Take a picture in front of the St. Joris Doelen Guild House, built in 1582

Best Things to See and Do in Middleburg, Zeeland

The first place I take a visitor from out of town is to the abbey which dates back to 1120.

When I crave Middelburg cuisine, I turn to a cafe on the plaza.

To escape work I go for a walk down Kuperspoort – Cooper’s Gate.

For complete quiet, I can hide away in a secret garden.

If you come to Middelburg, get your picture taken by one of 1,001 monuments.

Middelburg is my one stop shop for Boterbabbelaars – a hard butterscotch candy.

When I’m feeling cash-strapped, I order hot frites, served in a cone.

Photo ops in Middelburg include Tall John and houseboats on the canal.

The best vantage points are taken by climbing the clock tower – all 204 stairs!

The most random thing about Middelburg is the 1850’s strip show at the Zeeuws Museum. Have I got your attention?

When I'm feeling cash strapped I order hot frites, served in a cone.

In  Middelburg, an active day outdoors involves walking and bicycling.

There are three walking routes to follow in Middelburg.

Middelburg’s best museum is the Zeeuws Murseum with its Flemish tapestries.  Watch the short video for a preview.

You can tell a lot about Middelburg, the capital of Zeeland, from visiting the town hall.

In the spring you should look at the tulips.

In the summer you should attend the art and culture route and a ring rider event.

In the fall you should visit the opera.

Tall John - A photo opportunity in Middelburg, Zeeland

In the winter you should sit by a cracking fire after ice skating.

A hidden gem in Middelburg is the East Church with 17th century Baroque style. Spanish Street is typical Dutch architecture.

Just outside of  Middelburg you can visit Zierikzee and see the boat museum.

The best way to see Middelburg is to walk or take a boat on the canal.

If you have kids, you won’t want to miss Miniatuur Walcheren.

What are your favorite things to see and do in Middelburg,  Netherlands?

For complete quiet, I can hide away in a secret garden in Middelburg

For more information on Middelburg, Zeeland click here. I was a guest of the Netherlands Board of Tourism & Conventions.

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In the United States, windsurfing is a popular sport. Windsurfers are spotted everywhere, from the San Francisco Bay to Oregon’s Columbia Gorge.

On a spring visit to Zeil, Netherlands, I learned that windsurfing is a popular sport for the Dutch, as well. Check out the body slide in the YouTube video.

What are your favorite things to do in Zeeland – or Zealand as it is called in the United States?

Photo and YouTube video by Nancy D. Brown.  I was a guest of  the Netherlands Board of Tourism & Conventions.

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When in Zeeland, take a picture of a Dutch windmill

The first place I take a visitor from out of town is to Deltapark Neeltje Jans and Middelburg.

When I crave Zeeland cuisine, I turn to Braai Tapperij de Mug, Middelburg.

To escape work I go to  the beach.

For complete quiet, I can hide away at nature reserve Oranjezon in Vrouwenpolder.

If you come to Zeeland, get your picture taken at Deltapark Neeltje Jans; get a picture from the Stormvloedkering.

If you have to order one thing off the menu at Brouwersdam in Zeil, get the fish soup.

Zeeland is my one stop shop for the Hema.

When I’m feeling cash-strapped, I go to Restaurant Binnen en Buiten in Goes.

For a huge splurge, I go to de Kromme Watergang in Hoofdplaat.

When in Zeeland, Holland, take a picture of the Dutch tulips

Photo ops in Middelburg include Abbeyplace – Abdijplein. Nothing says Holland like tulips in the spring.

The most random thing about Zeeland is the Zeeland Nazomer Festival at the end of August.

In Zeeland an active day outdoors involves walking, sailing, body sliding and windsurfing.

My favorite walking route is the shopping route.

Zeeland’s best museum is Zeeuws Museum in Middelburg.

A restaurant on the Boulevard in Vlissingen is the spot for late night dining.

To find out what’s going on a night or on weekends, read PZC, the Provinciale Zeeuwse Courant.

In the spring you should visit the dikes with trees and blossoms at Zuid-Beveland in Zeeland.

Oyster Fisherman from Yerseke, Zeeland in the Netherlands

In the summer you should go to the beach.

In the fall you should visit the woods near Oostkapelle called Park Westhove.

In the winter you should go to the woods of Westenschouwen, Schouwen Duiveland.

Just outside of Zeeland you can have lunch at the Domburg and at Apparthotel Bommelje.

The best way to see Zeeland is to walk or bike.

If you have kids, you won’t want to miss: Mini Mundi in Middelburg.

So Many Wonderful Places to Visit in Zeeland

I had no idea there were so many wonderful places to visit in Zeeland. I particularly enjoyed my visit to Zierikzee.

What are your favorite things to do in Zeeland?

Visit the Zierikzee Boat Museum, Zeeland, Netherlands

Thanks to Sonja van der Voet and Visit  Zeeland Delta for assistance with this post.

Article, photos and YouTube video  by Nancy D. Brown. I was a guest of Netherlands Board of Tourism & Conventions.

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