Campus 'de Potvis'

‘Potvis’ is the Dutch word for sperm whale. This name dates back to the year 1937. In this year, the forerunner of NIOZ put out to tender the building of the first guest house, also called ‘De Potvis’. This guest house was built for 3501.50 Dutch guilders in Den Helder, and it could accommodate up to 10 guests. The building costs are said to have been covered by the profits of an exhibition in Rotterdam, showing two sperm whales that had been washed up on the North Sea coast, hence the name of the campus.

The campus consists of: 

• 19 single-family dwellings 
• 27 furnished two-room flats 
• 3 unfurnished two-room flats 
• 38 furnished one-room flats 
• 6 dormitories (24 beds in total) 
• 1 lounge and recreation room 
• 1 laundry room 
• 1 general bike shed 

The grounds measure approximately 2,400 m² (0.59 acres)

Further information can be obtained from the website of 'Stichting Woontij Texel'.

Reservations can be made on this page.

Accommodation for NIOZ-Yerseke visitors

Temporary staff and visitors to the location NIOZ Yerseke can use the following options for accommodation:

Guesthouse 'De Keete'

Guesthouse de Keete

Guesthouse 'de Keete' serves as temporary housing for staff and visitors to NIOZ Yerseke. The residence is situated in the center of Yerseke (see map) within walking distance of NIOZ located at Korringaweg.

For inquiries please contact the caretaker:

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