The battle against the water is like a red thread that runs through the history of Zeeland. Many times the dikes breached and the battle against the water was lost. The big floods of 1953 have made the most impression. A major disaster that will remain in the memory of the Zeeuwse people for ever. Read further
The Brouwersdam is the place to be if you enjoy water sports. There are fantastic opportunities for sailing, jet skiing, kite surfing, wind carting and much more. There is a huge water slide, do you dare?
The disaster of 1953 took 1835 lives. Large numbers of animals were killed and buildings destroyed. This may not ever happen again. A special commission had a ingenius plan to protect Zeeland and the land beyond for once and forever. Read about this impressive Delta plan.
