Delta Works

The battle against water is nowhere in the Netherlands more visible than in the province of Zeeland.

The Delta Works are the largest defence system in the Netherlands, built to protect the country against high water from the North Sea. It consists of 5 storm surge barriers, 6 dams and 6 locks. After the flood disaster of 1953, Rijkswaterstaat built the Delta Works to shorten the coastline by means of storm surge barriers and dams. This had never been done before in the world, but leave it to the Dutch to tame the sea and make land where there was never before land. Besides the fact that the delta works offer protection to the low countries, they also contribute to the water management and freshwater supply of the country, and the construction of these waterworks has put the Netherlands on the map as a leading engineer in waterworks.

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Delta Works sightseeing flight

Midden Zeeland Airport

More than half of the Netherlands lies below sea level. The Delta Works were built to keep everyone safe and to prevent a recurrence of the 1953 flood disaster. 3 locks, 6 dams and 5 storm surge barriers form the Delta Works. They are the largest defence system against floods in the Netherlands. Anyone who wants to truly experience the Netherlands has to embrace the Delta Works as well- and a good way to do this is by plane!

45 minutes

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Design your Zeeland airplane tour

Midden Zeeland Airport

During this tour, decide where we fly to with a private airplane and pilot at your disposal! In 40 minutes there is quite a distance we can cross within a 45km range from our starting point. So, always wanted to see your house, work, school, birthplace from the air? This is the chance to design a flight, so what is it gonna look like?

20 minutes

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Vlissingen Harbour sightseeing flight

Midden Zeeland Airport

Fly with us over the rich history of the ports of Vlissingen. As early as the 13th century, hides, salt, herring, tar and wool were traded in the port of Vlissingen. At that time, Vlissingen was known for its hijacking and sea fishing. Enjoy the beautiful view of one of the oldest ports, the Voorhaven. This harbour was dug in the Middle Ages and is still there! Discover this historic place from the air.

60 minutes

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Kinderdijk Mills Zeeland sightseeing flight

Midden Zeeland Airport

Come with us on a romantic and beautiful trip to the gorgeous Windmills of Kinderdijk. Kinderdijk is a unique phenomenon and a UNESCO World Heritage area. There is no other place in the world as complete as this one where the complete history of water management can be found, a Dutch speciality, at a single location! Enjoy the shimmering water and lovely green pastures of the ‘polder’, topped off with the stunning view of the city of Rotterdam.