This is an impressive masterpiece of hydraulic engineering. Unfortunately, I missed the annual test run by a few weeks. The museum gives a good insight into Dutch hydraulic engineering over the centuries and their fight against the sea. I find all the Delta Works constructions awesome, amazing and highly impressive.

This was really awesome!! The structure was huge! Really interesting/interactive museum and the tour was definitely worth it. Mica was our tour guide and was really knowledgeable and answered all our questions! The tour actually took you up close and under the barrier. Really awesome site, would be even better if there was a train station nearby!

Really enjoyed our visit to this magnificent piece of engineering. The visitor centre is informative, even for non-Dutch speakers. There is a helpful movie at the start that explains the whole scheme at a high level, and then the 10-11 stopping points on the audio tour are also very informative without being overwhelming. For 2.50 per adult, it's an absolute no brainer! I hope to come again in the future for a tour and/or when the gate is being tested :)

Today they opened up a little cafe, they have some good snacks for decent prices. Great view!

(Translated by Google) Amazing experience!! (Original) Geweldige ervaring!!

Amazing architectural structure

Though the visitor center is closed due to covid-19 pandemic, a quick visit to the Maeslandkering is always impressive. It's a remarkable engineering achievement and a tribute to what the Dutch have accomplished after centuries of water defense. Please like this review if found useful. Thank you.

Very interesting Information about the storm surge barrier. Fantastic explanation by the Tour Guide. English, Dutch, German Language is not a real issue. Incredible engineering. A must see.

A marvel of technology. I did the English Tour from 13:00 to 14:00, absolutely loved it. The tour guide was patient and explained everything thoroughly. The front desk staff also helped get me a taxi (since Ubers don’t usually travel here) 10/10, would recommend!!

The staff were so friendly and helpful. My husband had learnt a lot maeslantkering in school and had never expected to actual visit many years later. There was only a Dutch tour guide who was already busy but Peter, one of the engineers took a little time out of his day to take us down to the barrier and tell us all about it. Fascinating and very informative. Thanks Peter, an experience we will never forget.

A visit to the site includes a 15-minute film, as well as a walk and a tour of the facility. A total of about 1 hour. We bought a "Keringhuis + English Tour" ticket for 4.50 euros per adult. The girl who was explaining to us is called Antonella. She is very nice and competent. The visit is worth it!

The Maeslantkering a storm surge barrier on the Nieuwe Waterweg to protect Rotterdam and Dordrecht is a true masterpiece. It is one of the largest moving structures in the world. The Keringhuis is the visitor center where information on water management and the technical details of the barrier are explained.

(Translated by Google) Nice tour with a clear explanation about all parts and aspects. (Original) Leuke rondleiding met een duidelijke uitleg over alle onderdelen en aspecten.

(Translated by Google) Fun, informative and very well organized. Nice staff and not expensive to look inside! (Original) Leuk, informatief en heel goed georganiseerd. Aardige personeel en niet duur om binnen te kijken!

(Translated by Google) In a word .. "IMPRESSIVE" (Original) In einem Wort.. "BEEINDRUCKEND"

(Translated by Google) The Maeslantkering, an impressive structure! In the visitor center you can read all about water, the coastline and the Delta works with which we protect our small country against the water. Interesting lesson history for young and old. (Original) De Maeslantkering, een indrukwekkend bouwwerk! In het bezoekerscentrum kun je van alles lezen over water, de kustlijn en de Deltawerken waarmee we ons kleine landje beschermen tegen het water. Interessante les geschiedenis voor jong en oud.

Nice

(Translated by Google) Interesting excursions (Original) Interessante excursies

(Translated by Google) Very impressive. Information center very well constructed. Should you have seen. (Original) Sehr beeindruckend. Informationszentrum sehr gut aufgebaut. Sollte man gesehen haben.

