Here you will find the best things to do in Middelburg.
If you are looking to spend a few days in one of the best cities to visit in the Netherlands, then you have to read it. I visited Middelburg for the first time in May of 2018 and immediately fell in love with this beautiful city in Zeeland, The Netherlands. It is cute, not overrun with tourists and has a lovely and relaxed atmosphere. Middelburg is a beautiful, old city located in the province of Zeeland. There are endless things to do in Middelburg and to make it easier for you, I created this article. Middelburg, Zeeland in the Netherlands is one of the most scenic places in my country with lots of work to do.
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1. Most beautiful streets of Middelburg
Middelburg in Zeeland is a city that you want to get lost in, forever. The next beautiful street after the other is waiting to be discovered. So, if you’re looking for the most beautiful streets in Middelburg, these streets below are your happy place.
Many streets show you what was traded there, for example, Bierkaai. Bier means beer, so beer was traded on this street. Another example is Houtkaai. Hout means wood, so the wood has been traded on the streets of houtkaai.
In the areas of Rotterdamsekaai and Londensekaai, there are many warehouses and traders located. The most beautiful route must be De Kuiperspoort as you can see here below.
2. Park Toorenvliedt
It is a big park where you will find many bunkers from the Second World War. One of these bunkers is open to the public as it has been turned into a museum. The opening times are not specific.
The reason for this is that it only opens when you have emailed the foundation for a tour. The tour will last around one hour. They ask you to email them preferably two weeks in advance, the price will be agreed upon via the email.
Park Toorenvliedt is the biggest park in Middelburg and definitely worth a visit. Whenever you feel like not seeing beautiful, cobbled stoned streets anymore, this is the place you should go to. In spring and summer, Park Toorenvliedt is the place to go when you want to go on a picnic or something. During the autumn and winter days, it also has its charm.
3. Amaliapark
Amaliapark is another great park in Middelburg and very nice to come by. The park is quite big and will have you relaxing in no time.
4. Erasmuspark
Erasmuspark is the last and last park of Middelburg, the Netherlands, worth a visit. It’s a small, long park that is located next to the train rails, so that makes it a little less great every now and then. Although I think it is still a nice area to have a little stroll in.
5. Landhuis/ Huize Toorenvliedt
This manor house is located in Toorenvliedt Park and was built in 1726. During the time it was built, the manor house was outside Middelburg, however, it is now located in the city.
During the second world war, it was one of the many German headquarters in The Netherlands. After the war, it was sold to the council of Middelburg by the previous owners. On the gate around the house, you will see sculptures made by Peter de Jong. He was a sculptor from The Netherlands who mainly worked within the province of Zeeland.
6. Kasteel Ter Hooge
Yes. You are reading this correct. There is a castle on the outskirts of Middelburg called Kasteel Ter Hooge. You cannot visit the castle itself. The reason for that is that people live there. Living in a castle doesn’t seem too bad.
The current castle was built in the 18th century, but the castle that was on that same location previously was first talked about in the 13th century. Because of the 80-year-war, it was broken down and the current castle was built.
There are several walking routes that will guide you along the pond and stunning real estate. So, if you want to do something off the beaten path in Middelburg, The Netherlands than that is definitely worth a visit.
To get there, just walk or bike from Toorenvliedt park, but it is navigable. You have to stay on the paths when you’re walking, so keep that in mind.
7. Abbey of Middelburg
The abbey is one of the most historical places in Middelburg and was built around the year 1100. Today, the abbey is used more but there are city tours with excellent guides that will take you to the abbey. They will show you around the churches and the century-old hallways.
Inside the monastery, there are two main churches, Koorkerk (the choir church) and Nieuwe Kerk (new church) and the tower, called Lange Jan (Long Jan). You can also take a walk through the abbey on your own.
In the other parts of the abbey the Zeeuws Museum is located, more about that below, and there are offices of the province Zeeland. When you walk through the hallways of the abbey of Middelburg you will also see courtyards that are so beautiful that you have to sit and relax.
The abbey complex even has an herbs garden. You can take a long, deep breath and enjoy the enormous size of the entire complex.
8. Oostkerk
This is one of the four domed churches of The Netherlands and dates back to 1667. An interesting detail is a skeleton above the main entrance, which refers to the mortality of humans. A fun fact is that this church has been built with the money that was largely raised with taxation on wine and beer.
You cannot always visit this church. In May it opens on Tuesday from 10:30- 16:30. During high season (June-August) it opens on Tuesdays, Wednesday, Thursday, and Friday from 10:30- 15:30.
In September: Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday from 10:30- 16:30. In October: Thursday from 10:30- 16:30. The entry is free. If you want to climb the dome or want a guided tour, then that will cost you 2,50 euros.
9. Hofjes aka Courtyards in Middelburg
Hofjes are usually Dutch and English, we call them a yard. If you have explored The Netherlands beyond the crowds then you have seen hofjes before. Amsterdam, Haarlem, and Alkmaar have many hofjes/ courtyards as well.
In Middelburg, you will only find a hofje or front yard of the Lange Jan tower (at the Abbey complex). But, it isn’t anything like you have seen before. This used to be a courtyard with many small houses. The front is exactly the same as it used to be.
Only the inside is different. They have broken down the walls of the houses and created one big ‘store/ café’ of it. And it is worth a visit.
10. Monuments in Middelburg
Because Middelburg was so old before it was destroyed by the war there are endless monuments that you should visit or have a look at.
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