Middelburg Travel Guide

Tourist Guide

Middelburg
Middelburg
Photo by Bianca  Bakkenist
Photo by Bianca  Bakkenist
Photo by AlexAlles

Visit the capital of the province of Zeeland to relax on the beach, shop or enjoy some culture.

Thanks to its beautiful architecture, museums, proximity to the sea and lovely shopping area, Middelburg is the perfect city destination. Whether you're in Middelburg with the kids or friends or just want to spend a romantic weekend with your partner, Middelburg has something for everyone.

Middelburg was granted town privileges at the beginning of the 13th century. Fortifications were built over the centuries and if you look at a map of the city today you’ll see the star shape of the canal that once protected the city.

One of the city gates in Middelburg survived, the Koepoort. Its Baroque architecture is a great relic of the city’s past. Middelburg's old city hall is another impressive building. It dates back to the 15th century and is something you will absolutely want a photo of!

Abdijtoren de Lange Jan is a great place to get an overview of the city. Climb the 207 steps for a fantastic view and recover with a drink at one of the cafés in the market square, which dates back to the 13th century.

Families with children should visit Mini Mundi, a theme park on the edge of the city. You can see all kinds of miniature buildings from the region of Walcheren and there's also a big playground for the kids. There are also a few nice beaches, such as Nollestrand in Vlissingen and De Hoge Hilt in Zoutelande.

The city itself and the surrounding area are easy to explore on foot or by bicycle. Why not spend a day at the beach with the kids? If you're travelling by car, you can park on the street or in one of the parking garages for a fee. If you prefer something cheaper, you can park at the (P+R) parking lot.

Middelburg has a train station but it's easier and quicker to get there by car.

Enjoy Middelburg's cultural history and great atmosphere during a weekend away.

Where to stay in Middelburg

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Binnenstad

5/5(1 area review)

If you're spending some time in Binnenstad, Stadhuis Middelburg and Miniature Walcheren are top sights worth seeing.

Binnenstad
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Middelburg-West

If you're looking for some top things to see and do in Middelburg-West and surrounding area, you can visit Stadhuis Middelburg and Zeeuws Museum.

Middelburg-West
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Edelstenenbuurt

While Edelstenenbuurt isn't home to many top sights, Stadhuis Middelburg and Miniature Walcheren are some notable places to visit nearby.

Edelstenenbuurt
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Markt

Visitors to Markt enjoy its historical sites, and if you want to do some exploring, Kloveniersdoelen is worth a stop.

Markt
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Abdij

5/5(2 area reviews)

While visiting Abdij, you might make a stop by sights like Miniature Walcheren and Zeeuws Museum.

Abdij
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Stadhuis

While visiting Stadhuis, you might make a stop by sights like Stadhuis Middelburg and Jewish Cemetery.

Stadhuis
Van der Valk Hotel Middelburg

Van der Valk Hotel Middelburg

4.5 out of 5
Paukenweg 3, Middelburg
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
The price is £194 per night from 31 Aug to 1 Sept
£194
31 Aug - 1 Sept
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4.5-star luxury hotel in Middelburg. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and a full-service spa. Popular attractions Mini Mundi and Damplein are located ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (311 reviews)
"Great luxury hotel. Nice restaurant and perfect wellness area"

Reviewed on 29 Mar 2024

Van der Valk Hotel Middelburg
Fletcher Hotel - Restaurant Middelburg

Fletcher Hotel - Restaurant Middelburg

4 out of 5
Loskade 1, Middelburg
The price is £105 per night from 7 Sept to 8 Sept
£105
7 Sept - 8 Sept
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4-star hotel in Middelburg. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and room service. Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. Popular ...
7.6/10 Good! (215 reviews)
"This was my first visit to the area.... I am so happy that I selected this hotel. I look forward to returning with my wife."

Reviewed on 5 Nov 2024

Fletcher Hotel - Restaurant Middelburg
Boutique Hotel The Roosevelt

Boutique Hotel The Roosevelt

4 out of 5
Nieuwe Burg 42, Middelburg
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
The price is £132 per night from 31 Aug to 1 Sept
£132
31 Aug - 1 Sept
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4-star spa hotel in Middelburg. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, a full-service spa and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. ...
9/10 Wonderful! (270 reviews)
"Exceptional and the staff very attentive. The breakfasts are spectacular"

Reviewed on 27 Jul 2025

Boutique Hotel The Roosevelt
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.
Residentie Vlissingen

Residentie Vlissingen

3.5 out of 5
54 Walstraat, Vlissingen, ZE
Stay at this 3.5-star apartment in Vlissingen. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, parking (surcharge) and Netflix. Popular attractions Zoutelande Beach and St Jacobskerk are ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (76 reviews)
"The room was spacious and included a small kitchen. Parking was a bit problematic."

Reviewed on 11 May 2025

Residentie Vlissingen
Appartementen de Kaaipoort

Appartementen de Kaaipoort

3 out of 5
Kaai 1, Aardenburg
Stay at this 3-star apartment in Aardenburg. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and a snack bar/deli. Popular attractions Canadian bridge over the Leopold and Golfvereniging ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (30 reviews)
"This property was clean as you would expect from a new build. We found that is was too small for a couple, and in my opinion this was not a studio but a very small room with very small kitchen. No where to relax after a long apart from a bed and a dinning chair. We have stayed at the apartment round ..."

Reviewed on 16 Mar 2019

Appartementen de Kaaipoort
Zeelandhaus, THE house for two - sea and more

Zeelandhaus, THE house for two - sea and more

Kamperland, ZE
Stay at this holiday home in Kamperland. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, a water park and a fitness centre. Popular attractions Museum Veere and Veere Grote Kerk are located ...
9.6/10 Exceptional! (68 reviews)
Beautiful Home
"Excellent accommodation on the outskirts of Kamperland, close to the marina and a very peaceful location. The house is fantastic, well equipped and clean and tidy, the garden is a real sun trap. An excellent place and highly recommend a stay here"

Reviewed on 21 Apr 2022

Zeelandhaus, THE house for two - sea and more
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.

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