Hidden Gems Places To Visit in Zeeland Province, The Netherlands

1. 5.0 SailForce (78 reviews)
   - Great experience for the 2nd time and we’ll come back for sure!
   Boat Tours • Water Sports
   
   
   Our 2nd time that we joined sailor Marco (and his wife Monica) on a sailing trip. Again a great experience. Booking is a very easy process and he lets the crew do the sailing most of the time, which is so cool. We have seen seals enjoying their sunbath as the weather was stunning for sailing. We will do this again for sure! Thanks Marco & Monica for the great experiencr!! See more..
   
2. 5.0 Oesterdam Events (77 reviews)
   - Klasse(n) uitje!
   4WD, ATV & Off-Road Tours • Adrenaline & Extreme Tours • Stand Up Paddleboarding • Kayaking & Canoeing
   
   
   Met mijn brugklas van 18 leerlingen gaan paintballen in het kader van het jaarlijkse klassenuitje. Alles was prima geregeld en communicatie vooraf ook erg prettig. Kids hebben een super dag gehad See more..
   
3. 5.0 de Oesterbaron (74 reviews)
   - Amazing oysters paradise
   Wednesday: 12:00 AM - 11:59 PM Boat Tours
   
   
   We really enjoyed this amazing boat trip. It lasted 2h, plenty of time to enjoy wine and fresh oysters. The crew explained how oysters were cultivated. Staff was very kind and welcoming. We loved it! Come and enjoy it youself. <3 See more..
   
4. 5.0 Supaholic (62 reviews)
   - Great fun on the water!
   Wednesday: 8:00 AM - 9:00 PM Gear Rentals • Stand Up Paddleboarding
   
   
   We had a great afternoon, SUPping with Michael on a canal near Cadzand. He was a very friendly and relaxed instructor and made sure that we were up and SUPping really quick. It was great fun to try little stunts on the boards and make little challenges within the group. The material was in really good shape. This is really a fun activity to do!! See more..
   
5. 5.0 Escape at Sea (57 reviews)
   - Had a great time
   Spent 1-2 hours Escape Games
   
   
   Do you dare? Can you escape from a room full of puzzles and riddles within 60 minutes? Escape at Sea offers the ultimate challenge for 2-6 people. Work together, pay attention to all details and use your brain! Can't you wait to take on this challenge? Take a look at our website! See more..
   
6. 5.0 Waterfront Jachtcharter (52 reviews)
   - Great ships, great team
   Boat Rentals
   
   
   We chartered a Linssen Grand Sturdy 40 the week before Easter. Danny was very helpful in preparing the trip and took great care in explaining everything to us despite of our rather delayed arrival. The ship was in perfect condition, looking like new. Plenty of space and comfort on board and very nice to sail! The marina in Kortgene is excellent, from the car to the ship it was less than 50 meters and plenty of chariots were available. We spent a fantasic week on board and the return was easy, since fuel station and waste pump are directly in the marina. We highly recommend Waterfront Jachtcharter if you look for a sailing or motor yacht in Zeeland. See more..
   
7. 5.0 De Thoornkreek Wellness & Spa (47 reviews)
   - Amazing spa get away!
   Wednesday: Spent More than 3 hours Spas
   
   
   In our private Wellness & Spa you can enjoy the peace and privacy in this beautiful place together with your friend, family member or partner. There are no other guests during your stay. You can choose from various arrangements with unlimited use of private sauna and spa, possibly in combination with a relaxation massage or dinner. We also offer a very luxurious overnight stay. We call this Bed, Bath & Breakfast Arrangement. The guesthouse is located in the Wellness Garden. With every arrangement everything is included such as towels, bathrobes, slippers, coffee, tea or other drinks from the minibar. You can also only book a massage with us or you can combine a massage with one of the various arrangements. See more..
   
8. 5.0 SkyShark (37 reviews)
   - Amazing experience with a shark type submarine reaching a stunning speed
   Water Sports • Speed Boats Tours
   
   
   Amazing experience with a shark type submarine reaching a stunning speed. Never seen a ship like this I never have heard of it. It is a great way to go submarine and a real adventure. Even I have taken my kids for a ride. They got the time of their life. The boat is jumping rolling and playing in the water and I was lucky with the most experienced pilot Afterwards they provide videos and. Photos. I will add them to this review as soon I am in the office. See more..
   
9. 5.0 Alpaca Zeeland (37 reviews)
   - Amazing experience
   Wednesday: 11:30 AM - 7:30 PM Spent 2-3 hours Farms
   
   
   The Alpaca’s were so amazing. They were treated with lost of care. It was a great hour. Would do it again in a heartbeat. See more..
   
