Voorne-Putten and 

Land of Voorne

The Landscape

Just beyond the largest port in Europe lies a green island, separated only by lakes, rivers, and canals, where peace and space shape the everyday view. The landscape of Voorne-Putten and the Land of Voorne are dominated by vast dunes and meadows, long stretches of dikes, winding creeks, and an abundance of water. A network of ditches, canals, and waterways cuts through the land, while the many sea and polder dikes stand as reminders of how the land was slowly reclaimed from the sea. From their elevated position, these dikes offer breathtaking vistas over the wide-open landscape.

The characteristic delta landscape of the Zeeland and South Holland islands truly comes to life in the southern part of the island. Here, the untamed dynamics of the delta still thrive, with creeks, mudflats, salt marshes, and reed beds allowing nature to follow its own course. At the heart of this landscape lies Hellevoetsluis, a town steeped in maritime history. Once the home port of the Dutch fleet, its imposing fortifications and the old dry dock bear witness to a time when ships made their final preparations here before embarking on distant journeys.