</a></span>"}'/> The Delta Works (Dutch: Deltawerken ) are a series of flood protection structures built between 1950 and 1997 in the southwest of the Netherlands , to protect a large area of land around the Rhine-Meuse-Scheldt delta from the sea. The works consist of dams, sluices, locks, dikes, and storm surge barriers. Along with the Zuiderzee Works , they have been declared one of the Seven Wonders of the Modern World by the American Society of Civil Engineers.
The estuaries of the Rhine, Meuse and Scheldt have been subject to flooding for centuries. After construction of the Afsluitdijk in the north of the country completed in 1933, the Netherlands started studying the damming of the Rhine-Meuse Delta. Plans were developed to turn the delta into a group of freshwater lakes. New dams, sluices, and storm surge barriers would be built to shorten the coastline, thus reducing the number of dikes that had to be raised. Due to indecision and World War II, little progress was made. In 1950 two small estuary mouths, the Brielse Gat near Brielle and the Botlek near Vlaardingen were dammed. Then the flood of 1953 ( Watersnoodramp ) took place. In the night of Saturday 31 January 1953 and the morning of 1 February 1953, a heavy storm caused a storm tide. Nearly 2,000 people died in the flood and there was widespread property damage, mostly in the province of Zeeland.
As a result, the Delta Works Commission was installed to research the causes and develop measures to prevent such disasters in future. They revised some of the old plans and came up with the Deltaplan . The plan consisted of blocking the estuary mouths of the Oosterschelde, the Haringvliet and the Grevelingen. This reduced the length of the dikes exposed to the sea by 700 km (430 mi). The mouths of the Nieuwe Waterweg and the Westerschelde were to remain open because these were used as important shipping routes to the ports of Rotterdam and Antwerp . The dikes along these waterways were to be heightened and strengthened. New road and waterway instructure would be built alongside the Deltaworks to stimulate the economy of Zeeland and improve the connection between the ports of Rotterdam and Antwerp.
Plans for a coastline construction had been suggested long before, and small steps had been taken, but it was the 1953 flood that led to the rapid development of the Delta Works. With the Delta Works in place, disastrous floods like the one in 1953 should occur no more than once every 4,000 years. In total, the Delta Works are the largest storm barrier in the world and have served as an example to many similar projects all over the world.
The Delta Works consists of structures that are scattered over Zeeland and South Holland . To explore them, you can stay the night in Rotterdam or one of the other larger destinations in area, hire a car there and then drive out to some of these structures, while also taking in some of Zeeland's endless flat vistas. The Oosterscheldekering and the Maeslantkering are the most interesting attractions to visit, and while driving, you can lay out a route over some of the other dams and dykes.
To go directly to the Deltapark Neeltje Jans, coming from the Randstad , take either the Rotterdam-Beneluxtunnel or the Brienenoordbridge. Then, take direction Zierikzee over the A15-A29-N59. After Zierikzee follow direction Burgh-Haamstede and take exit Westenschouwen/Middelburg (N57). You should follow the signs towards Neeltje Jans and then the signs to Deltapark. The N57 is one of the main roads, connecting several of the dams and leading along the Deltapark Neeltje Jans. If you're using a navigation system to get to the Deltapark, set it on "Faelweg, in Vrouwenpolder".
The Deltapark is well-reachable by public transport in summer, but there are limited services in winter. Take a train to Middelburg and from there, take bus line 133 . The whole trip should take 2 to 2½ hr one way, from Rotterdam.
It's possible to drive over the Delta Works by car, to get an idea of the massive nature of the structure. At the Haringvliet Expo and Deltapark Neeltje Jans you'll find all kinds of information about the different elements of the construction and it's possible to see part of the dams from the inside.
The fourteen works below are rarely in action, which in itself is a good thing. They are most often only active during storms. The first time the five major works were closed was January 3, 2018. In January 2018, the requirements for closing the weirs and dams were lowered to keep the Delta Works from rusting away and being able to be used when another extreme tide comes along. The listings below are sorted in chronological order of completion.
The visitor's centres are all meant as day trip destinations and there's no accommodation available in any of them. There's plenty of places to stay in the many towns, though. Renesse , Middelburg , Vlissingen and Hellevoetsluis are just a few of the most popular destinations in the region, and all have plenty of lodging and camping opportunities. Check the destination guides for individual listings.
The same goes for bars and restaurants, and for dinner your best option is to go to one of the towns. At the Haringvlietdam and in Deltapark Neeltje Jans, however, there are restaurants that serve lunch. Plates may include mossels (mussels), which are harvested from the Oosterschelde.
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When we visited Veere, a small city on the Walcheren Island of Zeeland in the Netherlands, we also took the chance to see the Delta Works —one of the Seven Wonders of the Modern World (together with the Zuiderzee Works)!
…So what’s the Delta and Zuiderzee works?
