"The Delta Projects" Neeltje Jans by Nathalie_B

Neeltje Jans Travel Guide: 16 reviews and 43 photos

In 1953 the Netherlands' coast of Zeeland suffered the flood which took more than 1800 lives, 100000 people were evacuated and big part of land was under the water. In 1958 Delta Plan was created and introduced to the Dutch government in order to prevent future disasters like the Flood of 1953. It took almost 40 years to rise the dykes and to complete building the storm surge barrier. The Waterland Neeltje Jans tell the story of the Great Flood and provides different activities such as Flood museum, Seals' pool, Water playground, and the 30 minutes movie about the unique Delta Projects.

Before visiting the Neeltje Jans Waterland check the open hours on: www.neeltjejans.com

Addmissions:
Adults: 12,50 Euro
Children under 12 and senior citizens: 9,50 Euro

Address: Postbus 19, Burgh-Haamstede

Last visit to Neeltje Jans: Sep 2003
Intro Updated Sep 29, 2003
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Reviews (6)

The Storm Surge Barrier Things to Do (3)

Enjoy walking through the heart of the Storm Surge Barrier. You should visit this contruction inside and outside. Make... more travel advice

Seals Things to Do (3)

Right behind the entrance building, by the sea beach you'll find the Seal Pool. There are 4 or 5 of them, fat , lazy,... more travel advice

Getting a ride at Neeltje Jans Transportation (1)

If you don't feel like walking and would like to see everything that the Waterland Neeltje Ajns has to offer, take ride... more travel advice

The 1953 Flood Museum. Things to Do (3)

The Museum tells the wonderfull story of the Delta Projects and of course has an exhibiton which covers all the... more travel advice

Tourist Traps (1)
Coooooooooold!!!!

Restaurants (1)
Something to eat

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chiara76 Aug 23, 2005 at 12:29 AM

Nice photos and infos. Greetings from Warsaw.
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aadil Oct 16, 2004 at 4:08 AM

Pretty pictures of the powerful sea made humble sometimes to keep the lowlands safe!!!
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JLBG Jul 5, 2004 at 2:03 PM

Very good page full of informative tips on a fascinating place.
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Alphons May 10, 2004 at 1:52 AM

Very nice page, i was last summer too in Neeltje Jans, i have a lot of Dutch pages, maybe will you take a look on it, greetings Alphons...
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patrikske Mar 19, 2004 at 4:43 PM

Wonderful page, Nathalie !
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Braveheart.southafrr Jan 10, 2004 at 7:07 AM

hi nathalie great photo`s .........kenneth
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ettenaj Nov 27, 2003 at 11:51 AM

Quite an interesting page with good tips.
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Jim_Eliason Nov 26, 2003 at 3:42 PM

Interesting, It was weird when I was in the netherlands to drive through the country side and then come up to a creek or canal that was way above the land.
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Docu2001 Nov 22, 2003 at 3:52 AM

Holding back the sea ... Are humans that wise?
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Pavlik_NL Nov 18, 2003 at 11:46 AM

The place to see that Holland and the sea have not only been friends through the centuries! Amazing, huh, a country that's for 1/3 under the sealevel. Greets, Paul