Surroundings: Tholen, Sealand
Nature
Tholen is known for its beautiful nature, consisting of flower dikes and narrow polder roads. To fully enjoy this, many cycling and walking routes have been laid out so that you can discover the island at your own pace. The Oosterschelde is constantly on the move, at ebb almost a third falls dry and the continuous movement creates a rich breeding ground that many birds like to use as a stopping place or wintering place. Under water you can enjoy life and the beautiful underwater nature, the Oosterschelde is the most important diving center in the Netherlands.
Veere
In her heydays Veere used to be a powerful commercial town which traded with Scotland. Nowadays, this city at the Veerse Lake is still characterized by its beautiful marina. Many buildings still remind you of her heydays. Veere doesn’t only offer old streets with warehouses, but many authentic shops, boutiques and souvenir shops as well. Highlights: the Campveerse tower, Scottish houses and the impressive church!
Flood museum Ouwerkerk
You should definitely visit the Flood Museum in Ouwerkerk. It gives you an impression of the flood disaster of 1953, which marked the history of Zeeland and the Netherlands. As a result of this disaster, the Deltaplan was developed. The southern part of the island Tholen suffered the most during the disaster, most people died in Stavenisse.
Deltapark Neeltje Jans
To avoid another flood disaster the Delta Works have been developed. Deltapark Neeltje Jans will give you an impression of the power of the sea. It’s not only about technique, there is a sea lion show, an aquarium and a water park as well. There is something for everybody. For both young and old.
Bergen op Zoom
A historic, dazzling city with many shops in medieval streets and squares. Bergen op Zoom has a rich history. The city centre offers many monuments like the Gevangenpoort (Gatehouse), the Sint Gertrudis Church, Het Markiezenhof and the town hall. Besides shops, this city offers many restaurants and terraces.
Goes
Nickname of Goes: The shopping center of Zeeland. Goes offers a wide variety of shops which are situated around the historic town center. Besides, Goes offers several galleries. Museum de Bevelanden is definitely worth a visit. At night you can visit one of the discotheques or bars and enjoy live music.
Tips and trips:
- Waternoodsmuseum te Ouwerkerk
- Deltapark Neeltje Jans
- Natuurgebied de Pluimpot (Sint Maartensdijk)
- Nationaalpark Oosterschelde
- Deltawerken Markiezaatskade
- Binnenspeeltuin Miny World te Bergen op Zoom
- Historisch Museum de Bevelanden te Goes
- Klimbos Brabantse Wal te Bergen op Zoom
- Museum aan de Stroom te Antwerpen
- Buitenspeeltuin Vrouwenhof te Roosendaal
- Fonteyn Thermen te Bergen op Zoom
- Kasteelpark Ravenhof - Moretusbos te Putte
- Landgoed Mattemburgh te Hoogerheide
- Metropolis bioscoop te Antwerpen
