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Het Zwin Observation Platform

Het Zwin Observation Platform

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Het Zwin Observation Platform

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Location: Sluis, Zeeland, Netherlands

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June 23, 2024

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You will find this beautiful observation platform in the far corner of the Zwin, near Retranchement. It is just a few steps from the parking lot at the entrance to …

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June 9, 2021

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Beautiful wooden observation platform overlooking the Zwin, above the water at high tide. Several educational panels.

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April 9, 2022

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Twice a day, at high tide, large amounts of seawater pour into the area and flood the country. The salty North Sea water ensures natural conditions that are unique in Europe and creates an original biotope of silt and salt marshes. The "Zwin" is therefore the ideal habitat for worms, snails, mussels and other creatures, which in turn are the basis of life for a wide variety of birds.

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Elevation 40 m

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Thursday 30 July

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17°C

38 %

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Max wind speed: 27.0 km/h

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