During the Second World War Vlissingen was part of the international battleground by the end of 1944. Antwerp had been liberated at the time, but the river Westerscheldt was still in enemy hands. That is why in October 1944 the Battle of the Scheldt was fought. After five weeks the battle was won by the Allied Forces. 25.000 people were killed. The spot where the Allied Forces landed at ...
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.
Beleef Vlissingen tijdens een wandeling met een gids door de oude stad. Waar woonde Michiel de Ruyter? Wie bezochten Vlissingen in 1809 en hoe hoog stond het water tijdens de stormvloed van 1 februari 1953? Zie hoe een mooie stad ontstaat uit een mix van oude patriciërs huizen en moderne ...
The Sun Train Zeeland rides several great routes with a modern solar train, that connects public transportation (train, Breskens ferry) and parking lots with the down town area and touristic attractions. From 10:00am to 12:30pm shuttle services to the Flushing town center, from 12:30pm to 5:30pm the touristic route that takes an hour is driven. In the high season, seven days per week, ...
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 ...
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 ...
Fort Rammekens is het oudste zeefort van West-Europa en had als oorspronkeljke naam Zeeburg. Het dateert uit 1547 en speelde ooit een belangrijke rol in de rijke, maritieme geschiedenis van Zeeland. Het fort is ontworpen door de Italiaanse architect Donato de Boni Pellezuoli, die later ook het ...
Panorama Walcheren is a collection of large paintings. Every painting is larger than life size and many meters long, set up in a half circle or three quarter circle like a panorama. One gets the feeling that one is actually in the painting. Every panorama shows a place of interest on Walcheren; often a seascape. At this very moment 6 panoramas are ready and available for viewing; the next ...
Stand eye to eye with a real shark, get to know the exciting pirate attractions or look out over the Westerschelde from sixty-five metres up. The Pirate Mission Stand in the shoes of a real pirate. The new Pirate Mission lets children experience everything that a pirate has to face! An exciting mission has to be accomplished. The children return from the spectacular ...
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).
It's the combination of this modern marina in a historical decor of the old VOC city of Flushing that gives it a special feeling to visitors and berth holders. An optimally sheltered home for about 90 berth holders and thousands of passers-by, who visit the harbor during the summer season. Come take a look and enjoy the unique view of the Westerschelde. No other place in the Netherlands and ...
Liberation Museum Zeeland takes us back to a special piece of Zeeland history. During WWII allied soldiers of various nationalities unified in Zeeland to battle against the German occupier. Many deaths and injuries occurred on both sides. There were also many casualties among the population of Zeeland. The museum offers a tour of major events during World War II. The exhibition starts in the ...
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 ...
The casemates from 1811 lie on the border between land and water. This structure is really a monument within a monument, because these casemates are situated in the heart of Keizersbolwerk, a part of the Vlissingen fortifications from 1548. It is no wonder famous historical figures like Charles V, Michiel de Ruyter and Napoleon invariably chose this spot. The strategic position with regard ...
Liberation Museum Zeeland takes us back to a special time in Zeeland history. In WWII, allied soldiers of various nationalities unified in Zeeland to battle against the German occupier. Many deaths and injuries occurred on both sides. Also the population of Zeeland suffered heavy ...
The Zeemanserve is a monumental courtyard situated in the inner city of Vlissingen, between the Spuistraat and the Walstraat. It was built by the city council of Vlissingen in 1643. Originally, it was called Cornelia Quak’s courtyard; named after the financier and founder. Cornelia ...
Rain or shine. It's always great fun in the Vrijburg Pool. Here you will find an extensive subtropical swimming pool paradise, association pool, lap pool, fitness facilities and a restaurant offers plenty of opportunities for both recreational as sporty users of all ages. The Vrijburg pool includes a Jacuzzi, a water fountain, a wild water creek with water jets, a whirlpool, a substantial ...
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 water playground consists of a ship with several water features that provide a lot of splash and fun. The outside water playground is on holiday park de Meerpaal in Zoutelande. It is accessible for everyone, not only for the guests of the park. Entrance for the water ship is € ...
ENORMOUS amounts of fun at Mini Mundi! Discover the miniature park Miniatuur Walcheren, experience the amusement park and enjoy the indoor play area! Discover Miniatuur Walcheren. The newly laid out miniature park with its sunken walking routes has exactly the same contours as Walcheren. The models at ...
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 ...
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 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 ...
In the middle of Walcheren, on one of those beautiful country roads, is the visitors center of Beekeeping Poppendamme. Many thousands of visitors have been introduced to the fascinating world of the honeybee in recent years. Safely from behind the glass you can see all the bees at work: feeding the larvae, caring for the queen and communicating with each ...
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 ...
Amidst the Zealand landscape is a large nature- and paly farm, a place where you can play and romp, in the middle of nature. Children will never have a dull time in the play farm. The farm has a large inside playground. Over 500m2 of fun at the inside playground. That makes Poppendame a great idea when the weather is less than ideal. You can discover all kinds of things in the many hidden ...
Fancy a day out? Need a break? Looking for a theme park? Come and visit the most fantastic water theme park in the Netherlands, Deltapark Neeltje Jans, where you can spend a fun day filled with amazing attractions. You can visit the Delta Works, walk through the inside of the storm surge ...
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 ...
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 ...
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 ...
GlowGolf turns mini golf into a complete new experience. The indoor mini golf course is lightened by black lights. While playing on our indoor 18 hole mini golf course, you’re surrounded by glowing jungle animals like elephants, tigers and other jungle animals. Let's play!
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 ...
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