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Welcome to Middelburg Bienvenue à MiddelburgWhat can the TouristShop do for you?Tourist Shop Middelburg, the best address for vacation, living and recreation.Tourist Shop Middelburg is the rightaddress for all kinds of informationand/or reservations. The Tourist Shop,located on the Markt in Middelburg,has taken over most of the main servicespreviously provided by the localTourist Information Office (VVV).Working in close cooperation with theMunicipality, the Tourist Shop handlesthe provision of tourist information forMiddelburg.The Tourist Shop coordinates theguided tours of the monumental TownHall, as well as the walkers’ guidedtours of the town. Its staff is alwaysprepared to tell you about the richchoice of activities and events whichare organised in Middelburg throughoutthe year. Special arrangements forgroups? The Tourist Shop has theanswer there, too. And when you wantto join in day attractions, this is thespot to buy your tickets at very advantageousprices.The Tourist Shop is happy to tellyou about the best addresses for stayingovernight during your visit. In fact,they can offer you a wide choice ofaccommodation in the whole ofZeeland Province, ranging from campingsites, to vacation parks, hotels andguest houses. Their service goes evenfurther, because they can book youaccommodation all over The Netherlands,including some attractive specialoffers. It’s all tailor-made accordingto your wishes, whether you arestaying for a couple of nights or alonger period.Come and see the Tourist Shop foryourself and pick up a free brochure, orsurf to our website www.touristshop.nland find out just how much TouristShop Middelburg can be of service toyou!Tourist Shop MiddelburgMarkt 65cTel: +31 (0)118 67 43 00The Tourist Shop is open:from Monday to Friday:09.30 – 17.30 hrsSaturday:09.30 – 17.00 hrs7

ShoppingAmazing shoppingStrolling round Middelburg takes you past the most unexpected little shops in abackground which is imposing and historic. Aside from the usual Dutch departmentstores, the international chains and everyday shops, you will find that Middelburg isfull of trend-setting specialty shops, tiny boutiques, antique and curiosity shops,antiquarian bookshops and art galleries. Give way to the temptation of enticing sidestreets, of inviting café terraces, pleasing display windows in hidden squares,charming courtyards and narrow alleys. The shopping route below will help you toplan your stroll.De Markt/The Marketplace is thetown’s central heart. A weekly marketis held here on Thursdays, but it isjust as lively on the other days -a bustling square, its terraces full ofpeople, the square fulfilling its task asthe starting and end point of all theleading shopping streets. Begin yourMiddelburg walk of discovery in frontof what must surely be the most beautifultown hall in The Netherlands.Directly on your right, you walk intothe Vlasmarkt.Veilinghuis Witte, at number11, has a lovely collection of artand antiques, lots of Judgendstil/ArtNouveau and Art Deco, ranging fromclocks to glass and stoneware. Are youmore interested in a bargain? Try yourluck at number 34, where they havereasonably priced china, glass andstoneware from all the well-knownbrands like Wedgewood and Arabia.At the end of Vlasmarkt, opposite theBraai-Tapperij De Mug, you cannotmiss the beauty of historic Huize‘s-Hertogenbosch. It dates from 1665and the name Laurentius is painted ingraceful letters on its door. It used tobe a private residence, but now housesa shop selling prints & engravingsrun by Theo Laurentius, known for hisappearances on the TV programmeTussen Kunst & Kitsch (the Dutch versionof The Antiques Road Show).Across the street from Laurentius,at Kromme Weele 13, you can rummagearound in De Jaren, where youwill find furniture and accessories fromthe fifties. Now walk in the directionof Langeviele, where you turn right.Once upon a time, it was the streetwhere everyone did their daily shopping,but nowadays it is a merry mixtureof specialty shops, varying fromwith-it clothing boutiques to designfurniture and gift shops. At the end ofLangeviele, Sarah beckons your interestto have a look in an attractive littleshop, filled with antiques, curiosa andhandicrafts. You then retrace yoursteps, until the first street on yourright is the Lange Geere, with TheKitsch Company at number 6. If youare looking for something original fromfaraway in the category gotta-havethat,you are likely to find it at ReizeOrs, a colourful little shop on the KorteGeere. At the corner which meetsGortstraat, at number 28, you will seeHaar van Boven & Zij van Beneden(literally: Hair Upstairs & HerDownstairs). It’s a truly surprising8