Well, for centuries, the Netherlands has been constantly plagued with the problem of flooding during storms and it’s because of how most of its land (near the coast) is below sea level and/or less than one meter above sea level. In order to put a stop to this, as well as to reclaim more land, they started two projects…
There are a LOT of technicalities and engineering terms involved here but the bottom line is that these two projects are majestic and grand— there’s a reason why they garnered a spot in the wonders of the world. But I guess, to really give you an idea about how impressive these ‘works’ are, I’ll let the photos below speak for themselves!
The Delta and Zuiderzee Works are located in various parts of the Netherlands; we obviously didn’t have the luxury of time to visit every spot, so we decided to check out one: the 9-km long Oosterscheldekering . Located between the islands Schouwen-Duiveland and Noord-Beveland , it is the largest of the 13 ambitious Delta Works series!
TRIVIA : The Oosterscheldekering is said to be the most difficult to build and the most expensive series of the Delta works. Apparently, they worked on this for more than a decade! (1976 to 1986)
You can choose to stop and park nearby to see more of the Oosterscheldekering up close , but you can also choose to just continue driving through the length of the highway.
But of course, we chose to stop by! My friend’s dad wanted us to see the barriers up close and of course, how could I say no to that?
We parked somewhere near Neeltje-Jans, an artificial island at one end that’s also used as an education center and a base for maintenance works. (This is the section on the bottom-right of the top-most image of this post. It’s totally free to park here and also free to get in on one of the nearby barriers.)
Below is the view from the parking lot:
TRIVIA : The Oosterscheldekering is sometimes referred to by the Dutch people as an eight wonder of the world (apart from how the whole of it, the Delta Works, as one of the seven wonders of the world.
We proceeded to walk up to the highway to get into one of the barriers… as we were walking up the path, I was already in awe. Sure they were old, but they were HUGE! My friend’s dad is an engineer so he launched into a short ‘tour guide’ spree as he gave us more information about these storm surge barriers (the other information I acquired below are from sources online and the education center).
TRIVIA : The photo above shows a marker or line on a pillar of a barrier, showing how high the sea level was during the North Sea storm/flooding of 1953.
TIP : If you want to see another Delta Work, I suggest going to Maeslantkering .
It’s a beauty! Located at Hoek van Holland and the river Scheur, it is said to be one of the largest moving structures on Earth (rivaling the Green Bank Telescope in the USA and the Bagger 288 excavator in Germany) and the only storm surge barrier in the world that has large movable parts. As you can see below, it’s a set of two swinging ‘doors’ that are almost as long as the Eiffel Tower.
To add more ‘wonder’ into this structure, it functions automatically! A computer is connected to these barriers so whenever a storm surge is expected, the doors would float towards one another in order to close the waterway. They are then ‘flooded’ and this additional weight will make them sink; thereby turning them into a barrier.
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This was a really GREAT experience! It clearly shows how us, humans, have very astonishing abilities that we could come up with such amazing feats!
After seeing this, you bet that I am now on a mission of seeing the other 6 wonders of the modern world, namely: Channel Tunnel (between UK and France), CN Tower (Ontario – Canada), Empire State Building (New York), Golden Gate Bridge (California), Itaipu Dam (between Brazil and Paraguay), and Panama Canal.
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What a majestic feat of engineering! It’s such a shame the Philippines is too corrupted to ever come up with something like this… we need it!
I agree with you! Though we don’t have problems of flooding from the sea, we have problems of flooding from trash and poor waterway systems.
Wow! They built this for a purpose and now, it’s also a tourist attraction. They really have good urban planning since 1976! How I wish people here in the Philippine government can come up with something like that, and for long term use.
I wish the same too! This is such a majestic feat that helps stop flooding and we both know how Manila needs help from that (though of course our flooding is from trash, not from the sea so yeah; but still! It’s a problem that needs to be addressed)
Wow! This is amazing! If only our government is not so corrupt, we can also afford to build this kind of structure that will help us to stand more stronger to flood problems and other related disaster.
Indeed; but I guess our officials have other priorities which is of course themselves :/
It’s an amazing structure and I didn’t know it was one of the newest 7 wonders!
IT really was amazing! :D
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Visit the Delta Works in The Netherlands. You’ll learn and experience the struggle against flooding from the sea. Who does not know the Dutch Delta Works: Dutchies are busy for already 50 years to strengthen the country and to protect it from water.
As an old proverb says: God created the world but the Dutch created The Netherlands. Almost 40% of the Netherlands lies below sea level. Floodings of sea and river water caused many victims as for example the 1953 flood disaster during which 1850 people were drowned. The struggle against the water was both defensive, manifest by many dikes and dams, and offensive, as is shown by the many land reclamation works from as early as the 14th century.
The Delta Works is a defense system in the Netherlands to protect against flooding from the sea, in particular the provinces of Zeeland, southern South Holland and North Brabant. The Dutch built decades to finish The Delta Works. The project was declared complete after the completion of the Oosterscheldekering (1986), The Maeslant Storm Surge Barrier (in 1997) and following the completion of the raising of the dikes to delta height (the Harlingen weir, in August 2010).
