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Welcome in Ouwerkerk

  • Op-Schouwen-Duiveland-Lucht-Foto-Kerk-En-Kerkring-Ouwerkerk

It is the oldest village on Schouwen-Duiveland: Ouwerkerk. The village likely originated in the 11th century. Many people know the village for the Watersnoodmuseum located here. Particularly due to the North Sea Flood of 1953, Ouwerkerk suffered significant losses. If you want to learn more about the disaster night of 1953, visit the museum where you can hear and read personal stories. Along the creek, you can also see differences in the landscape before and after the flood.

Krekengebied Ouwerkerk

For a long time after the North Sea Flood, water flowed into the land, and it wasn’t until November that the breach in the dike was closed. This led to the formation of a large creek area near Ouwerkerk. Because of the saltwater intrusion, the soil became unsuitable for agriculture. New trees were planted around the creek, creating a new natural area.

Krekengebied Ouwerkerk

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    Parelroute Tranen - Watersnoodmuseum Ouwerkerk Op-Schouwen-Duiveland-Watersnoodmonument-In-Ouwerkerk

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    Route.nl Natuurgebied Schelphoek

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