10. 5.0 Bunkerverhalen Dishoek November '44 (36 reviews)
    - Underrated attraction
    Spent 1-2 hours Military Museums • Historic Sites • Points of Interest & Landmarks
    
    
    We were everso impressed with the bunker tour. The couple who showed us the bunkers were knowledgeable, friendly and clearly passionate about the restoration of the bunkers. Both spoke English extremely well and gave us so much information about the Battle of the Scheldt. This is a 'must- see' attraction for any WW2 enthusiasts and very reasonably priced at just 8 euros for an adult. See more..
    
11. 5.0 Photothema (33 reviews)
    - Interesting photo tuur at Artis
    Cultural Tours • Photography Tours
    
    
    I had a tour at the Artis zoo in Amsterdam. Anton was very helpful giving suggestions on how to take the pictures and changing the camera settings. He knows everything about the zoo and the interesting spots. I'll certainly have another tour in Amsterdam with them. See more..
    
12. 5.0 Kanoa Outdoor & Events (31 reviews)
    - A fantastic place
    Wednesday: 9:00 AM - 6:00 PM Kayaking & Canoeing
    
    
    We took a large group and had a fantastic time, but the family would also like to go on their own. The staff are both friendly and professional, and the setting is idyllic. Thoroughly recommended. See more..
    
13. 5.0 Stadsbrouwerij Middelburg (28 reviews)
    - What a fantastic place to go
    Breweries
    
    
    Going to a brewery and drink the beer where the company is proud of always is a special treat. I have seen a number of fine examples of this, but so far nothing beats the Middelburg city brewery with their Hosternokke beer. Not that the beer is more exclusive than in other places (just good beer!), but the atmosphere is really great. Not pretences, just enjoy yourselves in an intimate little bar. Take a tasting of 3 of the 8 draft beers available, and then pick what you like most for a full glass. See more..
    
14. 5.0 Boekhandel 't Spui (24 reviews)
    - Jane Liddell-King
    Speciality & Gift Shops
    
    
    One of the best bookshops I have ever visited. The kind person who served me clearly loves books and is hugely knowledgeable. This shop is a real 'find'.. See more..
    
15. 4.5 Nature Reserve de Manteling (100 reviews)
    - Wow
    Nature & Wildlife Areas
    
    
    Today, we made a lovely trip by bike through the Manteling, an amazing area covered with forests and sand dunes near Oostkapelle and the sea. Wow! See more..
    
16. 4.5 Stoomtrein Goes-Borsele (99 reviews)
    - Historic train in the rain
    Spent 2-3 hours Speciality Museums
    
    
    Lovely activity for train enthusiasts, those young at heart or generally historically interested. Lovely way to feel and experience history. The steamtrain and it's stations give you moneys worth of experiences and was a good days activity. This is indeed best experienced on a sunny day, but despite the rain we had a good day. Sometimes it was obvious that this was not very professional, but my hat off to all the volunteers making the train running days come through. See more..
    
17. 4.5 Stadswallen Hulst (92 reviews)
    - Amazing city!!!
    Spent < 1 hour Historic Sites • Historic Walking Areas
    
    
    its an amazing city with things to do and places to eat! Follow fneverending on instagram and get to know more... See more..
    
18. 4.5 Vrouwenpolder Beach (87 reviews)
    - Great nude beach, popular with Belgian, Dutch and German gays.
    Beaches
    
    
    Vrouwenpolder Beach has also a naturist section. It's very popular with Belgians as they don't have anything similar in Belgium. And especially gays are fond of it. There's always some cruising around but be aware, it's not allowed to walk in the dunes. But as the distance between 2 warning signs is rather large, you can always pretend you're not really in the dunes. See more..
    
19. 4.5 Lighthouse Westkapelle (high) (81 reviews)
    - A moving experience..
    Points of Interest & Landmarks • Lighthouses
    
    
    There's some confusion in this review because the lighthouse is officially the very tall building right in the town not the red and white structure shown in two of the photos. In the grounds of the lighthouse are graves and monuments remembering the civilians who were killed in 1944 during the fighting to liberate Walcharan. On 1 Nov 2014 I attended the 70th anniversary memorial ceremony to remember those who died. When you visit here walk round the memorials reading the names and ages - it's very moving. See more..
    
