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Hoek van Holland Travel Guide: 51 reviews and 262 photos

The battle against the sea.

Here in Hoek van Holland they also have a large storm surge barrier which can close of the main gateway to the Rotterdam Harbours. Offcourse they use it only in emergency situations to protect the inhabitants of the Netherlands.

More about this can be read in my off the beaten path tips.

Picture take April 8, 2007

Found them...

Sunset at Hoek van Holland

Hoek van Holland is a place that is officially part of Rotterdam. The strange thing is that in between Rotterdam and Hoek van Holland you have Schiedam, Vlaardingen, Maassluis, Maasdijk and 's Gravenzande...don't know what Rotterdam has to do with it but i guess Rotterdam wanted to have a beach...

The beach as it's meant to be

The Hoek van Holland beach on a hot day

This summer of 2003 is on of the better ones we had in the Netherlands we are now (august 6, 2003) in the middle of a heat wave week. Temperatures during the day are around 30 to 35 degrees celcius. We went to the beach today to have a drink at a beach house and walk a little... When we went back by train we sweated like crazy inside the big yellow dutch railway train without any form of airco..

Picture take August 6, 2003 14:54

Pros and Cons

Pros:Great for a walk
Cons:Very Crowded when there's sunshine
In a nutshell:Nice beach, sometimes crowded and no clear water

Last visit to Hoek van Holland: Apr 2006
Intro Updated Apr 9, 2007
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Panorma picture of the barrier - Hoek van Holland

Go see the Maeslant Storm Surge Barrier. Off The Beaten Path (2)

It's an interesting trip on which you can see how the Netherlands protect their land against high water. The Storm Surge... more travel advice

Walk through the dunes... Favorites (1)

Beside that a walk to the dunes can be very relaxing, it is also a place where you can find a bit of history. At many... more travel advice

Hot air balloon near the hoek van holland beach - Hoek van Holland

Watch a ballon trying to land. Off The Beaten Path (2)

While we were driving away we noticed a hot air ballon. We stopped to watch it and noticed they were trying to land. But... more travel advice

Niki running away for a wave - Hoek van Holland

Walking, sitting or posing on the Pier Warnings and Dangers (1)

When you go on the Pier when the weather is some what rough you could get wet. I suppose it isn't smart to go on there... more travel advice

Things to Do (1)
Walk around in The Fort At...

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RoyJava Oct 17, 2007 at 4:56 AM

Hey Michel... heb Hoek van Holland eindelijk ontdekt, enjoyed your VT Hoek van Holland pages, bye bye tot ziens, groet RoyJava
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JetlagCity Jan 5, 2005 at 11:30 AM

Looks like a really nice getaway from the big city! We have some parks in WA state that were built around old forts, too.
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Confucius May 17, 2003 at 9:52 AM

I'll remember this trick next time I bring a Chinese delegation to Holland.
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traveldave May 1, 2003 at 8:47 AM

Nice start. I'd like to see more pictures, after you find them.