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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
South Holland, Netherlands · Europe
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.
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 theRead 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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Oostvoorne is located in South Holland, Netherlands, Europe. The coordinates are 51.9125 latitude, 4.0986 longitude.
Oostvoorne has a population of approximately 4,635 people, making it a town in Netherlands.
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Movable storm surge barrier on the Nieuwe Waterweg near Hoek van Holland, with two swinging arms as long as the Eiffel Tower.
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A miniature Netherlands in 1:25 scale, with tiny canals, windmills and airports, on the edge of The Hague.
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The Hague's grand seaside resort with a long sandy strand, a historic pier and a Belle Epoque Kurhaus hotel.
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Piet Blom's tilted yellow cube houses are the quirky landmark of Rotterdam's bold post-war architecture scene.
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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
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