Location: Veere
Top Things to do in Veere
9 Things to Do in Veere That You Shouldn't Miss
Veere (Dutch pronunciation: [ˈveːrə] ( listen); Zeelandic: Ter Veere) is a municipality with a population of 22,000 and a town with a population of 1,500 in the southwestern Netherlands, in the region of Walcheren in the province of Zeeland.
Restaurants in Veere
1. Vrouwenpolder Beach
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 64 reviews
Reviewed By Incartek - Rochester, United Kingdom
Our first stop after leaving the cruise ship was the village of Veere. This had once been an important port especially for wool brought in from Scotland. There were merchants' and guild houses. We had tea and waffles at Bliek Eten & Drinken. It was in a pleasant spot where you could sit outside. Waffles were ok, so I don't know why it has a low TA rating.
2. Terra Maris
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 28 reviews
Reviewed By RHAHJ - Nijmegen, The Netherlands
I was not impressed by the museum, with fishes in Aquariums and a stuffed moonfish. The bit of history of Zeeland's towns that are lost to the sea is interesting, but the information may as well be looked up on the internet. The outdoors part goes around the neighbouring castle, so that gives some nice views. There is a small wooden fort on a hill, a motte, which is quite nice.
3. The Town Hall Museum Vierschaar
Overall Ratings
4 based on 35 reviews
Reviewed By ChasRab - Edinburgh, Scotland, United Kingdom
Veere is a beautiful little town (large village?) and was a delightful stop in a busy week. We loved its beautiful setting, quiet streets and lovely buildings. But this one is such a waste of space. Weird modern 'art' scattered thinly in a sparse building. What the mummified cat in a glass case was for escapes me. This is not a museum as it is almost devoid of artifacts. Probably OK for its use as a concert venue but not worth visiting!
4. Museum De Schotse Huizen
Overall Ratings
4 based on 33 reviews
Reviewed By RHAHJ - Nijmegen, The Netherlands
This museum looks exquisite from the outside, and its contents are not disappointing. A large part of the exhibition is dedicated to paintings made by the many artists who lived in Veere. Some original historic items are present, such as statues which used to decorate the facade of the town hall. The Scottish connection is explained, and one room is furnished in old-fashioned style. Together with the town hall, well worth a visit. As a whole, Veere is one of the nicest towns to visit in the Netherlands, in my opinion. Don't forget to visit the Great Church, with its mummified cat and the splendid views over the environment.
5. De Koe
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 14 reviews
Reviewed By bas k - Amsterdam, The Netherlands
Molen de Koe is wit en staat op de vesting.De molen is alleen van buiten te bekijken en een baken in het mooie stadje Veere.De molen staat vlakbij de bushalte van de zomer-toeristenbus van conexxion tussen Middelburg en Domburg.
6. Nederlands Hervormde Kerk
Overall Ratings
3.5 based on 24 reviews
Reviewed By Mick N
Great architecture. No longer used as a church, now used as a concert hall. €2.50 to get in. Not a great deal inside apart from the building itself. What makes this attraction is the 52 metre stone spiral stairway to the roof which as the best view of Veere hands down. Truely spectacular.
7. de Grote Kerk Veere uit 1521-Muziek Podium Zeeland
Overall Ratings
4 based on 9 reviews
Reviewed By hendrik_vankets - Ghent, Belgium
There is little left of the church's interior. The building served many purposes including a hospital, a stable for horses.In fact there is nothing more than the original walls. A long climb of the tower offers a fantastic Panorama.
The building is used for art Exhibitions and Concerts.
8. VVV Veere tourist information
Overall Ratings
4 based on 6 reviews
Reviewed By AvanPernis
We enjoyed this peaceful historic town wich today has become sleepy tourist village. The VVV gave useful information and there was a touristy summer-market selling fresh produce and fish.
9. Stenen Beer
Overall Ratings
5 based on 1 reviews
Reviewed By Haertbelien - Boom, Belgium
De Stenen beer, een bezoekje waard voor iedere geschiedenisliefhebber. Een wandeling over de oude stadswallen van Veere brengt je langs deze plek.
Heel leuk om met kinderen te doen. Steek de tunnel, de “Stenen Beer” door ga terug in de tijd van Napoleon. Deze tunnel ademt geschiedenis.
De vele schietgaten die de droge vestinggracht in het vizier hielden getuigen van het vernuft verdedigingssysteem. Op het einde van de tunnel kan je terug naar boven via een draaitrap.
(Is moeilijk te doen met een kinderwagen). Eens terug boven is het genieten van het landschap, de Molen, genaamd “De Koe” met bijhorende koeien en schapen. Bewonder de “Monnik”. Dit is een verdedigingsobstakel gebouwd boven op de Stenen Beer. Overschouw de droge vestinggracht met de hoge vestingmuren.
Napoleon wilde door deze verbeteringswerken een herhaling van een mogelijke invasie van het Engelse leger vermijden. In 1809 werd Fort Den Haak in Vrouwenpolder en Veere serieus onder vuur genomen door het Engelse Invasieleger en ingenomen.
Boven op de dijken van het Bastion Veere werden nadien, eens terug in Franse handen, artillerie geplaatst richting het Veerse Gat.
Infoborden geven duiding naar het verleden.
Beleef zelf hoe moeilijk het tijdens het Napoleonregime de vijand werd gemaakt om een havenstad als Veere in te nemen.
Heden kan je genieten van de idyllische omgeving, het rustige vredige strand en water.
Meer heb je niet nodig in onze hedendaagse drukte… RUST !
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