12/09/2026 om 11:20 uur English Tour Test Closure 2026: International Collaboration with I-STORM
Step behind the scenes of global storm protection during the annual test closure of the legendary Maeslantkering. On this exclusive English tour, discover how Dutch flood defense powers I-STORM—the international network connecting storm surge barrier operators from London and Venice to New Orleans and Tokyo.
• Global Knowledge Sharing: Discover how flood defense specialists worldwide exchange severe storm protocols, operational data, and barrier technologies to safeguard vulnerable coastlines.
• Dutch Engineering in Context: Learn how the Netherlands' iconic water management infrastructure sets international standards and inspires coastal protection across the globe.
• The Giant Up Close: Walk onto the barrier grounds to stand face-to-face with the massive steel gates and experience firsthand how the annual test closure ensures peak operational readiness.
Spaces are strictly limited for this exclusive closure day event. Book your tour now!
Duration: 60 minutes
Cost:
adults € 7,00
children (4 to 17 years old) € 3,00
Due to the crowds on this day, we ask you to be present well before the start of the tour. Please take extra travel time into account. There is a shuttle bus running between het Keringhuis-Metro Station Hoek van Holland Haven-P/Maeslantkering (Kulkweg)-het Keringhuis and vice versa.
No backpacks or large bags permitted on the Maeslantkering premises. Small bags are allowed but will be searched prior to entry.
Vul hieronder uw gegevens in om te boeken