Big parts of the Delta works, particularly the Oosterschelde and The Maeslant Storm Surge Barrier, attract international attention. The American Society of Civil Engineers has declared The Delta Works as one of the seven modern wonders of the world.
The Maeslant Storm Surge Barrier is the last part of the Dutch Delta Works and is the world’s largest moveable barrier. This impressive construction cannot be described in words, only experienced. Near the Maeslantkering is The Keringhuis, Public Water Management Information Centre about flood risk management in the Province of Zuid-Holland and the impressive Maeslant Storm Surge Barrier. Here you can visit the exposition or go outside and get a hands-on-experience with pumps and sandbags in the water playground.
The Netherlands are famous not only for tulips and cheese, but also for the many wind mills. They were and still are an important part of the water management to keep the land dry and provide energy. All through The Netherlands, but especially in the Holland region, you can still find the old wind mills in the polder landscape. Some still working and others to preserve Dutch history. The windmills and waterways tell the tale of the Low Countries. Travel back in time and experience the story of windmills, water, and willpower!
Unesco World Heritage Kinderijk is a site with about 19 authentic windmills. 742 Years of Dutch watermanagement history and 15 out of the 19 windmills are still inhabited. When you visit Kinderdijk, you step right into the middle of Dutch history. Everything here lies below sea level, so to keep our feet dry, we have been cooperating with the wind and water for centuries.
Rotterdam Experience organises private (no regular) excursions to different parts of the Delta Works or windmills or a combination of both. These tours can include transportation (touring car, bike, boat), lunch, a guide, visit of the Maeslant Storm Surge Barrier and the Oosterschelde Storm Surge Barrier and much more.
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The Delta Works, consisting of 13 sections, together form the largest flood protection system in the world and are definitely worth a visit. Experience this imposing project with a Delta Works Tour. Incorporating among others storm surge barriers, dikes, dams and sluice gates –, also referred to as one of the seven wonders of the world, the Delta Works illustrate how the Dutch deal with water. If Holland didn’t protect itself against the waters, half of Holland would be submerged. Furthermore, they lie in a gorgeous environment with wonderful beaches, beautiful nature and many culinary spots.
Visit the real Delta area in the south western part of Holland, about 120 km south west of Amsterdam. Enjoy a specialised tour at the East Scheldt or Maeslant Storm Surge Barrier, one of the largest moving structures on earth. Driving over impressive dams of the Delta works in the south west we enter the province (state) of Zeeland hit by a severe flooding in 1953, which caused 1850 lives.
The Delta Works – incorporating among others a storm surge barrier, dikes, dams and sluice gates – have much to offer for everyone who wishes to see how the Dutch deal with and protect themselves against the waters. The main attraction of the Delta Works is the Eastern Scheldt Storm Surge Barrier, a unique flood protection construction of 8 kilometers in length, that can shut off the entire Eastern Scheldt in 75 minutes. This ingenious system of 62 enormous sliding gates is meant to prevent a disastrous flood like the one in 1953. The gates are open during normal weather, preserving the marine tide nature and allowing delicious oysters to still be cultivated and Eastern Scheldt lobster to still be caught today.
Deltapark Neeltje Jans, a water theme park on an island in the middle of the Eastern Scheldt Storm Surge Barrier, is a place where you can enjoy gorgeous nature, culture and technology. You can also visit the Delta Experience there, where you will learn everything about the notorious North Sea Flood of 1953.
But the Maeslant Storm Surge Barrier, the last component of the Delta Works located in the neighboring province of South Holland, is definitely worth a visit as well. Its large ‘arms’ – consisting of floating pontoons – can be filled with water to make them sink and form a solid barrier. In short, it’s a spectacular project that to this day protects the densely populated area around Nieuwe Waterweg and Het Scheur waterways in the Hook of Holland.
GO Experience can arrange tailor made tours to visit the Delta Works. Depending on your time and budget we make a program including transfers, private specialised guide(s), entrance tickets, a fitting lunch or dinner and more. The Delta Works can also be combined with a visit of Rotterdam or Unesco Kinderdijk Windmills . A drainage system consisting of 19 windmills (built around 1740), formerly used to keep the Alblasserwaard polder area dry.
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O Delta Works é composto por 13 seções que formam o maior sistema de proteção contra inundações no mundo e, definitivamente, vale a pena visitar. Este projeto imponente – incorporando entre outros uma barreira contra tempestade, diques, barragens e portões de esclusas – também conhecido como uma das sete maravilhas do mundo, ilustra como os holandeses lidam com a água. Se a Holanda não se protegesse contra as águas, metade do país estaria submerso. Além disso, estão localizados em um ambiente maravilhoso com belas praias, natureza e culinária.
