Nieuwe Robbengat is a water body located within Lauwersmeer National Park in the northern Netherlands, situated in a remarkable natural landscape where the former Lauwerszee estuary was transformed into a freshwater lake following the construction of the Lauwersmeer dam in 1969. The area sits at the interface of the Waddenzee and the inland lake system, creating a dynamic and ecologically rich environment. Nieuwe Robbengat lies near the Lauwersoog harbour area, and from the beach at De Rug, visitors can look out across the water toward Nieuwe Robbengat and the harbour lights — a testament to its position within this expansive coastal wetland park. The surrounding landscape is characterized by open water, reed beds, tidal flats, and woodland patches, all of which contribute to a diverse aquatic ecosystem. Lauwersmeer National Park as a whole encompasses approximately 2,000 hectares of lake water, making it one of the more significant recreational and natural water bodies in the northern Netherlands.