The highest point of Walcheren lies on top of the dunes, to the south of the coastal village of Zoutelande. The upper dune is 54 meters above sea level. From the walkway in the dunes, you have a beautiful view over the Walcheren peninsula in Zeeland. In clear ...
Because Zoutelande, despite the great WWII damage on Walcheren, quickly became an attractive place to spent the summer months soon after World War II, the preparations for the building of the 'R.C. Tourist Church St. Catharina' began in 1947. However, it wasn't until 1957 when the proposal was presented to the ...
De (destijds Katholieke) kerk werd gesticht omstreeks 1270 en werd gewijd aan de heilige Catharina. De kerktoren zoals die er nu nog staat, dateert naar alle waarschijnlijkheid uit de oprichtingsperiode. Het kerkgebouw werd in de 14-eeuw gebouwd. Volgens overlevering werden in de Tachtigjarige oorlog, 1568 - 1648, beide zijbeuken afgebroken. In 1735 werd een grote restauratie uitgevoerd en kreeg ...
The Bunker Preservation Foundation has equipped a number of bunkers at Walcheren in which the Atlantikwall is central. Also considerable attention is devoted to the battle that led to the liberation in November 1944 at the mouth of the Westerschelde. This battle is known as the Battle of the Schelde. The Atlantikwall is a defense position, built between 1942 and ...
The Sergeant is a light house near Zoutelande. The light house forms, in conjunction with the Westkapelle Hoog lighthouse, a light line to the southwest to guide ships safely through the channel. The light line intersects with the ...
Speelboerderij Mariekerke Urenlang speelplezier in de Hooi Hooi speelschuur, met hooibalendoolhof, maisbad en miniatuurboerderij. Buiten is er een speeltuin, traktorbandenklimtoren, waterpretweide, maïsdoolhof en kinderboerderij. Tevens boerderijwinkel en binnen en buitenterras.
The mill is run by a volunteer miller. If there is sufficient wind, the mill turns on Saturday. The mill is then open to visitors. This unnamed mill was built in 1722. There is a part of the foundation of the predecessor of the mill can be seen. The mill is owned by the municipality of Veere and restored in 2008.
Your morning or afternoon in Middelburg will start at the train station. Set off at a relaxing pace to make sure you really get to see, feel and learn all about this town. Begin from Middelburg's most important plaza, Market Square, and discover the town's gothic town hall. The town hall took almost 100 years to build and it is a fine example of gothic architecture. The building took several ...
In an old nostalgic Dutch fairground area, Carousel offers old and hyper modern games. From famous pinball machines and arcades to the latest dance machines and simulators.
Museum Veere is established in two beautiful historic buildings: The Scottish Houses along de quay and the monumental City Hall on the Market. Together they bring the stirring history of this small city of Veere to live. The unique 16th century statues that once adorned the façade of the City Hall are part of our collection and on display in our ‘Statue hall’. The famous gilded goblet of ...
You can find the Polderhuis at the foot of the sturdy sea-dike in Westkapelle. A museum where you will be taken back to the lively history of Westkapelle and Walcheren. The museum is easily accessible for wheelchairs. There is an elevator and two wheelchairs for general use. For disabled people there is a ...
U kunt hem niet missen, midden in het schitterende historische centrum van Middelburg. Hier verrijst de imposante Abdijtoren de Lange Jan trots boven de vele monumenten die Middelburg rijk is. De beklimming mag u eveneens niet missen. Het is even klimmen, 207 treden om precies te zijn, maar het uitzicht is deze inspanning dubbel en dwars waard. De toren van de Lange Jan is 90,5 meter lang ...
Play around, drinking soda and eating French fries! At Children’s Playground Bambini you can let yourself go. Freefall from the super steep slide, make an awesome jump from the jumping tower and climb and scramble endlessly on our playground. In the summer months you can also play outside on our bouncy castles with water. Talking about fun! At Children’s Playground Bambini ...
A boat tour on the waters of Middelburg is the perfect way to explore the city comfortably and get to know interesting facts. In an open boat that seats 54 people you go through the canals of Middelburg. During the trip of about 40 minutes, the skipper tells you ...
Bij een strandvakantie hoort natuurlijk heerlijk weer. Maar hoe vervelend het ook is: in Nederland is dit nooit gegarandeerd. Toch kan op Strandcamping Valkenisse zelfs een dag zonder zon uw kampeervakantie niet bederven. En zeker die van uw kinderen niet! Zij vermaken zich namelijk uitstekend in het Avonturenpark, de overdekte binnenspeeltuin op het park. In het Avonturenpark plonzen ze ...
The 'Noorderhoofd' (also called the low lighthouse of Westkapelle or 'Westkapelle Laag') is the second lighthouse in Westkapelle next to the high lighthouse in the village. The tower is red, with a white band. The light from the tower has three colors; red, white and ...
Cine City is a multiplex cinema in Flushing. The complex features 7 movie theaters with a total of 1211 seats, a cafe-restaurant with 135 seats and a conference room. You can book at Cine City by phone or website. Booking at Cine City is free, your tickets will be held until half an hour before the showing. Don't forget to ...
More than half of the Netherlands lies below sea level. The Delta Works were built to keep everyone safe and to prevent a recurrence of the 1953 flood disaster. You can relive history at Deltapark Neeltje Jans: from the flood disaster to the construction of the Delta Works. Exhibitions, films and a visit to the storm ...
A ride on the steam train from Goes through Kwadendamme to the scenic village of Hoedekenskerke will take you back to the past: the days of the railroads of the thirties. The railway of the steamtrain Goes-Borsele crosses the beautiful landscape of the province of Zeeland. Sitting on wooden benches in third class or on the luxurious pluche in first or second class ...
The Zeeuws Museum is housed in the Abbey in the centre of Middelburg. The Zeeuws Museum features the largest collection of Zeeland heritage in the world. Key items include its world famous series of 16th century tapestries, fine collections of china and paintings, a spectacular array of fashion ...
The best and toughest indoor trampoline park in Walcheren. Een heel uur vrij rond springen, van de ene trampoline op de andere trampoline. Welke vette tricks kan jij laten zien aan je vriendjes? Er zijn 10 verschillende area’s, red jij dat in een uur? Reserveer snel je plek (vol = vol).
At muZEEum you discover and experience Zeeland’s maritime past and present in four themes: Water, Work, Glory and Adventure. Water has shaped the province of Zeeland. Water also brought Work, then and now. Shipyards, pilotage, building links between the islands and of course flood defence work. Work led to Glory: Zeeland produced famous admirals like Michiel de Ruyter. Adventure was embraced ...
Terra Maris, meaning land from the sea is the museum for the natural scenery of the province of Zeeland. The museum is established in the former conservatory of Westhove Castle, in the beautiful nature reserve De Manteling van Walcheren, between ...
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