A principal atração do Delta Works é a Barreira de Sobretensão da Escalda Oriental (Eastern Scheldt Storm Surge Barrier), uma construção única de proteção contra inundações de 8 quilômetros de extensão, que pode desligar todo o Scheldt Oriental em 75 minutos. Também o Maeslant Storm Surge Barrier outro local que vale a pena visitar. Os seus grandes “braços” – constituídos por pontões flutuantes – podem ser preenchidos com água para fazê-los afundar e formar uma barreira sólida. O Deltapark Neeltje Jans, um parque temático de água em uma ilha no meio da Barreira de Sobretensão do Estribal, é um lugar onde você pode desfrutar da natureza, cultura e tecnologia. Você também pode visitar a Delta Experience, onde aprenderá tudo sobre a Inundação do Mar do Norte de 1953.
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The flooding of the Netherlands in 1953 made it very clear how vulnerable the land and the people living there were. Therefore with a huge effort, the Delta Works project was made to create a new and better protection to make sure this would not happen again.
The Delta Works protects a large area of land around the Rhine-Meuse-Scheldt delta from the sea. Delta Works is a very complicated collection of locks, sluices, channels, bridges, slides, dams, dikes, storm surge barriers and gates working together.
The aim of the dams, sluices, and storm surge barriers was to shorten the Dutch coastline, thus reducing the number of dikes that had to be raised. This dam consists of several strings of gates and their massive supporting pylons which, in normal weather, allow tidal sea waters to ebb and flow in the Eastern Schelde estuary, thus benefiting the fish, bird life and the local fisheries.
The four great estuaries in the south-western Netherlands should be closed with dams. These closures should be done in a special order because of tidal movements of shipping and fishing, this guarantees for the economy of the country.
The piers and their mechanisms had to be lifted into precise positions in the estuary. But the type of equipment needed for such gargantuan and specialized tasks did not exist anywhere in the world; it had to be invented. The piers support 300- to 500-ton steel gates and their hydraulic machinery, as well as a roadway above and load-bearing beams below.
The Oosterscheldedam is on one of the two artificial islands situated in Zeeland, just an hour and a half driving distance from Amsterdam and half an hour from Dordrecht where the structure is located; it is a recommend for those interested in water management. Three kilometres long, this anti-tempest dam is constituted of 65 pillars between which one can slide 62 iron flood-gates.
The height of one pillar is 38 meter and its weight 18.000 tons. When the sea becomes dangerous, one hour is enough to lower the flood gates. This system affords to keep 75% of the tide amplitude as well as the fishing industry, the breed of mussels and oysters and above all, the unique eco-system of The Biesbosch.
One of the latest improvements of the Delta plan was the storm surge barrier in the New Waterway near Hoek van Holland built in 1997. It consists of two enormous doors mounted on swing arms that can be used to close the estuary if storm and high water requires in order protecting the country.
During the night of January 31, 1953, to force 12 north westerly windstorm pounded the coast of Zeeland. The weakened dikes, drenched with water, ultimately gave way, flooding the islands of Goeree-Overflakkee, Tholen and Schouwen-Duiveland. The result was disastrous 1835 fatalities, 100000 evacuees, and 200000 hectares of land under water.
After that a commission was installed which had to come up with a plan to research the causes and seek measures to prevent such disasters in future. They revised some of the old plans; the plans were made to connect the South Holland and Zeeland islands by dams.
The combination of these plans and dams was called the Delta Plan. The Dutch government unanimously accepted the Delta Act in 1958, thus laying the foundation for the Delta Works. In 1959, the Delta Law was passed, in order to organise the construction of the dams.
The dikes along these waterways were to be heightened and strengthened. The works would be combined with road and waterway infrastructure to stimulate the economy of the province of Zeeland and improve the connection between the port of Rotterdam and Antwerp.
The Delta Works consist of more than dams and dikes alone; locks are also needed for transporting high water to the Rhine. Therefore drainage locks have been built in the Haringvliet. These locks began operating in 1971 and have 17 openings, each 56.5 meters wide. The Brouwers Dam in the Brouwershaven Gat was completed in 1972.
Oosterschelde Flood Barrier was created to prevent the creation of too many freshwater areas in Holland, the flood barrier locks are usually kept open and only close during times of extremely high storm tides. This structure, one of the largest in the world, cost 5.5 billion guilders to build and was opened on October 4, 1986.
This project led to dangerous tides causing dangerous floods have been reduced, now are lovely areas to explore by boat. Some of the uncovered shores have become recreation parks. Many sandbars and shores, however, especially in the Oosterschelde, are part of an important nature reserve. It was the largest project of its kind anywhere in the world and took 30 years to build. It is known as the Delta Project.
The Delta Works were the Netherlands’ answer to the Great Flood of 1953. They provide extra protection against extreme high tides, but they have also improved access to Zeeland, as well as created new nature reserves. Read more about the world-famous Delta Works.
In the night of 31 January and 1 February 1953, a massive storm brought devastation to parts of the Netherlands. These floods were caused by a severe north-westerly storm in combination with spring tides. Dykes burst and large parts of Zeeland were inundated by water. There were large numbers of casualties. The Delta Works were intended to make sure that no such disaster could happen again. They now form the largest network of defences in the Netherlands against flooding.