20. 4.5 Passagiersschip Onrust (79 reviews)
    - Mussel Trip
    Sightseeing Tours
    
    
    Eating very fresh, traditionally cooked mussels in board, all you can eat, while watching porpoises, seals and countless water birds... we loved it. See more..
    
21. 4.5 Wijnhoeve de kleine Schorre (71 reviews)
    - Enjoyable surprise
    Wineries & Vineyards
    
    
    We had heard in South Africa (our guest house owners in Tulbagh) that there are wineries in this area. But it was nice surprise to see one on our way to Schuddebeurs. Really enjoyable visit. We bought nice food platter and tasted their local wines. Service was very friendly and wines really enjoyable. In future this may be great quality wine area. We bought one box, sparkling is bit expensive. But there is some extra value due its rarity. See more..
    
22. 4.5 Oesterij (71 reviews)
    - Restaurant museum shop 3 in 1
    Speciality & Gift Shops • Ships • Educational sites
    
    
    Oysters were extremely fresh and delicious. The service was polite and quick. You can find there a small museum showing oyster fishing process, which is quite interesting. We also bought some oysters and local wine in the shop. The price is reasonable. See more..
    
23. 4.5 Basilica of St. Willibrord (64 reviews)
    - Very special place
    Spent < 1 hour Points of Interest & Landmarks • Architectural Buildings • Churches & Cathedrals
    
    
    Special place in the cuty center. Lot of historical information can be found. Try to make tour with a VVV-guide. See more..
    
24. 4.5 Polderhuis Westkapelle Dijk- en Oorlogsmuseum (61 reviews)
    - Pay my Respects
    Spent 1-2 hours Speciality Museums
    
    
    Small Museum but very well laid out! Sherman Tank on top of the hill and a Royal Marines landing craft also outside! See more..
    
25. 4.5 Het Verdronken Land van Saeftinghe (61 reviews)
    - Teambuilding with friends
    Nature & Wildlife Areas
    
    
    The perfect team building with friends to do on a sunny Saturday afternoon is made a trip to Saeftinghe. You have a walk from about 6 kilometres in 3,5 hours. The guided tour bring you back in history and tells you which plants you can and can't eat. One tip : bring definitely boots! See more..
    
26. 4.5 Zuidhavenpoort Zierikzee (58 reviews)
    - Once effective protection of city and harbour
    Spent < 1 hour Historic Sites • Architectural Buildings
    
    
    Built during medieval times before gunpowder was invented or at least not widely used yet, The core of Zuidhavenpoort dates from the 14th century and was improved in the 1500s. End 18th century the gatebuilding got its definitive shape. As a military object it must have been impressive in 16th century Zeeland and effective in protecting the harbour and city, though eventually after a long siege Zierikzee fell to the Spanish (1576). The city never really recovered, one of the reasons so many historic buildings have remained intact. More prosperous cities demolished most medieval structures. See more..
    
27. 4.5 Liberation Museum Zeeland (56 reviews)
    - Fantastic collection and preservation of WWII info and artifacts! I learned so much!
    Wednesday: 11:00 AM - 5:00 PM Spent 2-3 hours Speciality Museums
    
    
    The Bevrijdingsmuseum (Liberation Museum) in Zeeland shows the eventful history of Zeeland during World War II. The museum has a particular focus on the 'Battle of the Scheldt'. Until now, there has been too little awareness and recognition, both nationally and internationally, of the importance of this battle. The largely forgotten Battle of the Scheldt was the longest and fiercest battle on Dutch territory. What was at stake was the opening-up of the port of Antwerp to shipping. This would make it possible to provide the Allied war effort with a crucial supply line and allow the stalled offensive in Western Europe to starting moving again. The outcome of this crucial operation was directly decisive for the further course of the Second World War in Western Europe. The museum also pays tribute to the Zeeland Battalion. This consisted largely of volunteers who, after the liberation of Zeeland, wanted to join in the fight for the liberation of the Netherlands and Western Europe. After World War II, however, the battalion was sent to the Dutch East Indies. From 2017, visitors can also see the new 3-hectare Bevrijdingspark (Liberation Park) in Zeeland. The concept of the Liberation Park is unique. Nowhere in Western Europe is there a similar layout. Set amongst the characteristic Zeeland elements of water, beach and dikes, the park illustrates the period of the 1939-1945 war and the Battle of the Scheldt in particular. The unique and preserved noodkerk (emergency church) of Ellewoutsdijk was reconstructed and rebuilt in the park. This emergency church, after the destruction of the original church by a bombardment, was constructed from so-called Nissen huts. Another unique feature is the Stiltebos (silent wood), a place where there is room for contemplation and reflection. In addition, the Liberation Park features bunkers, a bailey bridge, roadblocks, a Sherman tank and so on. See more..
    
