Zoutkamp
An old fishing harbour town on the shores of Lauwersmeer, where you can watch shrimp boats, visit a fisheries museum and eat fresh North Sea shrimp.
Zoutkamp was once a fishing port with access to the Wadden Sea. After the dam was built in 1969, fishing boats were diverted to sail from Lauwersoog, but the town still retains a strong fishing-village atmosphere. The fisheries museum introduces local shrimp fishing and maritime history, and the harbour has fish shops and restaurants serving fresh North Sea shrimp. The town lies on the southern shore of Lauwersmeer, about 12 km from the ferry port, and can be combined with a bike ride through Lauwersmeer National Park.
Opening hours
Museum approx. 10:00–17:00 (usually closed Mon)
Nearby sights
- Mudflat Walk to Schiermonnikoog
- Lauwersmeer National Park
- Seal Centre at Wadden Sea World Heritage Centre, Lauwersoog
- Schiermonnikoog National Park
- Balg & Oostpunt
- Bunker Museum Schlei
- Schiermonnikoog Village
- Westerplas