Location: Vlissingen
Top Things to do in Vlissingen
Top 6 Things to do Good for Kids in Vlissingen, Zeeland Province
Vlissingen (Dutch pronunciation: [ˈvlɪsɪŋə(n)] ( listen); Zeelandic: Vlissienge; historical name in English: Flushing) is a municipality and a city in the southwestern Netherlands on the former island of Walcheren. With its strategic location between the Scheldt river and the North Sea, Vlissingen has been an important harbour for centuries. It was granted city rights in 1315. In the 17th century Vlissingen was a main harbour for ships of the Dutch East India Company (VOC). It is also known as the birthplace of Admiral Michiel de Ruyter.
Restaurants in Vlissingen
1. Maritime muZEEum
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4.5 based on 156 reviews
Come and get to know the unknown site of the province of Zeeland and the soul of its people in the new and magnificent maritime muZEEum in Vlissingen, Holland. The museum is housed in several buildings, dating back to the 16th and 21th century. Modern architecture has blended these buildings in a very special way. From the roof balcony with its unique 17th century watchtower you can enjoy the breathtaking view of the 'Westerschelde'. At the muZEEum you find: - The Lampsins'beautifull 17th century town house - Michiel de Ruyter's adventures - Underwater treasure from sunk East Indiamen - Fascinating maritime games - Stories about Zeeland's illustrious past - Vlissingen's turbulent history - Zeeland's maritime life, then and now.
Reviewed By Sniddiej - Seoul, South Korea
Great museum with a lot of history about the area. Worth a visit and suitable for families with childeren of all ages. They have changing expositions so even good to return occasionaly. The gift shop is set up in a great way and you can acess this without paying a ticket.
2. Boulevard van Vlissingen
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4.5 based on 397 reviews
Reviewed By 527raffiec - Colijnsplaat, The Netherlands
The "Boulevard in Vlissingen is the most unique place in Europe i think, nowhere you will see big Sea-ships passing by the beach so close. Its beautiful, great view, a lot of restaurants and terrace and also some great hotel. Love the sea, the beach and Big Ships ? then Vlissingen is the place to be !
3. Panorama Walcheren
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4.5 based on 29 reviews
Reviewed By BarbaraHRockwell - Glastonbury, United States
We spent the afternoon at Panorama Walcheren. There are loads of reasons to visit and it is truly a worthwhile stop. Jo Dumon Tak is a wonderful artist. We had the privilege of a personal tour--we saw a number of panoramas, plus other paintings by Dumon Tak and also some by his students. The displays are well organized and each panorama is experienced individually. His use of color and light is amazing! He has a special ability to paint sky and water. Before this, I had no real appreciation of the panorama concept, as it relates to big art projects; now I will look for others wherever we go. A well done panorama allows you inside its subject. One piece dramatically places the viewer inside a brilliantly green forest. Another shows water on the beach that is so realistic, you would expect to get wet if you walked close. The building he works in is equally fascinating, as is the history of Walcheren Island; which was completely flooded during the Allied liberation of south Holland. Don't overthink it; just go there! We saw it off season, the exhibit reopens to the public in April, 2020.
4. Badstrand
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4.5 based on 28 reviews
Reviewed By 177bask - Amstelveen, The Netherlands
Vlissingen municipality offers its visitors 6 beaches;Badstrand in front of Boulevard Evertsen is the most urban.Build up and busy Badstrand Vlissingen is situated in front of the high-rise apartment towers that face the busy marine traffic on the waterway of Westerschelde.The large ships can be seen passing in front of the beach. To the west the beaches become less build up and on warm sunny days there are less visitors as well.These beaches strech all the way to Westkapelle have names like Nollestrand,Duinstrand,West Duin. I enjoyed seeing the sunset and on less crowed days several species of marine birds can be seen on Vlissingen's beaches.Bird Species I saw on the Badstrand include Kentish Plover-(Strandplevier);Turnstone(-Steenloper),Oystercatcher-(Scholekster).
5. Standbeeld Michiel Adriaanszoon de Ruyter uit 1841
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4.0 based on 85 reviews
Reviewed By Christel8 - Bergen op Zoom, The Netherlands
Great (and feared) Dutch admiral. The statue is located on the Boulevard of Vlissingen/Flushing and from there you have a beautiful view on the city and the harbor. Nice place for a moment of rest.
