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Luctor et Emergo

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Influenced by history

Ouwerkerk lives up to the motto "Luctor et Emergo" (I struggle and emerge). History has made Ouwerkerk famous. The caissons are the crowning achievement of the dike breach in 1953. Here we also find the Watersnoodmuseum where present, past, and future converge in the eternal battle against water.

These are the events - you don't want to miss

This is what's happening - on Schouwen-Duiveland

  • Liberation route Europe | Water en Vuur Vierbannenpolder

    Liberation route Europe | Water en Vuur Vierbannenpolder
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    Liberation route Europe | Water en Vuur Vierbannenpolder

    The Vierbannenpolder offers a view of the emergency landing site of a glider during Operation Market Garden in 1944.

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  • Standbeeld Cornelis Adrianus Swenne

    Standbeeld Cornelis Adrianus Swenne
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    Standbeeld Cornelis Adrianus Swenne

    Cor Swenne was headmaster and conductor in Ouwerkerk. Music was his great passion. Born in Sprang, he grew up in a musical family and later became known as a dedicated teacher and musical leader.

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  • Ouwerkerk

    Ouwerkerk

    Ouwerkerk

    Ouwerkerk

    Ouwerkerk is the oldest village on Schouwen-Duiveland, located along the Oosterschelde. Best known for the impressive Watersnoodmuseum built into the dike caissons, it offers peace, history and a meaningful connection to the sea.

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  • Off-leash area Ouwerkerk

    Off-leash area Ouwerkerk
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    Off-leash area Ouwerkerk

    Dogs are allowed off-leash on the walking trails (the white hiking route) near the Oostkreek in Ouwerkerk. This is the area north of the Baalpapenweg.

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  • Viane

    Viane
    Viane
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    Viane

    Right on the edge of the Oosterschelde lies the former hamlet of Viane. Farmers used to bring the beets by horse and cart to the harbour, where they were weighed and transported by ship to destinations such as Dinteloord.

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  • Dorpsstrand Viane

    Dorpsstrand Viane
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    Dorpsstrand Viane

    The little beach at Viane on the Oosterschelde is a hidden gem for those seeking peace and nature. At low tide, a narrow sandy strip appears, surrounded by mudflats and salt marshes. Enjoy sea air, birds, and wide-open views in perfect tranquility.

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  • Watersnoodmuseum

    Watersnoodmuseum
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    Watersnoodmuseum

    The Watersnoodmuseum teaches you more about the devastating consequences of the Flood Disaster on February 1, 1953, but also takes you into the present. What challenges are we facing now? And how will floods develop in the future?

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  • Tidal Pool

    Tidal Pool
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    Tidal Pool

    Discover the underwater life of Oosterschelde National Park in one of the 10 tidal pools in Ouwerkerk.

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  • Liberation route Europe | Water en Vuur Ouwerkerk

    Liberation route Europe | Water en Vuur Ouwerkerk

    Ouwerkerk

    Liberation route Europe | Water en Vuur Ouwerkerk

    The Phoenix caissons at Ouwerkerk, originally intended for D-Day, were later used for dike repairs after the North Sea Flood disaster.

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  • Knipcafé de Barbier

    Knipcafé de Barbier
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    Ouwerkerk

    Knipcafé de Barbier

    In the heart of Ouwerkerk, you can enjoy a tasty meal or a fresh haircut. A unique spot on the village ring where hospitality, calm and personal attention come first. Relax, unwind and leave feeling refreshed.

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