Oosterschelde

The Eastern Scheldt extends 50 kilometers with widths between 3.5 and 10 kilometers, forming a system of water channels, mudflats, and salt marshes.

The Eastern Scheldt served as the main mouth of the Scheldt River during Roman times until the Saint Felix flood of 1530 altered the landscape.

Local fishing communities maintain traditional practices while adapting to modern conservation requirements established by the Natura 2000 network.

Visitors can access the bay through coastal towns like Bergen op Zoom and Wemeldinge, which offer facilities for water activities and nature observation.

The area contains specific habitats protected under European directives, supporting populations of seals, migratory birds, and diverse marine species.

Location: Zeeland

Part of: Rhine–Meuse–Scheldt delta, Zelandic surface water

Address: Eastern Scheldt, Netherlands

Website: https://np-oosterschelde.nl/?

GPS coordinates: 51.55389,3.96556

Latest update: May 26, 2025 03:36