(Translated by Google) Very nice. The only German is a 15 minute film .... English with German subtitles. The rest only from Dutch. Is certainly very interesting if you would understand it. There is no audio guide or similar (Original) Ganz nett. Das einzige aus deutsch ist ein 15 minütiger Film.... englisch mir deutschen Untertitel. Der Rest alles nur aus holländisch. Ist bestimmt sehr interessant wenn man es verstehen würde. Es gibt kein audio guide oder ähnliches👎

All the information is in Dutch (there's not even in English), the audioguide doesn't work and it is impossible to follow the exposition with the printed information that they give if you ask for it. I haven't learned anything, it has been a completely useless visit. If you are dutch or you understand their language it may be interesting, otherwise it is not a recommendable visit, better to see it from the outside and watch a documentary about it. (I'm not talking about the guided tour, we couldn't do it because we would have had to wait for two hours. I'm sure it has to be very interesting)

(Translated by Google) Educational center with guided tours organized along the flood defense. (Original) Educatief centrum met rondleidingen georganiseerd langs de waterkering.

Nice to learn about all the waterworks in the Netherlands and see the Maeslantkering in real life

As a civil engineer this place is well worth the voyage. I called ahead and asked if they could do an English tour, which they graciously accommodated. The tour had amazing access and the guide was extremely knowledgeable with technical questions. The inside of the museum was all in Dutch so I didn't get as much out of it. To get here either take a taxi direct, or from hook of Holland which has busses.

Nice exhibition for whoever is interested in water-managing engineering ! It's possible and easy to book an English tour for just a few euros and it's really worth as the guide will translate the inside exhibition and give an outside close-up tour. Very impressive barrier, inspiring and beautiful!

Good place to see how dutch people expert on water are

Nice visit with a excelent guide. In English.

Really instructive area, worth going there. Learned a lot about the construction of Het Kering and the water flood of 1953. Both impressive and instructive. Very great! ✅

The entrance is only 2,50 Euro. The exhibition gives a lot of Information, sadly in Dutch only. Only a Flyer in other langues available.

Our English guide Marianne gave us a wonderful introduction and tour! An inspiration learning experience about the systematic and long-term water solutions of the Netherlands.

(Translated by Google) Well arranged with Corona measures ,. Small groups of people in a tour, that was a bonus. Special tour because the Maeslantkering was closed. Guides with a lot of knowledge, students of civil engineering from Delft University of Technology. (Original) Goed geregeld met Corona maatregelen,. Kleine groepen mensen in een rondleiding, dat was mooi meegenomen. Special rondleiding omdat de Maeslantkering gesloten was. Gidsen met veel kennis, studenten civiele techniek van de tu Delft.

Had a great tour by a female engineering student on the day the whole system closed for a test! Very professional and knowledgeable!

Very cool to see the final piece of deltawerken, its purpose to keep the Netherlands above water, a guardian against climate change and the rising sea level.

Great experience

(Translated by Google) The bench in front of the door was open (Original) Het bankje voor de deur was open

(Translated by Google) Super fun and educational. Certainly interesting for children. Guided tour possible. (Original) Super leuk en leerzaam. Zeker interessant voor kinderen. Rondleiding met gids mogelijk.

(Translated by Google) Nice experience for us and the children! (Original) Leuke ervaring voor ons en de kinderen!

(Translated by Google) Special to see (Original) Bijzonder om te zien

(Translated by Google) Fun, interesting and educational. Also for children. Not so big (Original) Leuk, interessant en leerzaam. Ook voor kinderen. Niet zo groot

(Translated by Google) Interesting and friendly people who give nice explanations. (Original) Interessant en vriendelijke mensen die leuke uitleg geven.

(Translated by Google) The Maeslantkering at Hoek van Holland is an impressively ingenious building, construction started in 1991 and construction was completed in 1997. A visit costs only € 5 and is part of your general development. (Original) De Maeslantkering bij Hoek van Holland is een indrukwekkend ingenieus bouwwerk waarvan de bouw startte in 1991 en de bouw werd afgerond in 1997. Een bezoekje kost slechts € 5 en is onderdeel van je algemene ontwikkeling.