Des magasins surprenantsSi vous venez faire du shopping à Middelburg, vous découvrirez de surprenants magasins dans un décormonumental impressionnant. Outre les grands magasins bien connus, les succursales de chaînes mondialeset les magasins ordinaires, vous ferez la découverte de magasins spécialisés, petites boutiques, antiquaireset galeries qui donnent le ton. Laissez-vous séduire par les ruelles attirantes, les terrasses sympathiques, lesjolis étalages sur des places à l’écart des grandes rues, les cours animées et les venelles. L’itinéraireprésenté ci-dessous vous sera très utile. CONSEILSUn grand nombre de galeries, ateliers,antiquaires et institutions culturelles sontouverts le premier dimanche de chaquemois. Les heures d’ouverture et desinformations plus détaillées figurent surl’Itinéraire Art et culture (Kunst &Cultuurroute), que vous pouveznotamment vous procurer auprès duTourist Shop, sur la place du Marché(Markt 65c).Heures d’ouverture globalesAu centre-ville, les magasins sont fermés le lundimatin. Nocturne le jeudi. Tout comme les galeries,les ateliers, les antiquaires et certainesinstitutions culturelles, les magasins sont ouvertsle premier dimanche de chaque mois (sauf enjanvier).Lundi: de 13h00 à 18h00Mardi, mercredi et vendredi : de 09h00 à 18h00Jeudi: de 09h00 à 21h00Samedi: de 09h00 à 17h009

ShoppingFruit & vegetables market / Marché de légumes et de fruits MarketsMarket opening hoursWeekly general marketThursday: 08:30 – 16:00 hrsLocation: MarktFruit & vegetables marketSaturday: 08:30 – 16:00 hrsLocation: MarktRummage marketThe rummage market is held on thefirst Saturday of the month, exceptfor January, begins at around08:00 hrsLocation: Vismarkt*Antiques & Curiosa marketThe antiques and curiosa market isheld every Thursday, from mid Juneuntil the end of August,09:00 – 16:00 hrsLocation: VismarktBooks & Curiosa marketEvery Monday, as from mid Mayuntil mid October,08:30 – 16:00 hrsLocation: MarktLES MARCHÉSHeures d’ouvertureMarché d’articles de consommationcouranteJeudi: de 8h30 à 16h00Lieu: Place du marché (Markt)Marché de légumes et de fruitsSamedi: de 8h30 à 16h00Lieu: Place du marché (Markt)Marché aux pucesLe marché aux puces est organisé lepremier samedi de chaque mois, saufen janvier. Ouverture à partir de 8h00.Lieu: Vismarkt *Marché d’antiquités et brocanteLe marché d’antiquités et brocante alieu tous les jeudis de la mi-juin à la finaoût. Heures d’ouverture: de 09h00 à16h00.Lieu: VismarktMarché aux livres et objets raresCe marché est organisé tous les lundisde mai à fin octobre. Heures d’ouverture:de 8h30 à 16h00.Lieu: Place du marché (Markt) TIPSThe Vismarkt is in the town centre,near the Turfkaai, exactly oppositethe Zeeuwse Bibliotheek/ Library.It is a picturesque square, withshady chestnut trees, a classicarcade, auctioneer’s house and aLouis XV pump. If you’re trying toreach the market by car, your bestchoice for parking is theKousteensedijk parking garage.12

