Border park Groot Saeftinghe

Enjoy walking along the creeks and endless dikes, cycling along the various meadow fields or just enjoying the beautiful view. You can see and experience all kinds of things in Border park Groot Saeftinghe. A large part of this park is the Drowned Land of Saeftinghe, the largest brackish salt marsh in Europe. Each year, tens of thousands of birds come to the area to feed, breed, rest and hibernate. More than 200 bird species have been observed over the years. Come too and discover this beautiful area.

More information can be found on the website of Border Park Groot Saeftinghe.

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Bezoekers volgen gegidste rondleiding door Verdronken Land van Saeftinghe (Beeldbank Laat Zeeland Zien, Felice Buonadonna)

Things to do

  • Walk along centuries-old dikes and enjoy sweeping views.
  • Cycle through the open landscape of creeks, fields, and endless horizons.
  • Discover the Drowned Land of Saeftinghe, the largest brackish tidal marsh in Europe.
  • Spot thousands of birds that breed, rest, or overwinter here.
  • Explore the area on guided excursions; boots on, and go!
Bezoekers wandelen door de modder tijdens een excursie met gids door het Verdronken Land van Saeftinghe (Beeldbank Laat Zeeland Zien, Felice Buonadonna)

Practical information

  • Locatie: municipalities of Hulst & Beveren.
  • Freely accessible via several walking and cycling routes.
  • A guide is required for visits to the tidal marsh.
  • All information and excursion requests can be found at https://www.grensparkgrootsaeftinghe.eu/. 

What this place tells us about the Geopark

Border Park Groot Saeftinghe is the beating heart of estuarine nature in the Scheldt Delta. Here, you can witness how water, mudflats, salt marshes, and dikes continuously reshape the landscape. The Drowned Land of Saeftinghe recalls the loss of villages but also shows how life always adapts. With over 200 bird species and rare plants, this area is living proof of the dynamic relationship between people and nature. In Groot Saeftinghe, the essence of the Geopark becomes clear: resilience, transformation, and wonder.