(Translated by Google) Had a super nice tour from a new enthusiastic guide, very interesting to see this gigantic building from close up. 👌 (Original) Super leuke rondleiding gehad van een nieuwe enthousiaste gids, erg interessant om dit gigantische bouwwerk te zien van dicht bij. 👌

(Translated by Google) This storm surge barrier is so ingenious !!! Fascinating to hear more about it. No wonder this feat of Dutch hydraulic engineering attracts visitors from all over the world. The @Maeslantkering keeps the @Rijnmond residents safe, is practical for shipping on the busy Nieuwe Waterweg and also looks beautiful. Beautiful lines as one bridge of Calatrava. Thanks for the good tour @JeroenKramer @Keringhuis @Rijkswaterstaat @ProvoyaltyZuidHolland @HoogheemraadschapDelfland. Highly recommended if you are in the area. (Original) Zo ingenieus deze stormvloedkering!!! Fascinerend om er meer over te horen. Geen wonder dat dit staaltje Nederlandse waterbouw bezoekers uit de hele wereld trekt. De @Maeslantkering houdt de @Rijnmond inwoners veilig, is praktisch voor de scheepvaart op de drukke Nieuwe Waterweg en ziet er ook nog mooi uit. Prachtig lijnenspel als n brug van Calatrava. Dank voor de goede rondleiding @JeroenKramer @Keringhuis @Rijkswaterstaat @ProvincieZuidHolland @HoogheemraadschapDelfland. Een aanrader als je in de buurt bent.

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(Translated by Google) Neat information center with very friendly staff. Guided tour by a very enthusiastic and knowledgeable tour guide. (Original) Keurig net informatie centrum met zeer vriendelijk personeel. Rondleiding door zeer enthousiaste en deskundige rondleider.

(Translated by Google) You should definitely visit ... (Original) Sollte man auf jedenfall mal besuchen....

(Translated by Google) Very impressive construction! (Original) Sehr beeindruckende Konstruktion!

(Translated by Google) Coincidentally, we were pointed out at 'het Keringhuis', an informative center about the Maeslandkering. We were shown around by a very enthusiastic guide from Rijkswaterstaat and told everything about this special barrier, which was the final piece of the storm surge barrier. Informative and educational also for children, highly recommended. (Original) Toevallig omdat we erop gewezen werden bij 'het Keringhuis' aangeland, een informatief centrum over de Maeslandkering. Door een zeer enthousiaste gids van Rijkswaterstaat werden we rondgeleid en alles vertelt over deze bijzondere kering, die het sluitstuk was van de stormvloedkering. Informatief en leerzaam ook voor kinderen, een aanrader.

(Translated by Google) Very impressive to see. And had a very nice tour. (Original) Heel imposant om te zien. En heel erg leuke rondleiding gehad.

(Translated by Google) Very enthusiastic staff, a fun and educational tour. Compliment to her, she involved the children very much! Interesting visitor center, also great fun for children. (Original) Heel enthousiast personeel, een leuke en leerzame rondleiding. Compliment voor haar, ze betrok de kinderen er erg leuk bij! Interessant bezoekerscentrum, ook erg leuk voor kinderen.

(Translated by Google) Very interesting and impressive! Ps. Niels, the measuring point in Rotterdam is at the Boerengat. (Original) Ontzettend interessant en indrukwekkend! Ps. Niels, het meetpunt in Rotterdam staat bij het Boerengat.

(Translated by Google) Fantastic explanation about the water barrier at Hoek van Holland and general water management by means of interactive methods. Very interesting and educational for young to old (Original) Fantastische uitleg over de waterkeerring bij Hoek van Holland en algemene waterbeheersing d.m.v.Interactieve methodes.Zeer interessant en leerzaam voor jong tot oud

Such an interesting place. They give a manual in English at the reception. Entry is 2.5€. Museumkaart is not valid here. Learnt a lot about the floods and how the Dutch come up with ideas to cope up with it. There is also a system where if you feed in your location (post code) it says what you do in case of a flood and your chances of flooding etc.

(Translated by Google) Interesting (Original) Interessant

Impressive civil engineering works. With visitors center, nice exposition, especially for children.

I never saw this kind of gate anywhere, it's truly an amazing hydraulic engineering work! I went to visit the Keringhuis an hour before the closure. It's a pity that the explanations are in dutch only, because we couldn't understand much. An English translation would help a lot! Anyway, it was worth and the employees were all very nice. At 1 there is an English guided tour so, I would suggest the non dutch speakers to go for that one.

Impressive museum about the storm surge barrier on the Nieuwe Waterweg. We had a very good tour with Jeroen, the three of us in English, because there weren't many visitors.