Discover Zoutkamp
Fishing village with a rich history
In Zoutkamp, you can taste the sea. Stroll through the harbour and past the colourful houses on the Reitdiep, enjoy fresh fish and discover the fishing tradition that makes this fishing village unique.
Harbour full of stories
Thanks to its location on the Reitdiep and the former Lauwerszee, Zoutkamp grew into an important fishing village. After the closure of the Lauwerszee in 1969, part of the fleet moved to Lauwersoog. Yet the port still breathes history and you can feel the maritime atmosphere everywhere. And you can still taste the fish in abundance at the restaurants in the port or at Palingrokerij Postma.
Set sail
What better way to discover Zoutkamp than from the water? Nothing beats a day on the water or even a night on a boat. Both are possible with a camping boat from Bootverhuur Zoutkamp. A little further away? Go sailing and shore fishing with the ZK9 Antonia on the Wadden Sea, the Lauwersmeer and the Reitdiep. Or choose a nice trip with the ZK4 or the ZK31 of the Visserijmuseum.
" The harbour still exudes history and you can feel the maritime atmosphere everywhere "
The scent of wood and tar
Here you will discover everything about the history and development of Zoutkamp's fishing industry. You will find the Fisheries Museum in a historic concrete hangar at the old inner harbour of Zoutkamp. In the museum courtyard you will find Siegerlida's Hoeske, an original rebuilt Zoutkamper fisherman's house with furnishings from around 1900.
Pretty streets and colourful houses
Wander down the Vissersstraat and Kerkstraat and discover old Zoutkamp. Stroll down Beereboomstraat, the last alley in the village, and admire the oldest house in Zoutkamp. On the Reitdiepskade, a row of brightly coloured cottages reminiscent of Scandinavia awaits. Settle down at Impreszo for art, gifts and coffee overlooking the Reitdiep.
Routes
Harbour to Harbour route
Be surprised by salty sea air, wide views and the feeling of freedom on this bike ride from port to port. This route connects the fishing village of Zoutkamp with the port of Lauwersoog, and UNESCO World Heritage Site Wadden Sea. Starting point: Visserijmuseum Zoutkamp. End point: the WEC in Lauwersoog.
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Village walk Zoutkamp
Welcome to Zoutkamp, a village with a maritime history you can see, smell and taste. Walk through the streets and along the harbour and discover how this fishing village developed into a lively village with a rich fishing tradition since the 15th century.
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Out and about with a village guide
Not had enough of Zoutkamp's history yet? The village guide will be happy to show you the hidden places in Zoutkamp during the summer months. Everywhere in Zoutkamp you will find traces of its rich fishing past. Did you know that the 80-year war also left its mark on this village? During this fascinating village walk, a guide will tell you everything you can see and even what you can no longer see. Will you join us? The walks start from the Fisheries Museum. Put on your walking shoes and come and enjoy a journey through time in Zoutkamp.
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