MonumentsMiddelburg:monumental townIn the 9th century, when the Vikings made the European coasts thoroughly unsafe,three defence strongholds were built on the island of Walcheren: Domburg in thenorth, Souburg in the south and one in the middle: Middelburg. A small villagecommunity sprang up around this stronghold, and the monastery which was foundedthere in the 12th century developed into the largest in the whole region. Thanks tothe monastery and the community’s favourable position at the water’s edge, theimportance of Middelburg quickly blossomed. Middelburg was granted its officialtown charter in the year 1217.Middelburg’s first Golden Age tookplace in the Middle Ages. Starting inthe late 16th century, trading activitiesexpanded all the way to the Far East,later also to Central and South America.Middelburg gained great riches throughits powerful role in the East IndiaCompany/VOC. The citizens who sharedin this wealth and welfare had beautifulhouses built for them in prominentlocations. Even to this day, the merchants’sumptuous residences, forinstance along the Londensekaai andMiddelburg: une ville auxnombreux monumentsAu 9ème siècle, pour contrer les Vikings qui menaçaientles côtes européennes, l’on construisit trois châteauxforts sur l’île de Walcheren: l’un à Domburg, au nord, unautre à Souburg, au sud et un troisième à Middelburg, aucentre. Une petite communauté villageoise se formaautour de la citadelle de Middelburg; un couvent futfondé au 12ème siècle et devint la plus grande abbayede la région. L’importance de Middelburg granditrapidement, grâce à son couvent et à sa situationpropice au bord de l’eau. La ville de Middelburg obtintses franchises en 1217.the Rouaansekaai, set the tone in thatpart of the town.May 17th, 1940 was an infamousand black day in the history ofMiddelburg: the town was badly damagedby a German bombardment.Many monumental buildings were lost,including a large part of the Town Halland the Abbey. Luckily, Middelburg hasbeen able to retain its historic character,thanks to an immense renovation andrestoration project. The town stillexudes the atmosphere of the GoldenAge and, as well as all the registeredmonuments, offers a wide range ofhidden pearls which are well worthdiscovering. TIPSWould you like to have a lookinside the impressive Town Hall?The Tourist Shop organises toursthrough the Town Hall on a dailybasis. Refer to the ‘service’ pagesfor the contact details.14

The Town HallThe Abbey buildings 15

De Kuiperspoort/Coopers’ GateDe Oostkerk/The East Church 16

Middelburg features among the top10 towns on the national list of monumentsand historic buildings.Amazingly, in spite of the wartime devastation,there are no fewer than 1,100protected monuments in the centre ofthe town. To give you a taste of all thehistoric beauty Middelburg has to offer,we’ll guide you along a number offamous and less known monuments.The undisputed and glorious centrepoint is the Gothic town hall, on theMarkt. This is where we begin a‘monumental’ tour through the town. The Lange Jan tower TIPSIt’s a mighty long climb, 207steps to be exact, but the viewyou gain over the town when youstand at the top is more thanworthwhile all the effort. You canobtain more information, aboutclimbing the Lange Jan, from theTourist Shop or from MiniatureWalcheren.The Keldermans, a renowned familyof master builders (from Mechelen inBelgium), were responsible for havingthe first stone of a new Town Hall laidin 1452. Its façade is richly decoratedwith carvings showing counts andcountesses of Holland and Zeeland.The Abbey tower, nicknamed theLange Jan/Long John, literally towersabove everything else with its 91metres. Take the Kelderman Street orthe Nieuwe Burg, and you will reachthe Abbey complex. It is the only abbeyin The Netherlands which is establishedin a town. A lot of building and rebuildingwork has been carried out onthe Abbey, since it was established inthe 12th century. When you enterthrough the imposing gateway and strollthrough its present-day grounds, the greatopen courtyard, the Abbey tower andthe three churches, you are discovering– in the centre of the town – a complexwhich is absolutely unique in TheNetherlands. The best way for thevisitor to exit is via the 16th centuryGistpoort/Gist Gate.Middelburg has a fine meshwork ofstreets, incorporating narrow alleys,unexpected gateways, concealed courtyardsand little squares. Those are thespots where you will discover17

