Zwin Nature Park
Zwin Natuurpark
A tidal salt marsh straddling the Dutch-Belgian border. The Belgian-side nature park is famous for storks and migratory birds, and it sits right next to Cadzand beach.
The Zwin was once a bay leading to medieval Bruges. Silt deposits later formed tidal salt marshes and dunes, which are now an important stopover for migratory birds along the North Sea coast. The main visitor entrance is on the Belgian side at Knokke-Heist, where the Zwin Nature Park (Zwin Natuurpark) was renovated in 2016 and now has a visitor centre, bird hides and a stork nesting area. Wooden boardwalks lead to a viewing platform at the edge of the salt marsh, and in late summer the sea lavender in the marsh turns purple. The park charges admission (about 13 euros for adults). It is generally closed on Mondays, and opening hours vary by season. Telescopes can be rented. On the Dutch side, you can walk or cycle in from Cadzand along the sea dike. Entry is free, but facilities are limited. By car from Sluis or Cadzand, the trip takes about 15 minutes.
Opening hours
About 09:30–17:00/18:00 (closed Mon; check official website)
Nearby sights
- Cadzand-Bad
- Sluis
- Zoutelande Beach
- Westkapelle Lighthouse
- Vlissingen Boulevard
- MuZEEum
- Domburg Beach
- Middelburg City Hall