Frequently asked questions about amenities in Vlissingen

Where can you rent a bike in Vlissingen?

All information about cycling and bike rental in Vlissingen is on our cycling page.

• Bike rental: there you will find the rental shops with their address.
• Routes: the same page also has cycle routes in the area.
• Tip: book your bike in advance in high season and during school holidays.

Where is the police station in Vlissingen?

Vlissingen has a police station on the Breestraat 15, but it has no fixed opening hours for the public; the nearest station with opening hours is in Middelburg.

• Emergency: call 112 if life is in danger or a crime is taking place.
• Non-emergency or appointment: call 0900 8844, from abroad +31 343 578 844.
• Middelburg police station: Althoornweg 2, 4337 WW Middelburg; Monday to Friday from 8.30 am to 5 pm, preferably by appointment.
• Online: reporting a theft, for example, is often also possible via politie.nl.

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Where is a pharmacy in Vlissingen?

All medical addresses in Vlissingen and the surrounding area are on our medical addresses page.

• On that page: among others the GP, the hospital, the pharmacy and the dentist.
• Emergency: in a life-threatening situation always call 112.

What are the rules for buying and drinking alcohol in Vlissingen?

You must be 18 or older to buy alcohol; if in doubt, staff will ask for ID.

• Supermarket: sells beer, wine and other drinks with less than 15% alcohol.
• Liquor store: spirits are sold in a slijterij (liquor store).
• ID: passport, ID card or driving licence; without proof you may be refused.

Where can I find a gynaecologist or midwife in Vlissingen?

All medical addresses in Vlissingen and the surrounding area are on our medical addresses page.

• On that page: among others the GP, the hospital, the pharmacy and the dentist.
• Emergency: in a life-threatening situation always call 112.

Are shops and restaurants in Vlissingen open on Good Friday and at Easter?

Yes, in Vlissingen shops may open on Sundays and public holidays from 10:00 to 20:00, so also on Easter Sunday and Easter Monday; many shops in the town centre do open.

• Good Friday: Good Friday is not an official public holiday in the Netherlands; shops, supermarkets and restaurants are open as usual that day.
• Supermarkets: Albert Heijn XL Gildeweg (open on Sundays), Albert Heijn Aagje Dekenstraat (open on Sundays) and SPAR Pablo Picassoplein (open on Sundays). Holiday hours only appear on the supermarket's website shortly beforehand, so check them just before Easter.
• Restaurants: almost all restaurants, cafés and beach pavilions are open at Easter; book in good time, as it is one of the busiest weekends of the spring. You will find tips under food and drink.
• Easter market: on Easter Sunday the Easter market is held on the seafront of Vlissingen.

How do I pay on the bus in Vlissingen and the rest of Zeeland?

You cannot pay cash on the buses in Zeeland; you check in and out with a contactless bank card, credit card or smartphone (OVpay).

• Checking in and out: hold your card or phone against the reader when you get on and again when you get off; foreign bank cards and credit cards usually work too.
• Same card: check out with the same card or device; if you forget to check out, you pay a higher fare.
• Discount: if you travel by bus in Zeeland more often, you can activate the free Connexxion Voordeel Zeeland.
• Journey planner: departure times and connections are on 9292.nl; more about getting to Vlissingen on the page route to Vlissingen.

Are shops, museums and restaurants in Vlissingen open at Christmas and New Year?

Most shops, museums and attractions in Vlissingen are only closed on Christmas Day and New Year's Day; many restaurants are actually open at Christmas.

• Christmas Eve (24 December): shops are usually open, often until late afternoon; many restaurants serve a Christmas dinner.
• Christmas Day (25 December): most shops, museums and attractions are closed; many restaurants are open, booking is often necessary.
• Boxing Day (26 December): many shops and attractions are open again, as on a Sunday.
• New Year's Eve (31 December): shops often close earlier; some restaurants are open.
• New Year's Day (1 January): most shops are closed; some restaurants and cafés are open.
• Opening hours: check the exact times on the websites of the shops, museums and restaurants themselves.