The Delta Works consist of a system of storm surge barriers, locks and dams. In Zeeland you can find Zandkreekdam, Veerse Gatdam, Grevelingendam, Brouwersdam, Oesterdam, Oosterscheldekering , Bathse Spuisluis and Philipsdam. Read more about Zeeland’s Delta Works below. Did you know that the Oosterscheldekering - or Eastern Scheldt storm surge barrier - is the largest of its kind in the Netherlands?
After the catastrophe, a specially formed Delta Commission drew up the so-called Delta Plan . The purpose of this plan was to prevent a disaster such as happened in 1953 ever again. The Delta Plan presented a formidable challenge to the hydraulic engineers of the day. The reduction in the length of the coastline through the closure of large estuaries with huge dams and moveable storm-surge barriers had never been done before. Likewise, the construction of such large and complex barriers was unique. The Delta Works put the Netherlands firmly on the international map as a leading hydraulic engineering nation.
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The Delta Works not only provide protection against the sea. By connecting up the islands of Zeeland and Zuid-Holland with the mainland, they also contribute to increased access. In addition, the Delta Works have helped create a number of areas of outstanding natural beauty. For example, the creation of Veerse Meer (now a lagoon) as a result of Zandkreekdam and Veerse Gatdam being built.
At the centre of the Oosterscheldekering is the artificially created island of Neeltje Jans. Parts of the storm surge barrier were assembled on this small island. Now it has become a nature reserve with extensive beaches, offering magnificent views of the Oosterscheldekering and an area of dunes popular with many breeding birds. Deltapark Neeltje Jans is on the fringes of the island. This ‘theme park’ revolves around water and the Delta Works.
If you would like to know more about the Delta Works, you should also plan a visit to the Watersnoodmuseum . The museum will explain everything about the events surrounding the Great Flood, the Delta Works and how we are currently dealing with rising sea levels.
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Discover the world’s biggest storm surge barrier, located in the Netherlands Zeeland region, at the Delta Works. This enormous chain of flood protection structures were conceived following the North Sea flood of 1953 that led to 8,361 fatalities. After laying 13 dams, including barriers, sluices, locks, dikes and levees, the project was finished in 1997 and cost a total of 5 billion dollars. The completed infrastructure not only provides flood protection but also brings the surrounding areas fresh drinking water and irrigation.
The largest and best-known link in the Delta Works is the Eastern Scheldt Storm Surge Barrier - Oosterscheldekering. Following protests, the colossal 9 kilometers long barrier was redesigned as a dam with sliding gates to be closed during heavy storms or spring tides.
Situated halfway between Noord-Beveland and Schouwen-Duiveland in the Oosterschelde you’ll find the island of Neeltje Jans. This artificial land was originally fabricated to facilitate the construction of the Oosterscheldedam. Today visitors can visit the Deltapark Neeltje Jans on the isle to learn about the Delta Works in an underwater theme park. Children can play in the water playground and there is even a hurricane simulator!
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Explore the Dutch Delta works with this 10-hour day tour with a private guide. Visit The Delta Works, consisting of 13 sections, together form the largest flood protection system in the world! So it is no surprise that it is also referred to as one of the seven modern wonders of the world. The Delta Works show you how the Dutch deal with water in a country that lies largely under sea level.
Explore the surrounding area which lies in a gorgeous environment with beautiful beaches, peaceful nature and many culinary spots. And enter Neeltje Jan, which brings you the Delta experience , an educational attraction about the 1953 North Sea Flood with a panorama view of the day, and with film images and special effects. All the entrances are included with the tour. However there is much more to explore in this Delta theme park: Visit the whale expo , take a look at the seals and sea-lions, experience the hurricane machine and much more. We will make sure this will be an unforgettable day for you.
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Very impressive tour!! One of our highlights of our stay in Holland. How the Dutch deal with water is something a lot of other countries can learn from. This was a gift for my husbands birthday and we were very impressed by our guide Rob!!
We had incredible tours with Trigger Tours, covering the countryside and Delta works. I think that the Dutch Delta works is something most people visiting Holland have no idea about. Doing this tour we really learned how much technique is behind this and also saw some of the Dutch countryside. We also booked two walking tours with this company and every tour was exceptional. Unfortunately we forgot the guide her name but she was great!! This was our first time to the Netherlands, and we feel like we really connected with the country. We will be coming back.
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Delta describes Delta Business Traveler as a "complimentary offers program that provides individual business travelers with exclusive offers from both Delta and our partners." In short, it's aimed to serve business travelers who don't have a corporate travel arrangement with Delta or don't qualify to join SkyMiles for Business. It's designed for small-business owners, employees of small to midsize companies and corporate business travelers.
To join Delta Business Traveler, all you have to do is be a Delta SkyMiles member and identify as a business traveler. To sign up, head to this link . You'll need to enter your SkyMiles number and some information on your company and role, but there's no employer verification required.
