The condition for the development as a whole was that the new nature in Waterdunen should become an experience in itself, both for fledgling and more experienced nature lovers and for other recreational users.
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Located between the towns of Groede and Breskens in Zeeland province, the Waterdunen nature reserve and recreational area is set in 350 hectares of salt creeks, mudflats, salt marshes and sandbanks, right where the land meets the sea. This type of scenery can be found throughout Zeeland province. The mix of long bicycle and walking paths, horseback riding trails, bird-watching huts and a campsite/holiday park should attract large numbers of tourists and locals alike.
How can people get to know this area and get to make the most of its unique assets?
While many bird lovers were already familiar with the spot on account of its unique fauna, the Zeeland provincial authorities were looking to develop the area to accommodate a larger variety of visitors. How do you turn a visit to this man-made landscape into a special experience for different types of visitors?
MMEK was invited to put its experience strategy to use and think about ways to open the area up to the public and enhance the visitor experience. The plan is based on the notion that the identity of the area can be strengthened: the beautiful scenery was created by people following the large-scale hydraulic engineering works completed in the area. It is this scenery that gives the area its unique identity, serving as an example of a new type of coastal reinforcement, like an updated version of the Delta Works construction projects.
Since the best way for people to discover the area is to navigate it, a key focus was the improvement of the various hiking and cycling paths. The differences in height within the nature preserve ensure that visitors can enjoy a range of different views of their environment.
The condition for the development as a whole was that the new nature in Waterdunen should become an experience in itself, both for fledgling and more experienced nature lovers and for other recreational users.
The condition for the development as a whole was that the new nature in Waterdunen should become an experience in itself, both for fledgling and more experienced nature lovers and for other recreational users.
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