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Schokland what to see and do?
Schokland, the island without water World Heritage Site by UNESCO. An island without water around? Yes, what you hear, where water one day overcame man and where man finally overcame water. A unique, unusual and different place in Holland.
On our way through the Netherlands, or as we call it, Holland in a motorhome, we discover fairytale villages, unusual places, natural parks and castles with a lot of charm. We also discovered Holland with children, with our children, and with our dog Max, who widens our gaze and makes us enjoy it 200%.
Stay on our journey through our posts on our blog and start traveling with us to Holland by motorhome.
To start with ... 2 Schokland maxims in a motorhome
1 Under no circumstances do you camp or spend the night freely, be responsible, free camping is totally prohibited as well as free spending the night outside campsites or motorhome areas
Camping is prohibited throughout the Netherlands, but in addition, the Netherlands is also prohibited from spending the night free by law.
We know that the vigilance of the police is maximum before the camping and free nights in the country and that they are fined 200 euros for it because of what colleagues have told us. So, do not camp and do not spend the night for free and against the law of the Netherlands, we must respect the rules of each place, remember you are a guest.
REMEMBER, CAMPING IS OUTSTANDING THE PERIMETER OF YOUR VEHICLE (take out table and chairs, awning, open windows ...).
2 Know a minimum about the Netherlands. Netherlands guide by motorhome
We make it easy for you, here is a small guide to Holland by motorhome with everything you need to know.
Schokland what to see and do
On your trip to Holland by motorhome, camper or car by free Schokland you must be uA must if you like unusual and different plans.
Schokland is a centuries-old island in the former Zuiderzee Sea. An island with a lot of history. Schokland was an island with a large population that lived on fishing and commerce, but due to the continuous floods and tidal waves its inhabitants had to abandon it. Now, today it is dry from the drainage of the Noordoostpolder polder in 1942. It is a spectacular place, full of nature, history and culture.
Schokland is a World Heritage Site and a symbol of the Dutch fight against water. A wonderful place, with many monuments and archaeological sites. In fact, you should know that it was the first World Heritage Site in Holland. The more than 160 archaeological sites on this island show the development of its inhabitants. One example, in 1984 human footprints more than 4.000 years old were found, which are now housed in the Schokland Museum.
We visit the entire island by bike inside and out until we reach the noordpolder and even bathe at its nearby beach.
Things to see and do in Schokland
- Visit the Schokland museum
- Visit the lighthouse ruins
- Go around the outside of the island to see how the island protrudes from the polder
- Visit the ruins of the church in the south of the island
- Visit the old port of the island at the northern tip
- Visit the polder and pedal along its upper bike path by the sea
- Go to the polder beach
Where to park and spend the night in Schokland by motorhome or camper
We park and spend the night at the mini farm camping near the island. A magnificent place with a horse and pony that our children and us fell in love with.
The cost was € 20 per night and from there you can cycle to the island and the polder.