Delta Business Traveler rewards members with discounts, bonus miles and other perks at various partners. These include:
The above benefits are listed on the Delta Business Traveler page. However, if you sign up for the program (which is free and took me about 10 seconds), a host of new offers will appear in your account. Mine include the following:
These offers may be targeted, so yours may look a little different.
As you can see, the program doesn't offer many rewards for actually flying Delta for business. What it does offer are discounts and perks on various travel purchases. These could be particularly helpful to business travelers who want to extend their stay after their meeting or conference by, for instance, booking a hotel or rental car on their own dime.
The program also provides benefits at work-related places like Industrious and Indeed, which may be useful to remote workers and small-business owners. Basically, for just $99 per month, you can rent an office space through Industrious' network of premium workplaces.
Related: Delta adds Hertz status for all Medallion elites, revamps earning structure for rentals
If you've heard of Delta's other business program, SkyMiles for Business, it's understandable if you're a little confused. Delta Business Traveler is a separate program designed to complement SkyMiles for Business by serving a different group of business travelers.
While Delta Business Traveler is designed for anyone who travels for work, SkyMiles for Business is geared for small and medium-size enterprises. To enroll , you must be a business or owner administrator of a company. You will be required to provide a valid tax identification number or value-added tax number, and you may need to show written proof of authorization from the company.
The basic member tier of SkyMiles for Business is open to all companies, regardless of size and annual revenue. This tier provides tailored offers from Delta and third parties, similar to Delta Business Traveler. It does not allow your business to earn SkyMiles , although individual employees will still earn miles on Delta and partner flights as SkyMiles members.
To reach the higher tiers, your company must have at least five unique employee travelers and spend at least $5,000 in eligible flight revenue every calendar year. If you meet these criteria, your company will earn SkyMiles on eligible flights taken by employees, while the employees will continue to earn miles on flights as they normally would.
As you can see, SkyMiles for Business is more rewarding for larger companies with at least five employees who travel and an annual spend of at least $5,000 on flights. Delta Business Traveler, on the other hand, is open to anyone who identifies as a business traveler, no matter how much or how little you travel.
Related: Delta Medallion status: What it is and how to earn it
Delta has reaffirmed its commitment to the business travel sector with its newest offering, Delta Business Traveler, which is accessible to anyone who travels for work. The program's benefits aren't groundbreaking, but it's free and easy to join. If you travel for work at all, it's worth enrolling in the program to see what kind of discounts and offers you may get.
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Delta Air Lines is known for business travel — it's earned the top spot in Business Travel News' annual airline survey for 13 years running. Now it's trying to broaden its presence in the space with a new program called Delta Business Traveler.
If you're familiar with Delta's existing SkyMiles for Business program (formerly SkyBonus), this isn't replacing it — in fact, the two programs are designed to complement each other. Here's everything you need to know about the new Delta Business Traveler program: who it's for, what perks it offers and how it works in tandem with SkyMiles for Business.
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Delta describes Delta Business Traveler as a "complimentary offers program that provides individual business travelers with exclusive offers from both Delta and our partners." In short, it's aimed to serve business travelers who don't have a corporate travel arrangement with Delta or don't qualify to join SkyMiles for Business. It's designed for small-business owners, employees of small to midsize companies and corporate business travelers.
To join Delta Business Traveler, all you have to do is be a Delta SkyMiles member and identify as a business traveler. To sign up, head to this link . You'll need to enter your SkyMiles number and some information on your company and role, but there's no employer verification required.
Delta Business Traveler rewards members with discounts, bonus miles and other perks at various partners. These include:
The above benefits are listed on the Delta Business Traveler page. However, if you sign up for the program (which is free and took me about 10 seconds), a host of new offers will appear in your account. Mine include the following:
These offers may be targeted, so yours may look a little different.
As you can see, the program doesn't offer many rewards for actually flying Delta for business. What it does offer are discounts and perks on various travel purchases. These could be particularly helpful to business travelers who want to extend their stay after their meeting or conference by, for instance, booking a hotel or rental car on their own dime.
The program also provides benefits at work-related places like Industrious and Indeed, which may be useful to remote workers and small-business owners. Basically, for just $99 per month, you can rent an office space through Industrious' network of premium workplaces.
Related: Delta adds Hertz status for all Medallion elites, revamps earning structure for rentals
If you've heard of Delta's other business program, SkyMiles for Business, it's understandable if you're a little confused. Delta Business Traveler is a separate program designed to complement SkyMiles for Business by serving a different group of business travelers.
While Delta Business Traveler is designed for anyone who travels for work, SkyMiles for Business is geared for small and medium-size enterprises. To enroll , you must be a business or owner administrator of a company. You will be required to provide a valid tax identification number or value-added tax number, and you may need to show written proof of authorization from the company.
The basic member tier of SkyMiles for Business is open to all companies, regardless of size and annual revenue. This tier provides tailored offers from Delta and third parties, similar to Delta Business Traveler. It does not allow your business to earn SkyMiles , although individual employees will still earn miles on Delta and partner flights as SkyMiles members.
