
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Campsites nearby

  • Camping AntoniushoeveCampsite
    3 km from Maeslantkering
    TentsCaravansElectricityDrinking waterShowersToiletsWi-Fi
    WebsiteOSMAdd to trip
  • Hoek van HollandCampsite
    5 km from Maeslantkering
    TentsCaravansElectricityDrinking waterShowersToiletsWaste disposal
    WebsiteOSMAdd to trip
  • Mini Camping RoosCampsite
    7 km from Maeslantkering
    TentsCaravansShowersToiletsWaste disposalWi-Fi
    WebsiteOSMAdd to trip
  • Hoeve BouwlustCampsite
    8 km from Maeslantkering
    TentsCaravansElectricityDrinking waterShowersToiletsWaste disposal
    WebsiteOSMAdd to trip
  • Het ZonneveldCampsite
    10 km from Maeslantkering
    TentsCaravansElectricityDrinking waterShowersToiletsWaste disposal
    WebsiteOSMAdd to trip
  • ZwetzoneCampsite
    10 km from Maeslantkering
    TentsCaravansMotorhomesElectricityDrinking waterShowersToiletsWaste disposalWi-Fi
    WebsiteOSMAdd to trip

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

FAQs

Where is Maeslantkering?

Maeslantkering is in Hoek van Holland, Netherlands, at GPS 51.9556, 4.1639. It is about 15 km from Delft.

Can you camp near Maeslantkering?

Yes. The nearest campsite listed in OpenStreetMap is Camping Antoniushoeve, about 3 km away; within 25 km there are 64 campsites and motorhome stopovers.

Which road trips pass Maeslantkering?

Maeslantkering is a stop on these CampingSpirit trip guides: Zeeland and the Delta Works.

What is there to see near Maeslantkering?

Places worth a stop nearby: Delft Market Square (15 km), Mauritshuis (17 km), Scheveningen Pier (19 km) and Cube Houses (23 km).

When is the best time to visit Maeslantkering?

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