Monuments The East Church TIPSThe Drvkkery has recently publisheda literary walker’s routethrough the centre of the town,for instance passing houses livedin by famous writers and poets.The route can be obtained fromDe Drykkery on the Markt, orfrom the Tourist Shop.Middelburg’s hidden treasures! On yourright, on the Damplein, next to theChocolaterie Burger on the Korte Delftnumber 6, lies one of those unnoticeablealleys. Walk through the gatewayand you find yourself in an inner courtyardand then in the Bellinkstraat. Itwas completely renovated in the 1970sand is still one of the towns absolutejewels. At the end of the street, youturn left so that you can enjoy lookingat Rouaansekade number 23, a specialpiece of monumental Middelburg,because the narrow alley on your leftleads you to the famed Kuiperspoort/Coopers’ Gateway. The coopers’ guildwas situated here in the 17th centuryand was a flourishing tradesmen’s association,because barrels and tubs wereextensively used as packaging in thosedays.As you stroll through the quaint systemof lanes, you see old warehouses, beautifullyrestored houses, step-gabledroofs, hidden corners and unexpectedview-holes. If you keep going on theleft, you will come to the Dam, wherethere are many mighty monumentalbuildings. Just before reachingDamplein, you turn right. There on thecorner of Spuistraat, is a Gothic cornerhouse with a remarkable overhangingside wall. Follow the Molstraat and thePijpstraat, so that you walk to the leftinto the Schuitvlotstraat. This is whereyou get a perfect view of the Oostkerk/East Church in all its glory. This richlydecorated Baroque, domed church datingfrom 1667 was the first Protestantchurch in Middelburg and one of thevery first domed churches in TheNetherlands.Once past the church, you turn leftinto the Verwerijstraat and then againleft. The beautifully restored houses inthe Koepoortstraat are perfect modelsof a renovation project. The first streeton your right is now the Spanjaardstraat,which is Middelburg’s leadingmonument street par excellence. Seehow many of the hidden alleys andback streets you can discover! TheSpanjaardstraat ends in the Balans, aname which reminds us of the weighingscale which stood here until the end of1823. Middelburg’s coat of arms - agolden fortress on a red field - can be18

Slot Ter Hoogeseen in the reconstructed façade of theSint Jorisdoelen. Continue your strollalong the Wagenaarstraat, where number1 is an enormous mansion datingfrom 1730. On your right, via Achterhet Hofplein, you get a good viewthrough to the Gothic wooden façade ofthe Sint Pieter house: it originally camefrom the Lange Delft, but has been‘stuck onto’ the side wall here. The Vande Perrehuis stands proudly on theHofplein. It is a remarkable building,with a characteristic concave mainfaçade, the house being named afterthe first owner of this former 18thcentury town palace, the wealthyVan de Perre. The Zeeland Archives areat present housed here, after the buildinghad been thoroughly renovated anda daringly-designed transparent extraspace added. TIPSThe Van de Perre House’s newbuilding and its exhibition premisesare open to the public withoutcharge. During Open MonumentsDay (this falls on September 13thin 2003), the old part of thehouse can also be visited free ofcharge. Visits by groups are possiblethroughout the year, arrangedthrough the Zeeland Bureau forTourism.A number of monumental houses,the former homes of eminent Middelburgers,still stands on the LangeNoordstraat. At the beginning of the17th century, the renowned poet JacobCats lived at number 31 and, a fewhouses further on, De Twee Pyramidenwas, at the end of the 17th century, theresidence of Jacob Roggeveen, who discoveredEaster Island.19

Baron ChasseeVery specialMiddelburgmonuments1. The Town Hall, MarktThe first stone for a new Town Hall was laid in 1452. The work on this splendidbuilding went on for many years, under the supervision of a renowned family ofmaster builders, the Keldermans from Mechelen. The façade is richly decorated withcarvings showing counts and countesses of Holland and Zeeland. The Town Hall wasbadly damaged in 1940, when the 18th century extension in the Lange Noordstraatwas one of the parts lost. The entire complex has been exquisitely restored and it isacknowledged as one of the most beautiful town halls in The Netherlands.2. The AbbeyThe monastery which was founded here in the 12th century developed into thelargest abbey in the region. It was much thanks to this religious centre that the importanceof Middelburg grew so quickly. A lot of building and rebuilding work has beencarried out on the Abbey in the course of time. When you enter its imposing gatewayand stroll through the present-day grounds, looking at the great open courtyard, theAbbey tower de Lange Jan and the three churches, you are discovering a monumentalcompound in the centre of the town – something which is unique in our country. It isthe only abbey in The Netherlands which is situated in the town.3. Van de Perrehuis, HofpleinThe striking building, with its characteristic concave façade owes its name to the firstowner of this 18th century town palace, the wealthy regent J.A. van de Perre.The Zeeland Archives are at present housed here, after the building had beenthoroughly renovated and a modern, transparent annex added.4. Huize ‘’s Hertogenbosch’, VlasmarktAn enormous, notable residence dating from 1665 stands at Vlasmarkt 51.The classic façade is decorated with Ionic and Corinthian ornamentation. Glanceupwards and you will spy a small lookout tower on the roof, from which one couldsee the merchant ships with their rich cargoes sailing into the Middelburg harbour.These days, the house serves as a shop selling prints and engravings, run by TheoLaurentius, who is known to TV viewers for his appearances on the Tussen Kunst &Kitsch/Antiques Road Show programme.21

