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Delta works and Neeltje Jans
The Deltaworks are a series of constructions that protect a large area of the Netherlands from flooding. The American Society of Civil Engineers has declared the works to be one of the Seven Wonders of the Modern World. The Eastern Scheldt storm surge barrier (or Oosterscheldekering in Dutch) Â in the Zeeland province is the largest of the dams with a length of nine kilometers. Huge sluice-gate-type doors have been installed in the dam and can be closed when the water level gets too high. In this way the saltwater marine life behind the dam is preserved and fishing can continue, while the land behind the dam is safe from the water.
Next to the dam you can visit the artificial island Neeltje Jans which was created for the construction of the dam. Today there’s a water park located at the island called Deltapark Neeltje Jans. In the water park you can enjoy several attractions like a seal show, a hurricane simulator, a 3-D movie, a swinging ship, a water playground and a quick water slide.
During your visit to the Neeltje Jans water park you can visit the dam inside and outside and see the huge doors from nearby. Or you can take a boat tour to see the natural world of the Eastern Scheldt. Usually you can spot seals or porpoises during your trip! In the Delta Expo exhibition center you can watch a film about the history and construction of the unique storm surge barrier. And you can view the biggest salt water aquarium of Zeeland with colorful sea anemones, shrimps, lobsters, rays and other fish, which live in the Eastern Scheldt.
In the exposition center you can see an exposition about the North Sea Flood of 1953 where almost 200,000 hectares were flooded with sea water. There are expositions about the construction of the storm surge barrier, whales, mussels and a prehistoric mammoth as well.
A visit to the Deltaworks is a unique experience and lets you understand how the Dutch can survive in their struggle against the water!
OPENING HOURS Delta works and Neeltje Jans
These are the opening times for Deltapark Neeltje Jans:
January 1st through March 21st Monday Closed Tuesday Closed Wednesday 11:00 - 17:00 hrs Thursday 11:00 - 17:00 hrs Friday 11:00 - 17:00 hrs Saturday 11:00 - 17:00 hrs Sunday 11:00 - 17:00 hrs March 22nd through November 2nd Monday 10:00 - 17:30 hrs Tuesday 10:00 - 17:30 hrs Wednesday 10:00 - 17:30 hrs Thursday 10:00 - 17:30 hrs Friday 10:00 - 17:30 hrs Saturday 10:00 - 17:30 hrs Sunday 10:00 - 17:30 hrs November 3rd through December 31st Monday Closed Tuesday Closed Wednesday 11:00 - 17:00 hrs Thursday 11:00 - 17:00 hrs Friday 11:00 - 17:00 hrs Saturday 11:00 - 17:00 hrs Sunday 11:00 - 17:00 hrs Deltapark Neeltje Jans is closed at 1 January, 25 February and 25 December.
RATES Delta works and Neeltje Jans
There are different entrance fees depending on the season. If you come by car you will be charged a parking fee of € 3,50.
January 1st through March 21st Children under 4 Free Ages 4 through 64 € 13,50 Ages 65 and above € 12,00 March 22nd through November 2nd Children under 4 Free Ages 4 through 64 € 18,50 Ages 65 and above € 15,00 November 3rd through December 31st Children under 4 Free Ages 4 through 64 € 13,50 Ages 65 and above € 12,00 The ticket office closes one hour before park closing.
DIRECTIONS Delta works and Neeltje Jans
Delta Park Neeltje Jans is located at Faelweg 5 in Vrouwenpolder, 96 km south of Rotterdam. You can get to Neeltje Jans by teking bus 133 from Rotterdam Central Station to Vlissingen.
If you come by car you need to take highway A15 and follow the directions for Zierikzee onwards to highway A29 and main road N59). After Zierikzee follow the directions for Burgh-Haamstede. Before reaching Burgh-Haamstede, take the Westenschouwen/Middelburg exit (on to main road N57). Follow the signs for Neeltje Jans, and after that the signs for Deltapark. It will take you approximately 90 minutes to get there.You can park your car at a parking in front of the Delta park at a fee of € 3,50.
MORE INFORMATION Delta works and Neeltje Jans
More information can be found on the Delta works and Neeltje Jans internet site or by contacting them directly.
Neeltje Jans
Faelweg 5, 4354 RB Vrouwenpolder
Tel: +31 111 655655
Fax: +31 111-653164
Website: www.neeltjejans.nl
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