The Oosterschelde

Powered by the tides!

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The Oosterschelde is the eastern estuary of the Schelde. It only grew to its present size in the Middle Ages, through sand silting, land reclamation and dike construction. As a tidal area, mixing sea and freshwater, it is home to a very rich diversity – thousands of species – of plants, birds and animals.

The estuary was designated as a national park in 2002. It enjoys the status of a protected  conservation area of exceptional value. Of the 20 national parks in the Netherlands, Oosterschelde is the largest.

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Seals enjoy special welcome in the Oosterschelde, as you will see at low tide when they stretch out sun-bathing on the sandbanks. Their favourite sunspots: Roggenplaat and Vondelingsplaat. Both members of the species, the short, common seal and the longer, grey seal, visit us. A cool restful way to get closer to all the beauty of the Oosterschelde, is joining a day trip with schooner VERTROUWEN!

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