Teahouse5. Huis ‘Baron Chassee’, Gortstraat 30This elegant patrician’s house owes its name to a former owner, General DavidHendrick Chassé (1765-1849). The building dates from the mid-18th century andcontains a rich interior. What strikes the viewer from the outside is the extraordinarychimney stacks. The house is owned by the Hendrick de Keyser Association and was,for a long time, used as a hotel. At present, a society is one of the building’s users.6. East Church / Oostkerk, OostkerkpleinThe richly decorated Baroque, domed church dating from 1667, was the first Protestantchurch in Middelburg and is one of the (only) four domed churches in The Netherlands.A striking detail is the stone carving of a skeleton above the main entrance, a poignantreminder of man’s mortality. It is worth noting that funds to finance the building of thechurch came largely from an extra tax levied on beer and wine!7. Slot ‘Ter Hooge’, KoudekerksewegA great many manor houses were built on Walcheren during the Golden (17th) andSilver (18th) Centuries. Slot ‘Ter Hooge’, which was raised on the foundations of amedieval castle, is one of the three examples left intact in Middelburg. The manorwas rebuilt in the middle of the 18th century into the house which stands today andhas been owned by a number of well-known families. Its characteristics are the strictsymmetry, both of the building and its garden, as well as the two octagonal steppedtowers. One of the towers is a left-over from the old castle.8. Teahouse at the ‘De Griffoen’ manor house, Seissingel‘De Griffoen’ is the second example of the remaining Middelburg manor houses and,just like ‘Ter Hooge’, emerged after the rebuilding of an older set of buildings. It has astriking annex, the elegant teahouse from 1733, which has the form of a parallelogram(a four-sided plane figure, the opposite sides of which are equal and parallel toone another). During its restoration in 1967, it was given a slate and lead roof. Thebuilding is at present used as recreational space.9. Warehouses on the KinderdijkAt the same level as the 19th century Spijkerbrug/Bridge, there are four late 16th centurywarehouses. Each of the four bears the name of a beast of burden: The Elephant,The Goat, The Camel and The Mule. These most appropriate names indicate the functionof the former grain warehouses. After 1602, the warehouses were used by theEast India Company/VOC.10. Warehouses in the KuiperspoortThe gate building dates from 1586 and was bought by the Kuipersgilde/Coopers’ Guildin 1642. This was a flourishing tradesmen’s association, because barrels and tubswere extensively used as packaging in those days. The Kuiperspoort is a picturesquemeshwork of alleys, containing old warehouses, beautifully restored houses, steppedgables, hidden corners and viewing-holes. It is one of the many concealed treasuresof Middelburg.23

On the water NavigationRoundtrip in Middelburg Viewing Middelburgfrom water levelMiddelburg’s history dates back to the 9th century. Thanks to its favourable positionon the river Arne, the ‘middle’ stronghold on the island of Walcheren expanded into atrading and shipping town and became the most important transport and forwardingharbour for the Flemish hinterland. In 1405, Middelburg furthermore secured a stapleright: all goods coming in via the river Westerschelde had to be unloaded (and a taxlevied!) in Middelburg. Goods included wool from England, fine cloth from Flandersand, later, also wine from France. Middelburg was a wealthy town in those days, thehouses of eminent merchants stood proudly along the quays and, in 1452, the firststone was laid for building a new Town Hall, conspicuous and richly decorated.The town’s own trading activitiesbegan to blossom as from the end ofthe 16th century. Thanks to the activerole played by Middelburg citizens, theEast India Company/VOC was establishedin 1602, with the objective of sendingships to Asia to buy and bring homespices. The VOC expanded into amultinational and the towns where itsoffices were set up became rich.Découvrir Middelburg en bateauL’histoire de Middelburg remonte au 9ème siècle. Grâceà sa situation propice au bord de la rivière d’ Arne, lacitadelle de Middelburg, construite au centre de l’île deWalcheren, se transforma en ville commerciale etportuaire. Elle devint l’avant-port et le port de transit del’arrière-pays flamand. En 1405, Middelburg acquit ledroit d’entrepôt: toutes les marchandises transportéessur la rivière Escaut de l’Est (Westerschelde) devaientêtre déchargées à Middelburg, qu’il s’agisse de laine enprovenance d’Angleterre, de draps de Flandre et, plustard, de vins de France. Middelburg était une villeprospère. Les quais étaient bordés de maisons deriches marchands et l’on commença en 1452 laconstruction d’un nouvel Hôtel de ville, à l’architectureremarquable et richement décoré.Middelburg was one of thosetowns, ranking only second in importanceafter Amsterdam. Somewhatmore than two centuries after thediscontinuance of the VOC, there arestill many traces of that period to befound in Middelburg. One very specialway to discover a number of thehidden treasures is from water level.A tour in a round-trip boat through thehistoric heart of Middelburg will openup a part of the town as yet unknownto you, giving you a clear impressionof the rich history of a fascinatingmonumental town.The boat company – RondvaartMiddelburg – begins its daily trip atthe Kloveniersdoelen at the beginningof the Langeviele, which is one of theshopping streets leading into the towncentre. Two eye-catching low, openboats take it in turn to ply through theBinnenhaven/Inner Harbour and showyou an unexpected part of Middelburg.You glide past quays you have neverheard about, a lively yacht harbour,famous buildings, intriguing old24

