We left Middelburg and traveled the couple of miles to the lock at Veere. The island of Mosselplaat is just a couple of miles from the lock.
This little island is in the middle of the Verse Meer between Veere and Kampaland both of which we visited by tender. There is a supermarket in Kampaland and the harbourmaster does not mind you tying up the tender.
These islands are amazing and something you don’t see in the uk. They are perfect destinations for a picnic or letting the kids play. They are free to moor at they have mown grass areas, toilets and rubbish bins door your trash.
Position 51°33.392N 3°40.547E
About Mosselplaat
Updates courtesy of ChatGPT in 2025
Mosselplaat is an uninhabited island located in the Veerse Meer, a lagoon in the province of Zeeland, Netherlands. Covering an area of approximately 5.11 hectares, the island features a mix of wooded areas and grasslands. It is owned by the Vereniging Natuurmonumenten (Society for Preservation of Nature Monuments in the Netherlands) , a Dutch nature conservation organisation.
The island is accessible to visitors and offers two landing jetties and two small harbors for mooring. Boaters are permitted to dock for a maximum of 24 hours. Nearby islands such as Haringvreter, Aardbeieneiland, and Arneplaat also provide similar recreational opportunities.
For those interested in exploring the area, there are vacation rentals available in the vicinity of Mosselplaat.
Visitors can enjoy the natural beauty of Mosselplaat, making it a popular destination for boating and nature enthusiasts exploring the Veerse Meer region.
2025 Update on mooring fees
According to ChatGPT Vessels are permitted to dock for a maximum of 24 hours. However I remeber that when we visited in 2016 you had to buy a 7 day pass. From memory it was as cheap as chips something like 12 euro’s.
While specific information regarding mooring fees at Mosselplaat is not readily available, many natural islands in the Veerse Meer managed by Vereniging Natuurmonumenten (link above) offer free mooring facilities to encourage public enjoyment of these natural areas. However, some islands may charge fees during peak seasons or for extended stays.
Given the absence of explicit details about mooring fees at Mosselplaat, it is advisable to contact local authorities or the Vereniging Natuurmonumenten directly for the most accurate and up-to-date information before planning your visit.