Things to do in Middelburg

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Middelburg: City Canal Cruise

Middelburg: City Canal Cruise

Hop on board the Middelburg canal cruise and explore this historic city from the water. Cruise past the Lange Jan – Middelburg's iconic 90.5-meter-tall tower – the VOC building, the Oostkerk, and the Kloveniersdoelen. During the cruise, you'll be taken along the picturesque canals, past the marina, right into the heart of Middelburg. Middelburg was the second VOC (Dutch East India Company) city in the Netherlands. Today, it's the fifth monument city in the country, boasting over 1200 monuments. Throughout the journey, you'll enjoy stunning views of the city's most notable landmarks. Our captain will regale you with tales of the city's origins, its rich history, and its monumental buildings.

Middelburg: Guided City Walking Tour

Middelburg: Guided City Walking Tour

Visit the historical capital of the province of Zeeland and marvel at the more than 1200 monuments that the city beholds with this bilingual tour. Together with our city guide you will walk through the monumental city center of Middelburg. Along the way, quiet squares, hidden alleys, high abbey towers and old merchant houses take you to other times. Highlights are the townhall, Abbey with tower (long John), Damsquare, Kuiperspoort and beautiful alleys with merchant houses. The tour will be simultaneously in Dutch and German Meetingpoint: before the Townhall (Markt), citycenter Children until 12 years for free.

Middelburg: Guided Tour Townhall

Middelburg: Guided Tour Townhall

Experience with our expert guide a historic tour through the beautiful late Gothic town hall and tell you about its eventful history. You will visit, among other things, the wedding hall, the council chamber and the civic hall. Exclusive guided tour by guides of the Tourist Info Middelburg. Duration of the tour is 1 hour.

Goes: Explore Oosterschelde and Veerse Meer on E-Choppers

Goes: Explore Oosterschelde and Veerse Meer on E-Choppers

Ready Made Tours to Explore Zeeland on our electric vehicles. Our Tours are accessible through GPS on your mobile phone and allow you to see all the hotspots in the areas (Oosterschelde, Yerseke, Veerse Meer, Veere etc.). Our shop is opened 7 days from 9:30 till 18:00. Electric choppers - starting at 9.30 of 14:00 Explore the area on our E-choppers for 4 hours. You will get the safety instructions and a helmet and you are ready to go. Use our GPS tours to visit the hotspots and close the day with a dinner close in Goes. Please be mindful that you need a valid driving license. Electric bike: Our luxury and comfortable e-bikes are available for the full day. You will be able to easily bike between 80-120km which allows you to see all the different landscapes of the region. Accessoires are offered in our shop. Electric Kickbike - starting at 12.30 or 15:30 Unique in the area! Explore the area around Goes (historical villages and the Oosterschelde) on our electric steps. This activity is 100% electric, but our most adventurous! Our activity will last around 2.5 hours with plenty of opportunities to get a drink, make pictures and enjoy the surroundings. Please note that the minimum age is 16 years. Electric Boat - starting at 9.30, 12:30 or 15:30 Enjoy the silence with your family and friends. Our e-boat equipped for 4 persons is a very easy and comfortable way to boat on our channels and visit the historical harbor of Goes. You have 2.5 hours to explore the region and enjoys some drinks and food together.

Middelburg: Zeeuws Museum Entry Ticket

Middelburg: Zeeuws Museum Entry Ticket

In the Zeeuws Museum, based in a former abbey, you will discover surprising aspects of Zeeland’s culture and history: from archaeological finds and world-famous tapestries to regional costume, porcelain, silver and the most diverse objects that Zeelanders have brought home from distant lands. The extremely varied collection serves as the basis for innovative exhibitions that always have a relationship to the here and now. The Zeeuws Museum preserves approximately 30,000 objects that tell stories about Zeeland’s culture and history. We deploy art and heritage to build a resilient society. That is our mission. The museum is a place for encounters, where we learn to look at things in a different way and develop new skills. We share knowledge, techniques and stories about the collection with artists, designers and local communities, thus keeping Zeeland’s heritage alive.

Goes: Full-Day E-Bike Rental

Goes: Full-Day E-Bike Rental

Ready Made Tours to Explore Zeeland on our electric vehicles. Our Tours are accessible through GPS on your mobile phone and allow you to see all the hotspots in the areas (Oosterschelde, Yerseke, Veerse Meer, Veere etc.). Our shop is open 7 days from 9:30 till 18:00. Electric bike: Our luxury and comfortable e-bikes are available for the full day. You will be able to easily bike between 80-120km which allows you to see all the different landscapes of the region. Accessories are offered in our shop.

Middelburg: Canoe or SUP Rental City Centre

Middelburg: Canoe or SUP Rental City Centre

Discover Middelburg from the water on a self-guided canoe or SUP board rental. Explore the beautiful canals at your own pace. Rent a stable canoe that can accommodate up to 3 people. The canoes are equipped with paddles and a dry barrel for your valuables. Perfect for a fun trip with family, friends, or colleagues. Alternatively, rent a SUP board and experience the city in an active and relaxing way. Stand-up paddling is the perfect way to experience Middelburg from a different perspective. For children, free life jackets are available, so everyone can enjoy the water safely. Combine your water adventure with an arrangement for an unforgettable day in Middelburg.

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What people are saying about Middelburg

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When I reminded the Captain that he had 2 English passengers he changed his commentary to include us. Very good English too! Dank U Well.

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Very friendly employee who helped us and explained everything well. E-chopper was also completely fine. Had a nice day!

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Really enjoyable. Perhaps some English narration? The booklet was useful but I missed all the incidental chat.

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very interesting and entertaining, competent and super friendly guide - simply wonderful!

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Really great routes that you can drive. And the driving fun is really great.