To reach the higher tiers, your company must have at least five unique employee travelers and spend at least $5,000 in eligible flight revenue every calendar year. If you meet these criteria, your company will earn SkyMiles on eligible flights taken by employees, while the employees will continue to earn miles on flights as they normally would.
As you can see, SkyMiles for Business is more rewarding for larger companies with at least five employees who travel and an annual spend of at least $5,000 on flights. Delta Business Traveler, on the other hand, is open to anyone who identifies as a business traveler, no matter how much or how little you travel.
Related: Delta Medallion status: What it is and how to earn it
Delta has reaffirmed its commitment to the business travel sector with its newest offering, Delta Business Traveler, which is accessible to anyone who travels for work. The program's benefits aren't groundbreaking, but it's free and easy to join. If you travel for work at all, it's worth enrolling in the program to see what kind of discounts and offers you may get.
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To participate in the Delta Business Traveler Program, you must be a SkyMiles Member, at least 18 years of age and a US resident, and enroll via Join SkyMiles® (delta.com) . You must complete all fields of information in the enrollment form, including but not limited to the name of the company with whom you are currently affiliated (including self-employment) and title. If you change employers during the course of your membership in the Delta Business Traveler Program, Delta will adjust your employer affiliation under the program based on recent travels with the new employer.
Delta reserves the right to terminate your membership in the Delta Business Traveler Program at any time if you violate the Delta Business Traveler Program Rules, any term or condition of Delta’s SkyMiles Membership Guide and Program Rules or contract of carriage, or any other Delta rule and regulation that apply to your travel (including individual offers, benefits, and partner programs).
Delta reserves the right to audit a Member’s account at any time and without notice to ensure compliance with the Delta Business Traveler Program (including individual offers, benefits, and partner programs).
Offers are subject to additional terms and conditions of each individual offer. Delta is not responsible for goods or services offered by companies participating in promotions. Offer void where prohibited by law. Offer subject to change without notice. Other restrictions may apply.
All SkyMiles Program rules apply to SkyMiles Program Membership, miles, offers, mile accrual, mile redemption, and travel benefits. To review the rules, please visit delta.com/memberguide.
Delta may change the Delta Business Traveler Program rules, change or terminate program partners, regulations, benefits, conditions of participation or mileage levels, in whole or in part, at any time with or without notice, even though changes may affect the value of offers already accumulated. This program may be terminated by Delta at any time, with or without notice.
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Remember to check the official Delta Works website for updated visitor information, tour schedules, and any special events or exhibitions happening during your visit. Admiring the Delta Works up close is an experience that will leave you with a profound appreciation for human ingenuity, the power of nature, and the delicate balance between the two.
The Delta works (Deltawerken) is what has made The Netherlands world famous in the water management world. They're one of the landmarks of The Netherlands. It's possible to visit the Delta works in The Netherlands. Below I will share some history, a few facts and how to visit the Delta works Netherlands.
Top ways to experience Delta Works and nearby attractions. Private day trip about the Dutch Delta works from Amsterdam. 1. Historical Tours. from. $1,123.68. per group (up to 4) Bruges Private Custom Tour from Amsterdam. 3.
Delta Works. The Delta Works, consisting of 13 sections, together form the largest flood protection system in the world and are definitely worth a visit. This imposing project, also referred to as one of the seven wonders of the world, illustrates how the Dutch deal with water. Furthermore, they lie in a gorgeous environment with wonderful ...
The Delta works are one of the most famous works in the world. The Netherlands is located more than half below sea level. For everyone's safety, the Delta Works were built to prevent a repeat of the flood disaster in 1953. At Deltapark Neeltje Jans you can experience history again; from the flood to the construction of the Delta Works.
Park Delta works - boat trip - water and fun - sea lions; Plan your visit prices - tickets - opening hours - contact; Meet the animals closer to seals - swimming with sharks - picture with sea lion; Groups groups - business - events - school trip - excursion; Guided tours strom surge barrier - bluereef
The Delta Works (Dutch: Deltawerken) ... There's an abundance of information about the history, construction and design of the Delta Works as a whole, and an opportunity to see the one of the barriers from the inside. The so-called "Delta-exposition" gives an overview of 2000 years of water works in the Netherlands and of course focusses on the ...
The Delta and Zuiderzee Works are located in various parts of the Netherlands; we obviously didn't have the luxury of time to visit every spot, so we decided to check out one: the 9-km long Oosterscheldekering. Located between the islands Schouwen-Duiveland and Noord-Beveland, it is the largest of the 13 ambitious Delta Works series!
The origin of the Delta Works. In the night of 31 January 1953, a massive storm brought devastation to parts of the Netherlands. Large tracts of land in Zeeland were inundated with water resulting in a great many fatalities. The Delta Works were intended to make sure that no such disaster could ever happen again.
