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Oostvoorne

South Holland, Netherlands · Europe

About Oostvoorne

Oostvoorne works well as a base: 5 minutes from Rugge, 24km from Brouwersdam.

Oostvoorne is a town located in South Holland, Netherlands. With a population of 4,635, it is an important destination in Europe.

On a road trip, Oostvoorne sits in Netherlands, where you drive on the right. It's in the Europe/Amsterdam time zone. Below you'll find where to stay, things to do nearby, and everything you need to add Oostvoorne to your route.

About Oostvoorne

Oostvoorne is a village in the western Netherlands, in the municipality of Voorne aan Zee. In 2001, the town of Oostvoorne had 5,403 inhabitants, the built-up area of the town was 1.9 km2 (1 sq mi), and contained 2,274 residences. The statistical area "Oostvoorne", which also can include the peripheral parts of the

Read more village, as well as the surrounding countryside, has a population of around 7,270. Oostvoorne was a separate municipality until 1980, when it became part of Westvoorne. Oostvoorne was since before World War II the only location in the Netherlands where automobiles were permitted on the beach. In 1992 it was proposed to close the beach to cars resulting in consultations and negotiations lasting many years. The provincial government finally decided to close it permanently on October 15, 2004. In the center of Oostvoorne are the ruins of the Burcht of Voorne, one of the few Dutch castles still visibly situated on top of a motte. It was built shortly after 1200 by the Lords of Voorne. It also served as a residence for Jacqueline, Countess of Hainaut (Jacoba van Beieren).

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Where is Oostvoorne located?

Oostvoorne is located in South Holland, Netherlands, Europe. The coordinates are 51.9125 latitude, 4.0986 longitude.

What is the population of Oostvoorne?

Oostvoorne has a population of approximately 4,635 people, making it a town in Netherlands.

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Quick Information

Population
4,635
Continent
Europe
Country
Netherlands
Region
South Holland
Timezone
Europe/Amsterdam
Coordinates
51.9125, 4.0986

Emergency & Services

Essential numbers in Netherlands

Police
112
Ambulance
112
Fire
112
Non-emergency police
0900-8844
Driving side
right

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Worth the detour from Oostvoorne

8 notable places within an hour's drive.

landmark

Maeslantkering

Movable storm surge barrier on the Nieuwe Waterweg near Hoek van Holland, with two swinging arms as long as the Eiffel Tower.

5 km · about 10 min drive

landmark

Delft Markt

The cobbled heart of Vermeer's Delft, framed by the New Church tower and Renaissance town hall above the famous blue pottery.

21 km · about 25 min drive

coastal drive

Brouwersdam

Delta Works dam carrying the N57 between two Zeeland islands, with the North Sea on one side, the Grevelingen lagoon on the other, and kitesurfers filling the sky.

24 km · about 30 min drive

landmark

Madurodam

A miniature Netherlands in 1:25 scale, with tiny canals, windmills and airports, on the edge of The Hague.

25 km · about 30 min drive

beach

Scheveningen Beach

The Hague's grand seaside resort with a long sandy strand, a historic pier and a Belle Epoque Kurhaus hotel.

25 km · about 30 min drive

museum

Louwman Museum

World's oldest private car collection spanning from 1886 to modern day with over 275 rare and iconic automobiles.

27 km · about 30 min drive

landmark

Cube Houses Rotterdam

Piet Blom's tilted yellow cube houses are the quirky landmark of Rotterdam's bold post-war architecture scene.

27 km · about 30 min drive

bridge

Erasmusbrug

Rotterdam's swan-necked cable-stayed bridge soars over the Maas, a striking modern icon glowing over the river at night.

27 km · about 30 min drive

Driving roads near Oostvoorne

  • 24 kmBrouwersdamDelta Works dam carrying the N57 between two Zeeland islands, with the North Sea on one side, the Grevelingen lagoon on the other, and kitesurfers filling the sky.
  • 27 kmErasmusbrugRotterdam's swan-necked cable-stayed bridge soars over the Maas, a striking modern icon glowing over the river at night.
  • 33 kmZeeland BridgeElegant 5 km bridge over the Oosterschelde estuary, the longest in the Netherlands when opened in 1965. Its endless procession of arches makes one of the country's most photogenic drives.
  • 43 kmOosterscheldekeringThe colossal storm-surge barrier crossing the Oosterschelde, the showpiece of Holland's Delta Works flood defences.
  • 60 kmWesterscheldetunnelTolled 6.6-kilometre road tunnel under the Western Scheldt linking Zeelandic Flanders to Zuid-Beveland, replacing two ferries.
  • 61 kmWestern Scheldt TunnelAt 6.6 km the longest road tunnel in the Netherlands, diving under the busy Western Scheldt shipping lane to link Zeeland with Zeelandic Flanders since 2003.

Driving in Netherlands

Drives on
the right
Petrol
~€2.04/litre
Motorway tolls
None

When to drive here

April to October

Nearby Destinations

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Vierpolders

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Nieuwenhoorn

🇳🇱 Netherlands

7 km awayPop. 1,130

Hoek van Holland

🇳🇱 Netherlands

8 km awayPop. 9,400

Hellevoetsluis

🇳🇱 Netherlands

9 km awayPop. 21,927

Maasdijk

🇳🇱 Netherlands

9 km awayPop. 5,000

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