In the summer there is almost daily something organized (the region of) Zoutelande. Under which the various markets, folklore, music performances and various sporting events where you can look at or to which you can join.
From mid-December you can grab your skates again and show off your tricks on the ice. Of course it is also possible to rent skates.
Arrival of Saint Nicholas
The tradition of Saint Nicholas bringing gifts to children, celebrated in many countries, is an extraordinary occasion in Zoutelande. Saint Nicholas arrives surrounded by his servants. Later, the whole parade in a festive way accompanies him to the city center. Children greet the procession. Customarily candies ...
New Year's Eve
New Year is another wild celebration. The Dutch often stay home with their families until midnight, and many bars open just then. Many venues offer New Year parties. From midnight the sky lights up as everyone sets of fireworks. People in Zoutelande love a party and New Year’s Eve in particular. It’s a reason ...
2020
National Museum Week
Begin april
During this Museum week about 450 museums are to visit. There are extra activities such as workshops, guided tours, tastings, children's treasure hunts, musical performances and the possibility to dress up. This year's theme is: "Let yourself be mesmerized by a museum ...
Lifeboat Day
Early May
In the spring, the Royal Dutch Rescue Society (KNRM) organizes its annual open day. On Lifeboat Day you can look into the rescue station. At all stations are demonstrations, storytelling, and you can see the equipment.
King's Day
April 27
King's Day is officially the national celebration of the birthday of the King, but this in reality is only an excuse to party hard. The celebrations takes place all over the Netherlands. Several activities taking place throughout Zoutelande and make the 27th April for a special day.
Market in Zoutelande
Entire Summer
The weekly tourist market in Zoutelande there throughout the summer every Tuesday from 10:00 to 19.00 hrs (in week number 30 to 33 until 21.00 hrs). The market stands are located on the Willibrordusplein and Langstraat. At the market you can find the greatest deals, fresh ...
Liberation Day Zeeland
The Bevrijdingsfestival Zeeland (Liberation Festival Zeeland) is celebrated every year on May 5th, on the Bellamypark in Vlissingen. We celebrate freedom with musical performances on various stages, with ...
National Mills Day
Tweede weekend van mei
Since 1974 the event is held every year on the second Saturday in May. It is a day when as many mills as possible are running. The National Mills Day has now become an annual event. Besides turning and grinding, all kinds of activities take place at a large number of mills, from baking pancakes to music festivals. ...
Paintersweek Domburg
May
UPDATE: De SCHILDERSWEEK 2019 gaat helaas niet door. Domburg verandert eens per jaar een week lang weer even in de kunstkolonie die het vroeger was. Kunstschilders als Piet Mondriaan, Mies Elout-Drabbe en ...
Avondvierdaagse Zoutelande
Begin juni
In Zoutelande wordt jaarlijks een avondvierdaagse georganiseerd. In de eerste week van juni worden van dinsdag tot en met vrijdag afstanden gelopen van 5 en 10 km. De vierdaagse bestaat uit vijf gevarieerde routes over strand, door duinen, bos en langs natuurpaden.
Bunkerdag
Langs de kust van Zoutelande zijn nog sporen te vinden van de Tweede Wereldoorlog. Onder andere de bunkers, gebouwd als onderdeel van de Atlantikwall. Normaal zijn deze fascinerende betonnen kolossen gesloten voor het publiek, maar onder andere op Bunkerdag zijn van 10.00 tot 17.00 uur de bunkers ...
Ring Riding
Entire Summer
Ring Riding is a folkloric tradition where the ring rider sits on a horse and puts a lance through a ring. He gallops to a scaffold where the ring is attached. In Zoutelande is it considered a serious sport, even though it's a folkloric activity. In summer ...
Funfair in Westkapelle
Early July
Who didn’t like it as a child to be swirled around in a carousel or to get sticky from some cotton candy. In Westkapelle it is still possible every year, early July.
Beach Volleyball Tournament
Every Wednesday
In the summer, every Wednesday evening there are Beach volleyball tournaments organized on the Badkoerier's beach for six weeks. Time: 19.00 - 21.00 hrs
Funfair in Vlissingen
July
Who didn’t like it as a child to be swirled around in a carousel or to get sticky from some cotton candy. In Vlissingen it is still possible every year, at the end of July. Opening hours of the fair in Flushing: daily from 14:00 to 24:00. On Thursday during the ...
Night market Middelburg
August
The night market has been a great success and a crowd pleaser for many year. Due to its wide variety there is something for everyone. There are over 100 stalls at the night market. Add to that the festive lighting, cozy cafes, fine dining at one of the many restaurants, cheerful live ...
Folkloric day in Middelburg
Mid July
Ring Riding is a folkloric tradition where the ring rider sits on a horse and puts a lance through a ring. He gallops to a scaffold where the ring is attached to. In Middelburg it is practiced as a serious sport, even though it's a folkloric activity.
