Voorne-Putten Tourist tips Voorne-Putten Voorne-Putten is an island just waiting to be discovered. Cycle along the horizon and make a pit stop at one of the lovely outdoor cafes on the waterfront. Visit the strongholds of Brielle and Hellevoetsluis, and cycle through the striking polder landscape. At the bathing resort of Rockanje, you’ll find outstretched sandy beaches with lovely beach pavilions, and who knows, you might just spot a seal or white-tailed eagle. Voorne-Putten is an island of contrasts, where space and tranquility are interspersed by the friendly buzz of its village and city centres and various events. For more information www.opvoorneputten.nl Museums Bunkers, windmills, ships, maritime history, the island of Voorne-Putten has a rich collection of museums: from the Open Air Museum 'De Duinhuisjes' located in the dunes, to the impressive Historical Museum Den Brielle, where you’re immediately immersed in the 80-Year War. There is also plenty to interest sea dogs and fire service aficionados in the Jan Blanken Dry Dock and the Nationaal Brandweer (Fire Brigade) Museum Hellevoetsluis. Voornes Dune The dune area of Voorne is a unique habitat that is home to a wide variety of plants and animals. The large dune lakes of the Quackjeswater and Breede Water are teeming with waterfowl, such as colonies of cormorant and spoonbills. In the northern part of the dunes, you can encounter large grazing animals, Exmoor ponies and Galloway cattle. The Tenellaplas visitor centre can provide all the necessary information. Food, drink and lodgings In Voorne-Putten, you can enjoy a drink at one of the hip beach pavilions, or sample various culinary tasting delights within the strongholds of Brielle or Hellevoetsluis. If you’re looking to stay longer, Voorne-Putten offers an array of quality hotels, delightful B & Bs, holiday parks and fun-packed campsites.
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