Location: Hoek van Holland
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What to do and see in Hoek van Holland, South Holland Province: The Best Things to do
The Hook of Holland (Dutch: Hoek van Holland, pronounced [ˈɦuk fɑn ˈɦɔlɑnt] ( listen)) is a town in the southwestern corner of Holland (hence the name; hoek means "corner"), at the mouth of the New Waterway shipping canal into the North Sea. The town is administered by the municipality of Rotterdam as a district of that city. Its district covers an area of 16.7 km, of which 13.92 km is land. On 1 January 1999 it had an estimated population of 9,400.
Restaurants in Hoek van Holland
1. Museum RockArt
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5.0 based on 14 reviews
A Trip down memorylane in the Pop Music history
2. Streichelzoo, Kinderboerderij
3. Spyder Rent Hoek van Holland
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5.0 based on 4 reviews
You are welcome to get acquainted our vehicles. Our products are a tough and pleasant means of transportation to explore the beautiful surroundings of Hoek van Holland. Together or with a group, Spyder Rent Hoek van Holland makes unforgettable experiences!
4. Het Keringhuis
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4.5 based on 138 reviews
The Keringhuis shows how we still manage to keep our feet dry in the water-rich Province of Zuid Holland. At the interactive Watervertelplein you can decide whether there is a storm, a heavy downpour or blazing snshine. Discover how the Maeslant storm surge barrier works. Or go outside and get hands-on experience with pumps and sandbags in the water playground. Guided tours are avaiable to individual visitors, check our website for current dates and times. It is also possible to book a private tour for groups. Both tours will take you outside, beside the imposing Maeslant storm surge barrier wher we will explain exactly how it works.
Reviewed By AliciaV146
As an Engineer, I really wanted to experience Dutch Flood control engineering and was determined to see the Maeslant Storm Surge Barrier in Hoek van Holland. I had booked a 2 pm tour. This gate is part of the intricate Delta Works that protect the Netherlands against storm surges from the North Sea. We had a bit of difficulty getting there (we were going to take the train from Amsterdam to Delft, rent bikes and ride to the site). Our train disembarked in Harlaam - and we were told that there was a problem on the tracks ahead and we would have to go back to Amsterdam. We did - and took a train to Rotterdam - and then took a taxi to the site (very expensive). Because of this delay - we missed our tour. When we arrived - I explained the situation to the receptionist, Diny - who was amazing!!! She asked one of the tour guides to give us a private tour, because she felt bad for us. Our guide was great - answering all our questions, teaching us about the complex levels of flood protection that the Netherlands has developed. They are truly the leaders in Flood Control and Protection Engineering! The museum itself is self guided and you can download an audio guide in your language. Make sure you try to get on one of the tours - it's the only way you can get up close and see the barrier. One more thing - we have to thank Diny again. We tried to call a cab to bring us to the bus station in Hoek Van Holland on our way home (to prevent us from another expensive cab ride back to Rotterdam). They did not answer - and Diny offered to drive us to the bus station about 5 miles away. She was great!!! I cannot praise her enough - we had such difficulty getting there - and she made our trip there and back worth it all! Something to note for future travelers - they are currently building a high speed rail out to the Hoek Van Holland station (which is now closed to train traffic). Hopefully in the near future it will be easier to get to this Engineering Marvel.
5. Hoek van Holland beach
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4.5 based on 240 reviews
Reviewed By Senzig - Königs Wusterhausen, Germany
Fantastic place for couples,families, disabled people are also catered for with a man made wheelchair friendly ramp down to the sea, loads of eateries, bars and a few shops.The beach is like caster sugar, when you come off the ferry from u.k. or whilst waiting for ferry to the u.k.or like we do arrive early on the beach for the day, have a lovely evening meal on the beach, then head off 5min drive to ferry, shower on the ship,wake up refreshed as you arrive in the u.k. in the morning.
6. Fast Ferry harbour tours
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4.5 based on 27 reviews
between Hoek van Holland and the Maas Plain
7. Santa Line
8. Maeslantkering
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4.5 based on 13 reviews
9. Atlantikwall-Museum
10. De zeetoren
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4.0 based on 10 reviews