28. 4.5 Tennis en Midgetgolf Renesse (55 reviews)
    - Perfect minigolf
    Wednesday: 10:00 AM - 9:00 PM Spent 1-2 hours Miniature Golf
    
    
    Very well cared for Minigolf beautiful grass, benches at each hole to relax at. Maintenance was of a very high standard. Toilets were super clean!! See more..
    
29. 4.5 Westhove Castle (45 reviews)
    - Beautiful medieval castle with sunny terrace
    Castles
    
    
    This beautiful 13th century castle is now used as a 'Stayokay' hostel and has the perfect location for a holiday close to the woods and the beach. I have been coming back here every summer for the last 25 years. See more..
    
30. 4.5 Zeecafe Oostkapelle (36 reviews)
    - I like this place
    Wednesday: 12:00 AM - 10:59 PM Spent More than 3 hours Beaches • Coffeehouses
    
    
    The place to be off the sundown in Oostkapelle. Now with a new and very nice boost, terrace and new furniture. Fair prices and good service. See more..
    
31. 4.5 Rijksmonument Kuiperspoort Middelburg (34 reviews)
    - KUIPERSPOORT MIDDELBURG; an architectural gem dating from 1642
    Spent < 1 hour Historic Sites • Architectural Buildings
    
    
    I enjoyed the charming historical alley called "Kuiperspoort";The 17th century buildings are reached via a discreet gate located hidden behind the canal called Rouaanse Kaai. The wooden barrels needed to store water,beer and wine for the 17th-18th century trade-ships were made here. A Kuiper is the Dutch word for a maker of wooden barrels. In the 17th and 18th century,Middelburg trade companies(WIC,West Indische Compagnie) were an important investor in the Transatlantic Slave Trade to Surinam and Curacao as well as the spice trade (VOC) to the East Indies. This secluded alley maintains the historical architecture of that period,but obviously the living conditions are much improved making for a quiet residential area. See more..
    
32. 4.5 De Hoge Hil (33 reviews)
    - Excellent for a walk
    Wednesday: 12:00 AM - 11:59 PM Spent < 1 hour Lookouts
    
    
    The big plus is that the area allows for longer walks and the hill brings an extra to it. Ideal to combine a walking with a photo tour and worth going there for sunset. See more..
    
33. 4.5 De Grevelingen (32 reviews)
    - Awesome Lake
    Scuba & Snorkelling
    
    
    Even in the winter, you still have things to enjoy at this lake area. It is quite a big lake. After getting information about a colony of Flamingos in the lake, we drove to the village 'Battenoord'. We parked our car at the harbour and walked along the dyke to find the flamingos and Yes!, they're busy fishing in the water. And on the side of Browersdam, we saw a seal and also mussel farm. There is so many kind of water birds, windsurfers, sheeps and of course sailers. Absolutely recommended See more..
    
34. 4.5 Watersport Brouwersdam (31 reviews)
    - surfing
    Surfing & Windsurfing • Stand Up Paddleboarding • Kayaking & Canoeing
    
    
    the best windsurf sport in the Netherlands. great beaches closeby parking with car or even camper or caravan. Easy assible See more..
    
35. 4.5 Panorama Walcheren (31 reviews)
    - Hidden treasure in Vlissingen!
    Wednesday: Spent 1-2 hours Points of Interest & Landmarks • Art Museums
    
    
    et Panorama Walcheren surprises the visitor with a unique art project of nine mega paintings, up to 3 meters high and from fourteen to forty meters wide. Each arranged in a curve, so that it feels itself to become part of the image. These are characteristic Walcheren places, each with its own atmosphere and season. In the old machine factory of shipyard De Schelde, now a dynamic Vlissingen development area, the works come into their own. They have been made since 2010 by the Middelburg painter Jo Dumon Tak with a team of volunteers. One work every year. The Amsterdam painter Robert Vorstman is now working on the tenth canvas in his studio: The summer beach at Dishoek, under Zoutelande. Look behind the scenes and see how such a panorama is created. See more..
    
36. 4.5 de Oostkerk van Middelburg uit 1667 (30 reviews)
    - Surprising church building
    Spent < 1 hour Historic Sites • Architectural Buildings • Churches & Cathedrals
    
    
    The construction of the Oostkerk started in the 17th century and was designated as a Protestant church. Furthermore, the church has a surprising architecture, being round under a single cupola. The organ is also noteworthy, being from the 18th century. The interior of the church is typical Protestant, shunning the lavish paintings and statues, the hallmark of most Catholic churches See more..
    
