Deltapontjes 2020 [English]

Connection Tiengemeten There is a lot to see and experience on Nature Island Tiengemeten. Tiengemeten forms a key link between the Biesbosch and the Voordelta within the dynamic of the Haringvliet; the shallow North Sea before the mouth of the Haringvliet. The creeks on the island are an important habitat for aquatic insects and spawning and growing fish. This in turn attracts numerous birds seeking food here. These days, there are nesting sea eagles, and beavers build their lodges there. Tiengemeten consists of three sections, each with their own unique charm and nature. In the eastern part of the island is Weemoed (Wistfulness), where the agricultural character of the 19th century has been preserved. In the middle of Tiengemeten lies the part named Weelde (Wealth), comprising reedlands and open swamp landscape, which is heaven for birdwatchers. In the west of the island there are mud flats and swamps. This part is called Wildernis, where the water rules. Enjoy a stroll through this freshwater tidal area, but don’t forget your wellington boots. Nieuwendijk Nieuwendijk is a hamlet comprising just a few streets and some 350 residents on the Haringvliet, and makes up part of the Hoeksche Waard municipality. During the flood of 1953, a large section of Nieuwendijk was badly damaged. Norway came to its aid, and donated 36 Norwegian homes. Almost all of the original houses stood on the dike before the disaster. After the flood, the new houses were erected in the polder. Nieuwendijk is split in two by the West-Binnenhaven. All streets east of this water were named after famous Norwegian people. The streets to the west of this water were named after places in Norway. Nieuwendijk is the departure point for the ferry over to the island of Tiengemeten. 29