Environment

The versatile capital Middelburg

Middelburg has a rich history that is still reflected in today's streetscape. Its many events, shops and catering establishments make it a lively town. Where the people of Zeeland also like to go shopping or sit down on a terrace. Discover the capital of Zeeland!

Zeeland's most varied coastal area is the Manteling van Walcheren. Here you will find high dunes, wet dune valleys and dry grass dunes. There are various walking routes to discover this nature reserve. This nature reserve is also home to the Terra Maris museum and Westhove castle.

The land of the sea

Terra Maris literally means 'land of the sea'. In the museum and the 2.5-hectare landscape garden, you will discover the nature of Zeeland. Various sea aquaria, beautiful models, VR films, 3D viewers, skeletons, archaeological finds and natural history displays tell you all about the origins of Zeeland's landscape and the nature of the delta region. 

Get a breath of fresh air on the wide sandy Noordduine beach. From the high dunes, you have beautiful views over the North Sea and seaside resort Domburg. After your walk on the beach, enjoy a snack and a drink in one of the beach pavilions.

Domburg is one of the oldest and most beautiful seaside resorts in the Netherlands. Discover the wide beaches, picturesque streets and many wellness options Domburg has to offer. Domburg is also worth a visit for art lovers: artists such as Piet Mondrian were inspired by the unique Zeeland light.

Take a moment to unwind during your holiday

Take a moment to unwind during your holiday and visit Wellness & Beauty De Parel in the park. You can enjoy saunas, whirlpool baths, and wellness treatments.

Stories come to life

Experience and discover the past and present of this Walcheren dyke village. Big pictures, objects, gripping stories and interactive media tell the history of this remarkable village between the dyke and the tower.

In the Abdij of Middelburg

The Zeeuws Museum is the biggest museum of Zeeland. It features the largest collection of Zeeland heritage in the world.

Adventure for everyone!

With Schotsman Water Sports Centre you can (learn to) water ski or wakeboard on the water ski cable railway. You are pulled around by a ski tow across a distance of 820 metres per round. The speed is around 30 km/h. Children can enjoy the special “kids clinics waterskiën” on the mini cable ski railway. You can also rent canoes, stand-up paddle, windsurf and flyboard. There is a surf shop with recreational clothing and a restaurant. With Schotsman Water Sports Centre no one should be bored!

Giant pleasure…

Find out all about Walcheren in the miniature park. Experience the various attractions of the amusement park and the outdoor playground! And the toddlers can let themselves go in the pavilion with the indoor playground and 0-4 land.

Exposition of live reptiles, amphibians and insects from across the world

Iguana is Europe’s biggest, completely indoors reptile zoo. Around a greenhouse, spread across four buildings, there are more than five-hundred reptiles, amphibians and insects from across the world, such as frogs, toads, salamanders, snakes, lizards, crocodiles, tortoises, insects and tarantulas. Meet the giants from the reptile world: an experience you cannot miss!

A unique collection of mega paintings

Each painting is more than six feet tall and ten meters wide, arranged in a half or three-quarter circle, like a panorama. They give the feeling that you are actually amongst the scenery depicted. Each panorama shows an interesting place in Walcheren; this truly is the best way to experience Walcheren!