Spending the night in Zeeland: Discover the hotspots in the southwest of the Netherlands
Come spend the night in Zeeland and discover all the islands of this province
The name says it all: Zeeland, the province with a lot of water. What is there to do in this province? The beaches of Vlissingen, Domburg, Renesse and Cadzand are extremely popular. There you can relax on the beach, go for a walk or take a bike ride. But Zeeland has much more to offer. There is a long list of beautiful places in Zeeland, but we will spare you. The cities that you should in any case see when staying overnight in Zeeland are Middelburg, Goes and Vlissingen. In terms of size, the cities cannot be compared with Amsterdam or Rotterdam, but are cozy, which makes staying in Zeeland very pleasant.
When staying overnight in Zeeland you will notice that it is not densely populated. Zeeland is the province with the fewest inhabitants in the Netherlands! It might be because of all the water that sometimes makes the Zeeland islands difficult to reach?
The Delta Works were built by the Dutch government, among others, to protect against the water. It is therefore certainly worth taking a look at how the Delta Works protect the Netherlands. Connecting to this is the flood museum, a museum that looks back to the 1953 flood disaster . You can then sympathize with the great damage caused by the disaster in Zeeland and other parts of the Netherlands. While staying overnight in Zeeland, these are unique locations that you can visit, so make use of them!
The choice is huge when you want to spend the night in Zeeland. There are towns on every island that are worth visiting. On Walcheren you will find the iconic Domburg, Vlissingen and Middelburg. Even further south, in Zeeuws-Vlaanderen lies Terneuzen. More at the top of Zeeland you can go for Renesse or Burgh-Haamstede to spend the night in Zeeland. Would you like to know more about the places in Zeeland? You can read it below.
Middelburg is the capital of the province of Zeeland and also the largest city. The city is located on the former island of Walcheren. The town hall of Middelburg is nice to visit while staying overnight in Zeeland. The town hall dates from 1520 and with its beautiful finish is a must see in Middelburg. The town hall is on the market where you can have a drink during your city trip. The Abbey Tower is a tower that offers a view of Middelburg. Nice if you want to see the city from a different perspective!
Would you like to stay overnight during your holiday in Zeeland? Then Goes is also a serious option that should be considered. The city has pleasant squares, such as the Grote Markt and Flax Market, where you can eat very well. The city harbor of Goes is also worth a visit. A beautiful harbor, as the name suggests, in the center of the city.
Vlissingen has the most visited beach in the province of Zeeland and for good reason. The place has a nice beach which is close to the center. It is also driveable to return to the beach at sunset. With a clear sky, the sunset can be beautiful. The icing on the cake of staying overnight in Zeeland.
If you are looking for a special overnight stay in Zeeland, there are various activities that will make your holiday really special. It is possible to enjoy a romantic sunset on the water with a sailboat. Or go spotting seals while staying overnight in Zeeland! A good place to do this is the Voordelta.
Do not forget to eat a Zeeland Bolus while staying overnight in Zeeland. The Zeeland bolus is a remnant of the Sephardic Jews who lived in Zeeland in the middle of the 17th century. It was these Jewish bakers who laid the ground for the Zeeland Bolus that we know today.
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