Park Delta works - boat trip - water and fun - sea lions; Plan your visit prices - tickets - opening hours - contact; Meet the animals closer to seals - swimming with sharks - picture with sea lion; Groups groups - business - events - school trip - excursion; Guided tours strom surge barrier - bluereef
Delta Works Tour. Visit the Delta Works in The Netherlands. You'll learn and experience the struggle against flooding from the sea. Who does not know the Dutch Delta Works: Dutchies are busy for already 50 years to strengthen the country and to protect it from water. As an old proverb says: God created the world but the Dutch created The ...
Delta Works Tour. The Delta Works, consisting of 13 sections, together form the largest flood protection system in the world and are definitely worth a visit. Experience this imposing project with a Delta Works Tour. Incorporating among others storm surge barriers, dikes, dams and sluice gates -, also referred to as one of the seven wonders ...
The Delta Works protects a large area of land around the Rhine-Meuse-Scheldt delta from the sea. Delta Works is a very complicated collection of locks, sluices, channels, bridges, slides, dams, dikes, storm surge barriers and gates working together. The aim of the dams, sluices, and storm surge barriers was to shorten the Dutch coastline, thus ...
Visit the Delta Works, the largest flood protection system in the world comprised of 13 integrated sections. Learn how the Dutch defy the forces of nature and keep a country that lies largely under sea level afloat. Accompany your knowledgeable guide on a tour of the Delta Works that will also introduce you to the scenic surrounding area with ...
This 'theme park' revolves around water and the Delta Works. Watersnoodmuseum. If you would like to know more about the Delta Works, you should also plan a visit to the Watersnoodmuseum. The museum will explain everything about the events surrounding the Great Flood, the Delta Works and how we are currently dealing with rising sea levels.
The Delta Works (Dutch: Deltawerken) is a series of construction projects in the southwest of the Netherlands to protect a large area of land around the Rhine-Meuse-Scheldt delta from the sea. Constructed between 1954 and 1997, the works consist of dams, sluices, locks, dykes, levees, and storm surge barriers located in the provinces of South Holland and Zeeland.
Delta Works, in the southwestern Netherlands, a giant flood-control project that closed off the Rhine, Meuse [Maas], and Schelde estuaries with dikes linking the islands of Walcheren, Noord-Beveland, Schouwen, Goeree, and Voorne and created what amounts to several freshwater lakes that are free of
Explore the Dutch Delta Works on this private guided tour form Amsterdam. See one of the 7 modern wonders of the world and enjoy a relaxed tour. free cancellation. Available in: en. from: $663.00. Available in:
On our way to the Delta works area you can visit Kinderdijk, a drainage system consisting of 19 windmills (built around 1740), formerly used to keep the Alblasserwaard polder area dry. Madurodam. Here you can see from close up the working mill and make pictures of the photogenic Dutch landscape. The visit to the Maeslant Storm Surge Barrier, a ...
Brussels, Belgium. 22,668 posts. 508 helpful votes. 5. Re: How to visit the Delta works. 2 years ago. Veere is also a must stop in such a tour. If you like nature and walking, also the protected area of dunes between Domburg and Oostkapelle. And also the beaches of course.
This article is a travel topic. The Delta Works (Dutch: Deltawerken) are a series of constructions built between 1950 and 1997 in the southwest of the Netherlands, to protect a large area of land around the Rhine-Meuse-Scheldt delta from the sea.The works consist of dams, sluices, locks, dikes, and storm surge barriers. Along with the Zuiderzee Works, they have been declared one of the Seven ...
Explore the Dutch Delta works with this 10-hour day tour with a private guide. Visit The Delta Works, consisting of 13 sections, together form the largest flood protection system in the world! So it is no surprise that it is also referred to as one of the seven modern wonders of the world. The Delta Works show you how the Dutch deal with water ...
The scale of The Netherlands' Delta Works—a series of dams, sluices, levees, dikes, and barriers to protect against floods—means the only practical way to discover them is by private vehicle. This private tour for eight gets you right into the heart of them, with a visit to a manmade island, the chance to collect oysters on the beach, a tour of medieval Veere, and a stop in pretty ...
Delta Air Lines is known for business travel — it's earned the top spot in Business Travel News' annual airline survey for 13 years running. Now it's trying to broaden its presence in the space ...
Delta Air Lines is known for business travel — it's earned the top spot in Business Travel News' annual airline survey for 13 years running. Now it's trying to broaden its presence in the space with a new program called Delta Business Travelers. If you're familiar with Delta's existing SkyMiles for Business program (formerly SkyBonus), this isn't replacing it — in fact, the two programs ...
Delta Business Traveler is designed for individual travelers and to support individuals who travel for work. SkyMiles for Business is Delta's travel rewards program in which companies can earn miles for employee business travel on Delta and eligible partner flights.
You'll now see three Delta award charts on Flying Club's website. Nonstop flights between the U.S. and the U.K. Nonstop flights between the U.S. and Europe (excluding the U.K.) All other Delta reward flights; Here's the award chart for one-way, nonstop flights between the U.S. and the U.K.: