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The Maeslant Barrier
In the Hoek van Holland lies the final piece of the Deltaworks: the Maeslant Barrier. Two enormous gates shut off the New Waterway in the event of a storm tide. Through doing this South-Holland is protected against high waters. This storm surge barrier is almost as long as the Eiffel Tower and weighs four times as much.
There is an exposition of the Maeslant Barrier in the Keringhuis. Admission is free and it is accessible by everyone. It doesn’t matter whether you know a lot or just a little about the technologies involved. The Keringhuis provides a fine view of the huge structure and you can watch large ships pass through it once every six minutes on average. Guided tours are possible in the weekend although reservation is required. Guided group tours of around one hour and thirty minutes can also be booked and are available in Dutch, English or German. These tours also include the site of the storm surge barrier outside the Keringhuis.
Opening hours:
The Keringhuis is open:
- from Monday till Friday from 10.00 AM till 4.00 PM
- on Saturday, Sunday and public holidays from 11.00 AM till 5.00 PM
- closed only on December 25th and 31st and January 1st
Contact:
The Keringhuis
Informatiecentrum Maeslantkering
Nieuw Oranjekanaal 139
3151 XL Hoek van Holland
telephone: 0174-511222
fax: 0174-540324
e-mail: keringhuis@podium.nl
internet: www.keringhuis.nl
Accessibility:
By car
From Rotterdam:
A20 to Hoek van Holland. Pass the Maassluis, take exit Hoek van Holland. Follow the N220 to Hoek van Holland, take the exit on the left to the Maeslantkering. Follow the signs ‘Maeslantkering’.
From The Hague:
Follow the signs to Hoek van Holland. At the dike Hoek van Holland – Maassluis (N220), take the exit ‘Maeslantkering’. Follow the signs ‘Maeslantkering’.
By public transport
Take the train from Rotterdam CS to Hoek van Holland. Step out at Hoek van Holland Haven. From the station you can take a taxi or hire a bicycle in the centre of Hoek van Holland.
