Discover Europe's smartest and largest port. Experience the development of Rotterdam's newest port area with your own eyes. Maasvlakte 2 showcases the most modern container terminals and largest seagoing vessels in the world. Explore the latest offshore developments, digitization efforts, and new energy forms. View the world harbor from the water with the FutureLand Ferry or drive through it with the FutureLand Express. You might even spot seals on the Maasvlakte beach.
Historyland takes you on an adventure tens of millions of years back, to the time of giant dinosaurs. Encounter life-size models of a mammoth, giant ground sloth, and wisent. The Primal Ocean room features exhibits like the largest shark that ever lived and a rare large tooth of a huge sperm whale. Enjoy interactive activities such as gold prospecting and a round of golf against Napoleon. After the adventure, splash around in the water play park.
At A Seal Stellendam, young and injured seals are cared for until they can be released back into the wild. Visitors can observe these animals during their rehabilitation process.
This museum features four original dune farms from 1850 to 1910, furnished in the style of that era. The site includes a pigsty, chicken coop, open wagon shed, wells, and a wash house, all set within a beautiful garden with fruit trees and beehives. Seasonal events include children's afternoons, markets, and 'Living History' days with volunteers in traditional costume.
Experience farm life at De Mèkkerstee. Visit the goats, enjoy homemade ice cream, or relax with coffee and apple pie in the restaurant. Watch cheese being made in the dairy and browse regional products in the farm shop.
Located on the edge of the Haringvliet, this unique bird observatory is shaped like a sandwich tern's egg. Standing 8 meters high and 11 meters long, it offers a 360-degree view over a colony of sandwich terns, the Haringvliet, and its sluices. Opened in April 2019, it's accessible via a path with vistas and traces of local wildlife. Note: Check water levels before visiting, especially in autumn and winter, and wear appropriate footwear. Dogs are not allowed.
Navigation address: Deltahaven 44, Stellendam (continue for another 250m). Parking is available at the Stellendam marina.
In the dunes of Oostvoorne, near the Agathahuis, lies a special World War II bunker known as the Biberbunker. Built as a radar command post for the German Air Force, it features 3-meter-thick walls and a 2-meter-thick roof. Guided tours are available on certain days.