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The Historic Great Flood of 1953 in Netherlands Private Tour
South Holland, Netherlands, Europe
Amsterdam, Netherlands, Europe
$707.60
This is an experience gift voucher. The recipient will book the experience after
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Overview
The Zeeland Great Flood Tour delves into the tragic events of the 1953 storm that devastated the South-West of the Netherlands. This journey takes you through historical sites and memorials, highlighting the resilience of the affected communities.
- 🕰️ 10-11 hours tour duration includes travel time for a comprehensive exploration.
- 🚐 Pickup from your location is included for a convenient start to your adventure.
- 👨🏫 An English-speaking human tour guide will lead you through the significant sites.
- ⚰️ Visit the cemetery of Oude Tonge, the village hardest hit, where 305 victims were buried in the dyke.
- 🏛️ Explore the Watersnoodmuseum housed in historic caissons, with admission priced at €13.50 per person.
- 🥪 Enjoy a lunch break while strolling around Zierikzee, witnessing its Medieval gate and city wall.
- 🌊 Stop in Colijnsplaat, where villagers heroically prevented their flood gate from collapsing during the disaster.
- 📍 View the Oosterschelde Storm Barrier from Neeltje Jans, featuring 62 vertical doors for estuary protection.
- 🚢 Experience the return journey across the Delta Works, including the Brouwersdam and the Haringvlietdam.
- ☕ Complimentary coffee and/or tea is included to keep you refreshed throughout the tour.
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The experience offers several options. This price includes:
Zeeland Great Flood 1-3 pax
Pickup included
Pickup included
Tour guide
Language: English
Human tour guide
Availability depends on seasonality and number of participants. Bookings can not be made for the same day. Please read our TnC’s.
When giving as a gift, your recipient can choose a date at their convenience during a booking process. Otherwise, you can choose one after checkout and voucher redemption.
When giving as a gift, your recipient can choose a date at their convenience during a booking process. Otherwise, you can choose one after checkout and voucher redemption.
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The experience offers several options, check yours above
- Guide
- Watersnoodmuseum
- Lunch
- Coffee and/or Tea
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Oude-TongeAfter a 1,5 hours drive from Amsterdam we arrive at the cemetery of Oude Tonge. This village was hardest hit during the flood of 1953. The 305 victims were buried in the dyke. The only dry place available. Looking at the names and ages on the graves we are humbled by the impact of the flood and the strength of nature..
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WatersnoodmuseumThe last gap was closed in November 1953 at Ouwerkerk. Four Phoenix caissons were used. Those are the same type as the ones used for the D-Day harbour in Arromanches, Normandy. Now the caissons house the museum creating a special atmosphere for your visit. Admission € 13,50 p.p.
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Zuidhavenpoort ZierikzeeIn the city of Zierikzee we stroll around and enjoy our lunch break. The Medieval gate and city wall testify of its ancient origins. In the Golden Age Zierikzee was a rich and powerful trading city. It still shows, even though the city was flooded in 1953.
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ColijnsplaatOn our way to the Oosterschelde Storm Barrier we make a short stop in the typical Zeeland village of Colijnsplaat. In that fatal night in 1953 the flood gate was about to break. Putting their shoulders into it the villagers prevented collapse. But they were tiring. At the end of their strength a miracle happened that saved the village.
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From Work island Neeltje Jans we have a good view on the Oosterschelde Storm Barrier. With 62 vertical doors it can be closed to protect the Oosterschelde estuary. Normally it is open so the unique natural qualities of the area are preserved. A visit to Deltapark Neeltje Jans is NOT included in this program.
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On our way back we cross the Oosterschelde Storm Barrier, the Brouwersdam and the Haringvlietdam and see the sea side of the Delta Works in all its glory. The way back also leads us through part of the large Port of Rotterdam.
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The Historic Great Flood of 1953 in Netherlands Private Tour
South Holland, Netherlands, Europe
Amsterdam, Netherlands, Europe
$707.60
This is an experience gift voucher. The recipient will book the experience after
they redeem the gift voucher.
How it works?
01
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You choose from 10,000+ experience gifts
02
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We deliver the eVoucher or the Physical box to the recipient
03
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Recipient books the experience and creates unforgettable memories!