We do not have a complete overview with opening hours of all restaurants in Vlissingen, but our food and drink page has tips for restaurants and terraces.

• Opening hours and booking: check TheFork or Eet.nu, which also have reviews.
• Tip: book in good time in high season and at weekends.

Can I take a motorbike or scooter on the ferry between Vlissingen and Breskens?

Mopeds and scooters up to 50 cc are allowed on the Westerschelde Ferry; motorbikes, cars and microcars are not.

• Bicycle and foot ferry: the crossing between Vlissingen and Breskens takes about 23 minutes; mopeds and scooters pay the bicycle and moped fare.
• By motorbike: take the Westerscheldetunnel between Ellewoutsdijk and Terneuzen.
• More information: see the page Vlissingen-Breskens ferry.

Are shops and restaurants in Vlissingen open at Whitsun?

Yes, in Vlissingen shops may open on Sundays and public holidays from 10:00 to 20:00, so also on Whit Sunday and Whit Monday; many shops in the town centre do open.

• Supermarkets: Albert Heijn XL Gildeweg (open on Sundays), Albert Heijn Aagje Dekenstraat (open on Sundays) and SPAR Pablo Picassoplein (open on Sundays). Holiday hours only appear on the supermarket's website shortly beforehand, so check them just before Whitsun.
• Restaurants: almost all restaurants, cafés and beach pavilions are open at Whitsun; book in good time, as it is one of the busiest weekends of the spring. You will find tips under food and drink.
• Whitsun market: on Whit Sunday the large Whitsun market with around 150 stalls is held on the seafront of Vlissingen.

Where is the nearest holiday dialysis centre to Vlissingen?

The nearest holiday dialysis centre is Vakantiedialyse Zeeland, run by Adrz hospital at the De Banjaard holiday park in Kamperland, about 25 km from Vlissingen.

• Address: Eb en Vloed 23, 4493 RR Kamperland.
• Season: the centre is only open during the holiday season (in 2026 from 1 June to 23 October); current dates on vakantiedialysezeeland.nl.
• Booking: plan your dialysis well in advance, in consultation with your own dialysis centre; questions can be emailed to vakantiedialyse@adrz.nl.

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Is there a launderette in Vlissingen?

Yes, Vlissingen has a self-service Wash-ME launderette and a laundry service that does your washing for you.

• Wash-ME Vlissingen: at the Esso petrol station on President Rooseveltlaan 731 in Vlissingen; self-service, with large machines for duvets and the like.
• Wasserij Stomerij Kepil: Scheldestraat 38 in Vlissingen, tel. +31 118 418 431; a laundry service where you drop off your washing and collect it clean (wasserij-stomerijkepil.nl).
• Wash-ME Koudekerke: at the Tamoil petrol station on Middelburgsestraat 53 in Koudekerke; self-service, usually open day and night.
• More locations: all Wash-ME launderettes are listed in the Wash-ME location finder.

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Are the shops in Vlissingen open on 11 November?

Yes, in the Netherlands 11 November is an ordinary day, so the shops in Vlissingen keep their normal opening hours.

• Belgium and France: there 11 November (Armistice Day) is a public holiday; in the Netherlands it is not.

Where is the tourist information office in Vlissingen and when is it open?

The local tourist office of Vlissingen has been permanently closed since 1 October 2019.

What are the address and contact details of the municipality of Vlissingen?

Gemeente Vlissingen
P. Krugerstraat 1
4380 GV Vlissingen
tel. 0118 487000
e-mail. gemeente@vlissingen.nl
web. https://www.vlissingen.nl

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How do I find an estate agent for a (holiday) home in Vlissingen?

Almost all homes for sale in the Netherlands, including holiday homes in and around Vlissingen, are listed on funda.nl, each with the estate agent handling the sale.