City of Dance festival Middelburg
End July
City of Dance festival is one of the longest-running electronic music festivals in the world and elected as ‘’#2 Best Dutch Dance Festival’’ in 2015, ended in the top 10 in 2016 in the Festival chart of Benelux and is known as THE EDM festival of the South-West part of The Netherlands. The festival, which ...
Zanddagen
Woensdag: - Schatgraven; 17:00 - 18:00 uur - Touwtrekken heren en kinderen; vanaf 19:30 uur Donderdag: - Voetvolleybal toernooi; 11:00 - 19:30 uur - Touwtrekken Dames; vanaf 19:35 uur Vrijdag: - Voetvolleybal toernooi; 11:00 - 20:30 uur - Live muziek; vanaf 21:00 uur Zaterdag: - Beach Volleybal toernooi: ...
Folkloristische dag
Een jaarlijks terugkerend spektakel in Zoutelande op de eerste donderdag in augustus is de Folkloristische dag. Er is dan een markt met demonstraties van oude ambachten, entertainment en muziek. Dit grote gezellige evenement wordt van 12.00 – 21.00 uur gehouden ...
Night market Vlissingen
Early August
On a nice summer evening, take a stroll over the Zoutelande market.
Funfair in Middelburg
Early August
Who didn’t like it as a child to be swirled around in a carousel or to get sticky from some cotton candy. In Middelburg it is still possible every year, early August.
Solexrace Biggekerke
End August
Op klassieke met knetterende motoren rijden de deelnemers door de straten van het kleine dorpje Biggekerke. Wat ooit begon als een extra evenement bij de wielerwedstrijd van het dorp is uitgegroeid tot een geheel op zichzelf staand fenomeen. Er wordt gereden in verschillende manches. Zo is er een manche voor de ...
Mussel Day Yerseke
Third Saturday in August
Mussel Day Yerseke is an annually returning great party, always on the third Saturday in August. With eating mussels, sailing on the Oosterschelde, a nice street fair and many other activities. In short, where you can spend a whole day in the ...
Folkloric day in Middelburg
Mid July
Ring Riding is a folkloric tradition where the ring rider sits on a horse and puts a lance through a ring. He gallops to a scaffold where the ring is attached to. In Middelburg it is practiced as a serious sport, even though it's a folkloric activity.
Kunstroute Kunst aan de Kust
End August
Zoutelande heeft sinds 2008 zijn eigen kunstroute. Golvende kunst in bruisend Zoutelande, een driedaags evenement waar ruim twintig 'artistiekelingen' hun werk tonen. Deze kunstroute voert langs meerdere plaatsen in het dorp waar kunstenaars hun werk laten zien.
Zeeland Late Summer Festival
Early September
Zeeland is bursting at the seams during the Zeeland Nazomerfestival (Late Summer Festival). In and around the historic Abbey of Middelburg is the vibrant festival hub, the central meeting point. A daily varied range of small productions, concerts, dance, ...
Film by the Sea
End September
Every September Vlissingen becomes the backdrop for (inter) national stars in film. During this period you can find the International Film Festival Film by the Sea at cinema Cine City. During these days you can see new movies ...
Heritage Days
Second Saturday and / or second Sunday in September
Open Monuments Day is held every year halfway through September, when thousands of monuments in the Netherlands are free to the public. The participating monuments can be recognized by the Open Monuments Day flag as shown here. Open Monuments Day is organized to encourage people to know more about their historical ...
Jazz by the Sea
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Jazz by the Sea is the Jazz festival with a sea view! It's an old style international jazz festival along the coast of Walcheren, from Vlissingen to Veere. Jazz by the Sea attracts around 30,000 ...
Marathon Zeeland
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In the first weekend of October, there are nearly 20,000 active athletes to practice their sport. It's the largest annual sporting event in the province of Zeeland. Start in Burgh-Haamstede via ...
Lampionoptocht
Spannend - met lampion en lichtje in het donker door het dorp. De muziek gaat voorop. Kom je ook ? 18:30 uur Lampionverkoop 19:00 uur Lampionoptocht
Lampionoptocht
Spannend - met lampion en lichtje in het donker door het dorp. De muziek gaat voorop. Kom je ook ? 18:30 uur Lampionverkoop 19:00 uur Lampionoptocht
Strandcross Zoutelande
Oktober
De jaarlijkse beachmotocross die op het strand van Zoutelande wordt gehouden heeft altijd een groot deelnemersveld. Er gaan ongeveer 90 solo- en 30 quadrijders van start. Een bloedstollend en uitdagend spektakel van quads en motoren op de ...
Download also here: the Zoutelande Event Flyer 2019.