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Vrouwenpolder (NL), Oosterscheldekering -- 2022 -- 5023📷 Dietmar Rabich, CC BY-SA 4.0
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Oosterscheldekering

Neeltje Jans, Netherlands

Oddities

The largest of the Delta Works, a 9 km barrier of sluice gates that stays open to the tide and closes only in storms. Park on the artificial island of Neeltje Jans to walk out over the dam.

Nearest town
Neeltje Jans, Netherlands
Category
Roadside oddities
GPS
51.6395, 3.7110
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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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Zeeland and the Delta Works – body of water beside green trees and wind millsPhoto by Vishwas Katti on Unsplash
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Westkapelle Lighthouse – Lighthouse Westkapelle Hoog R04© Marc Ryckaert · CC BY 3.0
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Zwin Nature Park – Zwin Natuurpark R15© Marc Ryckaert · CC BY-SA 4.0
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Maeslantkering – body of water beside green trees and wind millsPhoto by Vishwas Katti on Unsplash
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Markt, Bruges – aerial photograph of townPhoto by Dan V on Unsplash
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Markt, Bruges

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Campsites nearby

  • Camperpark ZeelandMotorhome stopover
    8 km from Oosterscheldekering · 100 pitches
    MotorhomesElectricityShowersWaste disposalDogs allowedWi-Fi
    WebsiteOSMAdd to trip
  • Receptie RCN de SchotsmanCampsite
    9 km from Oosterscheldekering
    TentsCaravansElectricityDrinking waterShowersToiletsWaste disposal
    WebsiteOSMAdd to trip
  • Minicamping KlaverwijkCampsite
    9 km from Oosterscheldekering
    TentsCaravansMotorhomesElectricityDrinking waterShowersToilets
    WebsiteOSMAdd to trip
  • De ZandputCampsite
    9 km from Oosterscheldekering
    TentsCaravansElectricityDrinking waterShowersToiletsWaste disposal
    WebsiteOSMAdd to trip
  • De HeksenketelCampsite
    10 km from Oosterscheldekering · 25 pitches
    TentsCaravansElectricityDrinking waterWaste disposalWi-Fi
    WebsiteOSMAdd to trip
  • Veerse PotCampsite
    10 km from Oosterscheldekering
    TentsCaravansElectricityDrinking waterShowersToiletsWaste disposal
    WebsiteOSMAdd to trip

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

FAQs

Where is Oosterscheldekering?

Oosterscheldekering is in Neeltje Jans, Netherlands, at GPS 51.6395, 3.7110. It is about 11 km from Veere.

Can you camp near Oosterscheldekering?

Yes. The nearest campsite listed in OpenStreetMap is Catharina Maria Hof, about 8 km away; within 25 km there are 350 campsites and motorhome stopovers.

Which road trips pass Oosterscheldekering?

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

What is there to see near Oosterscheldekering?

Places worth a stop nearby: Westkapelle Lighthouse (22 km), Zwin Nature Park (39 km), Maeslantkering (47 km) and Markt, Bruges (59 km).

When is the best time to visit Oosterscheldekering?

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)