Zwinvlakte

Spring break

Date
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Location
Zwin Nature Park
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The spring trail is included in the standard entrance ticket.

During the spring break Zwin guides are stationed at various spots in the park and will be happy to supply you with extra information on the fauna and flora of the Zwin area!

labohut

Fresh water lab

At the freshwater lab, you can take a very close look at tiny creatures.
You’ll be amazed at what these organisms look like under a microscope!

From 10:30 to 16:00

Kijkwand

Birds on the breeding islands

Is that a Mediterranean gull, a black-headed gull, or a little tern? The Zwin guide will help you identify the birds you see with a telescope!

From 11:00 to 16:30

Zwinvlakte

A walk on the Zwin Plain

Follow the blue or green itineraries on the Zwin Plain. A Zwin guide will be there at the beginning of your walk and tell you more about this unique tidal area.

From 11:30 to 17:00

A unique saltwater lab

Do you know why the birds love the tidal area so much? For its extensive menu, of course!

Shrimps, crabs, worms, mussels... all kinds of goodies birds simply can't get enough of and that you can see up close at the saltwater lab.

The saltwater lab is open from 12:30 to 17:00

Mossel

Children’s activities

Come and learn all about eggs in the wild during the egg hunt! This time, the focus isn't on birds’ eggs, but on those of other egg-laying species.

Then, you can play at “Whose baby is this?” and listen to the story of “The hedgehog’s egg”.

Game in the observationcenter from 11:00 to 13:45

Story in the foresthut  from 14:15 to 17:00

Boomkikker

Visit the storks

Ever seen a stork close up on its nest? No? In that case, don't forget to visit the stork tower to watch these wonderful birds!

Guide present from 10:30 to 16:00

Ooievaar met jong

Exhibition: A top-class nature experience at the Zwin!

The exhibition gives you a bird’s-eye view of this magnificent European reserve: begin over the sea and fly over mudflats, tidal marshes, and dunes until you reach the polders. Explore the beauties of nature and find out why large-scale projects and day-to-day maintenance are so important.

The exhibition is included in a standard ticket.

Zwin! Wij werken aan topnatuur

Practical

When

From 27 April to 12 May 2024 - from 10:00 to 18:00

(except on Monday, April 29 and May 6)

Price

The spring trail is included in the standard entrance ticket.

  • €14 adults - €12 online till the day before your visit
  • €6 - children 6 to 17 years old 
  • free for children -6 years
TicketsTickets  Discount price available online! - book here
Select the preferred date from April 27 to May 12, 2024