Surroundings ECO Grevelingenstrand

Fancy a day of action on and in the water? Then Brouwersdam is the place to be! Here you can find windsurfing, sailing and many more water sports activities. No experience? No problem; you can also take lessons.

Did you know that the Grevelingenmeer is the largest saltwater lake in Western Europe? There are many ways to enjoy the lake and the surrounding area. Take a short walk along the dike between Den Osse and Brouwershaven. Climb the Ouddorp aan Zee lighthouse and look out over Lake Grevelingen and the North Sea. Spot grazing horses on the sandbar Dwars in the Weg. The Grevelingenmeer is perfect for relaxing or water sports.

A ramp of nearly 8 meters high with three slides and a landing that guarantees a refreshing dip in the Grevelingenmeer ... With the special Sunset Water Jump Clinic you can even enjoy the sunset while jumping.

Imagine yourself back in time with a ride on a historic tram from the RTM museum at Port Zélande. For even more of these beautiful surroundings, you can combine the tram ride with a boat trip on the Grevelingenmeer. Please note the changing departure times. We would like to refer you to the website for more information.

Museumhaven Zeeland is a museum at two locations. Outside, in the old medieval harbour of Zierikzee, you can view a beautiful fleet of ships up close. The indoor location offers ships that are being restored.

Near the park you will find the Zuiderdiep swimming pool. Here you can splash a wonderful day and it is always fun for young and old in the water. The perfect refreshment!

Pay a visit to a sick seal! Learn how seals are rescued and cared for at the A Seal shelter for seals. rnrnYou can also learn all about the habitat of seals and enjoy regularly organised exhibitions. Come visit the seals and help lift their spirits. After all, everyone deserves a little extra attention when they’re sick. Once the seals are healthy again, they can return to the sea u2013 and you can be there to watch! Visit the website for information on attending the next release date.

Remember and commemorate the North Sea Flood by visiting Museum Watersnood 1953. Children can go on various quests, making them learn about the past and future of water management in a playful manner.

Want to go enjoy the beautiful Grevelingenmeer from the water? At Aquavitesse you can rent a canoe or a sup, among other things. Bring your sandwiches and have a pleasant picnic along the way on one of the many islands. Fun for everyone!

The museum consists of an old village shop, a fire department station and a period room. The collection includes earthenware, farming and fishing gear, funerary hatchments, paintings and so on. The museum is located in seven gabled houses from the seventeenth century, which are interlinked on the inside.

What to do in case of fire? In Amsterdam they had come up with a solution in 1413 already: 'Shout out loud the words Fire, Fire, Fire!' The city had over 12,000 buckets at its disposal. You can discover many more facts in the National Fire Brigade Museum, which has a unique collection of fire fighting equipment from around 1550 to date.

Spend a day on the Haringvliet on a sloop, motorboat or a family fun-boat. Right next to the Cape Helius holiday resort you will find the Helius boat rental firm.