Veere is a small historic harbour town on the Veerse Meer on Walcheren. Streets from the 15th and 16th centuries, a great Gothic church and terraces by the marina make it one of the prettiest spots in Zeeland. What can you expect at Veere? - History: Veere received city rights in 1355. Scottish merchants traded wool here ...
Middelburg is the capital of Zeeland and a lively monument city with over 1,100 listed buildings. Around the Markt you will find terraces, shops and restaurants, and traces of its rich trading past are everywhere. What can you expect at Middelburg? - History: Middelburg began in the 9th century as a ring fort against the ...
Goes may not be the largest city in Zeeland, but it is certainly one of the most surprising. This charming city combines a rich history with lively shopping streets, attractive harbours and a relaxed Zeeland atmosphere. Goes is compact, vibrant and an excellent base for exploring Zeeland. Shopping in Goes Goes is known ...
Bruges is a medieval trading city laced with canals, with an almost completely preserved historic centre. The old town has been a UNESCO World Heritage Site since 2000 and is just a quarter of an hour by train from the coast. What can you expect at Bruges? - History: Through the Zwin, medieval Bruges had access to the sea ...
Knokke-Heist is Belgium's most upmarket seaside resort, on the Dutch border. Art galleries, the villas of Het Zoute, some 11 kilometres of beach and the Zwin nature reserve make it a varied destination. What can you expect at Knokke-Heist? - Nature: Het Zwin is a tidal area on the border with thousands of migratory birds, ...
Breskens is a fishing town on the Westerschelde in Zeeuws-Vlaanderen. With its fishing harbour, marina, fish restaurants and a wide beach overlooking the shipping lane, it is the region's maritime resort. What can you expect at Breskens? - Sights: The Nieuwe Sluis lighthouse on the sea wall is the oldest cast iron ...
Sluis is a small fortified town in Zeeuws-Vlaanderen, right by the Belgian border. It is known as a cosy shopping town full of boutiques, restaurants and terraces, and has the only belfry in the Netherlands. What can you expect at Sluis? - History: Sluis grew up around 1270 as an outer port of Bruges on the Zwin and ...
Zierikzee is a monument town on the Oosterschelde on Schouwen-Duiveland, with more than 500 listed buildings. Medieval gates, an old harbour with traditional ships and the mighty Dikke Toren make it one of the finest historic towns in the Netherlands. What can you expect at Zierikzee? - History: Count William II confirmed ...
