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Scharendijke

Zeeland, Netherlands · Europe

About Scharendijke

Scharendijke works well as a base: 10 minutes from Renesse, 2km from Brouwersdam.

Scharendijke is a town located in Zeeland, Netherlands. With a population of 1,105, it is an important destination in Europe.

On a road trip, Scharendijke 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 Scharendijke to your route.

About Scharendijke

Scharendijke is a village in the Dutch province of Zeeland. It is a part of the municipality of Schouwen-Duiveland, and lies about 24 km west of Hellevoetsluis. The village was first mentioned in 1487 as Schaerdendijke, and is a combination of dike and trench. Scharendijke is a dike village. It was originally a little

Read more hamlet. Between 1901 and 1902, a harbour was built and it developed into a little village around the harbour. Scharendijke was home to 204 people in 1840. Part of the village was rebuilt after the North Sea flood of 1953. From the 1970s onwards, holiday homes were built around the village. Scharendijke used to be part of the municipality of Elkerzee. In 1960, the municipality of Middenschouwen was created and Scharendijk became its capital. In 1997, it was merged into Schouwen-Duiveland.

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Where is Scharendijke located?

Scharendijke is located in Zeeland, Netherlands, Europe. The coordinates are 51.7358 latitude, 3.8431 longitude.

What is the population of Scharendijke?

Scharendijke has a population of approximately 1,105 people, making it a town in Netherlands.

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Quick Information

Population
1,105
Continent
Europe
Country
Netherlands
Region
Zeeland
Timezone
Europe/Amsterdam
Coordinates
51.7358, 3.8431

Emergency & Services

Essential numbers in Netherlands

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

Watch for cyclists. They generally have priority.

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Worth the detour from Scharendijke

8 notable places within an hour's 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.

2 km · about 5 min drive

bridge

Zeeland Bridge

Elegant 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.

10 km · about 20 min drive

landmark

Neeltje Jans

An artificial Delta Works island where you can walk inside the storm barrier and watch seals on the Zeeland coast.

15 km · about 30 min drive

bridge

Oosterscheldekering

The colossal storm-surge barrier crossing the Oosterschelde, the showpiece of Holland's Delta Works flood defences.

17 km · about 20 min 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.

32 km · about 35 min drive

tunnel

Westerscheldetunnel

Tolled 6.6-kilometre road tunnel under the Western Scheldt linking Zeelandic Flanders to Zuid-Beveland, replacing two ferries.

36 km · about 40 min drive

tunnel

Western Scheldt Tunnel

At 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.

38 km · about 45 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.

47 km · about 55 min drive

Driving roads near Scharendijke

  • Right hereBrouwersdamDelta 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.
  • Right hereZeeland 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.
  • 17 kmOosterscheldekeringThe colossal storm-surge barrier crossing the Oosterschelde, the showpiece of Holland's Delta Works flood defences.
  • 36 kmWesterscheldetunnelTolled 6.6-kilometre road tunnel under the Western Scheldt linking Zeelandic Flanders to Zuid-Beveland, replacing two ferries.
  • 38 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.
  • 48 kmErasmusbrugRotterdam's swan-necked cable-stayed bridge soars over the Maas, a striking modern icon glowing over the river at night.

Driving in Netherlands

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

When to drive here

April to October

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