Landtong Rozenburg

Pure nature and wild horses on this 10-kilometer-long peninsula in the Port of Rotterdam.

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The peninsula is surrounded by ports and industry: kilometers of gleaming pipes, chrome towers, and refinery lights twinkle all around. Every now and then, a meters-high red tongue of fire shoots out of one of the towers. The contrast between the rugged nature and the industry of the Botlek makes the Landtong an unforgettable experience.

The Rozenburg peninsula is the opposite bank of the Nieuwe Waterweg between Rotterdam and Hoek van Holland. What no one knows is that on this 10-kilometer-long peninsula, you find yourself in pure nature. Every few steps, there is a new discovery: flocks of migratory birds, wild cows in a small lake, galloping wild horses. There is also plenty of life along the shore. Due to the ebb and flow of the tides and the interaction between salt and fresh water, shells and aquatic plants grow. A sturgeon, up to six meters long, salmon, and eels are spotted. When the mudflats dry out at low tide, seals are often seen resting on them after hunting. Allow about two hours for a walk.