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Dive into the past

Learn all about the history of an island

Discover something new today

The largest medieval Dutch coin hoard was found here in the polder. But that’s by no means all. Discover what else from times long past can be found on the island. Delve into our island’s history. Travel back in time and discover the island as it was in days gone by.

It pays to be curious

Steam powered time machines

Take a journey through the past by tram on the Brouwersdam. Watch the boats on het Grevelingenmeer from a rocking compartment and hear the conductors explain about the Rotterdamsche Tramweg Maatschappij, once the largest carrier in the area.

Get on board

A hundred years back in time

Get to know life on Goeree-Overflakkee around 1900. What did people do? How did they live and what clothes did they wear? The Streekmuseum in Sommelsdijk will take you on a journey through the history of the island. Learn about the Romans on Goeree-Overflakkee and the largest medieval coin hoard in the Netherlands.

Heritage routes - Discover our island history on your bicycle. Several themed routes are available that take you past special moments from our past.

Experience the 1953 flood disaster through today's eyes

The Virtual Reality experience at the Streekmuseum in Sommelsdijk takes you back to the disaster night of 1953, when the island was hit by the North Sea floods. Experience in a special way how the islanders learned to live and survive with water. The water as a friend but also as an enemy. The VR experience was even nominated for the national film award the Golden Calf.

Experience the past in VR

Come camping - Set up your base here

  • Boerderijcamping Woutrinahoeve

    Boerderijcamping Woutrinahoeve

    On holiday with the farmer.

    Damweg 5
    3251 LB Stellendam

  • Boerderijcamping Zonnewende

    Boerderijcamping Zonnewende

    Camping at the farm.

    Groenedijk 22
    3253 LB Ouddorp

  • Camping 't Weergors

    Camping 't Weergors

    Family campsite on the Haringvliet.

    Zuiddijk 2
    3221 LJ Hellevoetsluis

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