37. 4.5 Badstrand (30 reviews)
    - Badstrand Vlissingen;an urban beach on Westerschelde near the historic centre of town
    Beaches
    
    
    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). See more..
    
38. 4.5 Museum Het Warenhuis - Museum Land van Axel (29 reviews)
    - Most charming folkloristic museum in old department store
    Wednesday: 12:30 PM - 5:00 PM Spent 2-3 hours Speciality Museums • Art Museums • Children's Museums • History Museums
    
    
    en bezoek aan Museum Het Warenhuis is een unieke ervaring voor het hele gezin! De geschiedenis van de streek, met als één van de hoogtepunten de collectie streekdracht, wordt op een bijzondere en interactieve wijze tentoongesteld. Het museum laat jong en oud vroegere tijden beleven. Durf jij het barcodespel te spelen? De bijzondere architectuur en de gerestaureerde unieke muur- en plafondschilderingen geven een extra dimensie aan het museum en zijn collectie. Museum Het Warenhuis biedt ook ruimte voor boeiende wisseltentoonstellingen. Vaak gericht op kunst, in samenwerking met internationaal werkende kunstenaars met vaak Zeeuws-Vlaamse banden, maar staat ook open voor bijzondere verzamelingen, van Archeologie tot Zoutvaatjes. See more..
    
39. 4.5 Boswachterij Westerschouwen (29 reviews)
    - Touwenparcours
    Spent More than 3 hours Nature & Wildlife Areas
    
    
    Erg leuk voor kinderen, goed geregeld allemaal. Het touwenparcours is erg uitdagend, in twee en half uur zijn alle zes de parcoursen te doen See more..
    
40. 4.5 Klimbos Zeeuwse Helden (28 reviews)
    - Super middag
    Wednesday: 10:30 AM - 6:00 PM Spent 2-3 hours Game & Entertainment Centers
    
    
    Goede uitleg en de kleintjes op de kleine baan en de grotere op de grote baan. Leuke atractie voor jong en oud See more..
    
41. 4.5 Industrieel Museum Zeeland IMZ (24 reviews)
    - Fantastic
    Science Museums • History Museums
    
    
    It is a very nice museum for everyone. A lot of cool equipment and clear explanations on how everything works/worked. See more..
    
42. 4.5 Schoolmuseum Schooltijd (21 reviews)
    - Neat little museum
    Wednesday: 1:30 PM - 5:00 PM Spent 1-2 hours Speciality Museums
    
    
    Small but nice museum that shows hundreds of objects used by childeren at (mainly) primary school from mid 1800.Schooldesks, books, writing means, letter boxes, abacuses, numerous wall maps and wall pictures showing hystory, religion, biology, and much more.Also playing toys, used by boys and girls are to be seen here.A lot of nostalgia for the elderly and a discovery for the childeren. See more..
    
43. 4.5 Rijksmonument Noordhavenpoort (21 reviews)
    - The Medieval Noordhavenpoort Zierikzee dating from 1400-1559
    Spent < 1 hour Historic Sites • Points of Interest & Landmarks • Architectural Buildings
    
    
    The small town of Zierikzee offers a wide range of historic monuments.This late Medieval 14th-16th century gate (build 1400-1559) is situated at the entrance to the old harbour of Zierikzee.At the other side of the harbour the Zuidhavenpoort was build a century later around 1500;restored in 1774.I enjoyed both old historic city gates on my walk through lovely Zierikzee.Other monuments include the Gasthuiskerk and Beurs on the historic Havenplein and the 18th century mansions on Havenpark. See more..
    
44. 4.5 Marstrand rondvaarten (20 reviews)
    - Great tour, very interactive friendly people
    Boat Tours • Fishing Charters & Tours
    
    
    The tour leaves from Yerseke, the centre of Mussel fishing and trading in NL. Depending on the type of tour they use different ships. They type of tour depends on the tides. They offer Clamb fishing, seal scouting and the one where they do troling and show/discuss the catch with the public. Very engaging and entertaining for the kids. Our boat was an old fishing trailer. with onboard catering of beer, wine and snacks against very sympathic prices. The crew is super friendly and enthusiastic .. I strongly recommend this tour! See more..
    

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We call places hidden gems that are new, extremely good, but are not that popular yet - you should check them out. The criteria is to have a rating of 4.5 or more and more than 20 reviews and less than 100 reviews.