• Searching: search funda for Vlissingen or for the municipality of Vlissingen and filter on holiday homes (recreatiewoning) if needed.
• Estate agents: funda also lists the estate agents in the region with their contact details.
• Note: many holiday homes may not be used as a permanent residence; ask the agent about the zoning plan and rental options.

Are the shops in Vlissingen open on 1 May?

Yes, 1 May (Labour Day) is not a public holiday in the Netherlands, so the shops in Vlissingen keep their normal opening hours.

• Belgium, Germany and France: there 1 May is a public holiday and many shops are closed.
• King's Day: the big Dutch holiday around this time is King's Day on 27 April, when shops often have different opening hours.

Is carnival celebrated in Vlissingen?

No, carnival is not celebrated in Vlissingen or anywhere else on Walcheren.

• Nearby: carnival is celebrated extensively in Zeeuws-Vlaanderen, for example in Hulst, and in West Brabant.

How can we get married in Vlissingen?

If you want to get married in Vlissingen, you arrange this through the municipality of Vlissingen.

• Notice of marriage: first you give notice of your intended marriage to the municipality, at least two weeks and at most one year before the wedding date.
• Who can marry: a wedding in the Netherlands is possible if at least one of the partners lives in the Netherlands or has Dutch nationality.
• Venue and date: the municipality will inform you about wedding venues, available dates and costs.
• Contact: https://www.vlissingen.nl/

Where can I exchange, refill or buy (camping) gas bottles near Vlissingen?

The nearest filling station and sales point for gas bottles is Oliehandel Dekker in Grijpskerke, about 12 km from Vlissingen.

• Address: Middelburgseweg 9, 4364 TB Grijpskerke, tel. +31 118 638 960, oliehandeldekker.nl.
• Range: propane bottles from Benegas, Campingaz and Antargaz among others; empty bottles can also be refilled there.
• Other sales points: find an address nearby with the Benegas bottle finder or the Primagaz dealer locator.

Where is the nearest hospital in Vlissingen?

All medical addresses in Vlissingen and the surrounding area are on our medical addresses page.

• On that page: among others the GP, the hospital, the pharmacy and the dentist.
• Emergency: in a life-threatening situation always call 112.

Where can I find a paediatrician in Vlissingen?

All medical addresses in Vlissingen and the surrounding area are on our medical addresses page.

• On that page: among others the GP, the hospital, the pharmacy and the dentist.
• Emergency: in a life-threatening situation always call 112.

What should I do if I have lost something in Vlissingen?

You indicate that you have lost or found something.

If you have lost something you can report this at the municipality Vlissingen (https://www.vlissingen.nl/). Not the police. Is it an object which has been stolen from you? Then you should indeed do report to the police. Sometimes you also need to go to the police when it comes to a lost identity document.

Lost something?
If you have an lost an object in (the region of) Vlissingen, you can inquire the local municipality Vlissingen. Perhaps your item is already found. You can declare an lost object on https://verlorenofgevonden.nl/. You can of course also come to the town hall.

After declaration of loss and showing your ID, you can retake your possession immediately.

Anything?
Do you have found an object (in this region), then it is your duty to do your best to give it back to the owner. If you know who the owner is, you can do this yourself. Do you not know who the owner is? You report the the item to the local municipality.

You can declare an found object on https://verlorenofgevonden.nl/. You can of course also always come to the town hall.

Are the shops in Vlissingen open on Sundays?

In Vlissingen are shops open every last Sunday of the month from 13.00 to 17.00.

The upcoming local shopping opening hours in Vlissingen during Sundays and public holidays (like Easter, Pentecost, Christmas, etc.), can be found at the following website: https://koopzondagen.net/koopzondag/Vlissingen.html

The standard opening hours in Vlissingen during Sundays and public holidays are of 13:00 till 17:00 hrs.

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