Roundtrip MiddelburgTours en bateau à MiddelburgAchter de Houttuinen 39+31 (0)118 64 32 72www.rondvaartmiddelburg.nlFrom April 1 until October 10Apr. 1 – May 14 : 11:00 – 16:00 hrsMay 15 – Sept 14 : 11:00 – 17:00 hrsSept 15 – Oct 10 : 11:00 – 16:00 hrsFrom May until September also onSundays: 12:00 – 16:00 hrsdu 1er avril au 10 octobre1 avril - 14 mai : de 11h00 à 16h0015 mai - 14 septembre : de 11h00 à 17h0015 septembre - 10 octobre : de 11h00 à 16h00de mai à septembreégalement le dimanche: de 12h00 à 16h00Roundtrip Veerse MeerTours en bateau sur le lac de VeereRederij Dijkhuizen+31 (0)118 41 93 67Round trips leaving from Middelburg on theluxury passenger ship ‘Lady Madeleine’.The trip through the Walcheren Canal, witha view on either side across Walcheren’sspacious polder landscape, then going throughthe Veere lock, is a unique experience.Embarkation takes place at the Loskade.Tours en bateau de Middelburg au lac de Veere, sur leluxueux paquebot ‘Lady Madeleine’. Navigation sur leCanal de Walcheren, avec vue sur les magnifiquespolders de l’île de Walcheren et éclusage par l’éclusede Veere: une expérience à ne pas manquer!Embarquement sur la Loskade.streets, alleys and gateways, somewhich give you surprising viewsbeyond them. If you really want to getto know Middelburg thoroughly, theround-trip boat is the perfect way todo it. Or as people in Zeeland like tosay: Experience Middelburg from theother side!One of the characteristics of theround trip through Middelburg is thelow bridges. After welcoming you onboard, Skipper Krijn points out the firstbridge to his passengers when comingto the Pottenbakkerssingel: “Mind yourheads, ladies and gentlemen. One,two, three…DUCK!” This alwayscauses a great deal of laughter. Afterthe third low bridge, comes the beautifullyrestored sluice gate complexwhich connects the New Harbour withMiddelburg’s old system of canals.A little further on, the imposing merchants’houses await you along theLondensekaai. In order to impresstheir neighbours, they chose frame25

On the water Navigationgables, with graceful curls on eitherside, instead of a picturesque steppedgable: this made the house look bigger!The names given to the quaysremind us of the goods which wereunloaded here, or make us think ofwhere they originated. We are nowapproaching the 19th centurySpijkerbrug, one of Middelburg’s mosthandsome bridges. The name indicatesthe warehouses along the Kinderdijk.‘Spijker’ is an old Dutch word forstorehouse or shed. You get your bestview from the water of the fourmeticulously restored 16th centurywarehouses. Each of the four bearsthe name of a beast of burden:The Elephant, The Goat, The Cameland The Mule – most suitable for formerVOC warehouses. From here, youget a good view of the Lange Jan. This91 metres high tower is part of theAbbey complex in the very heart of thetown and is the highest tower inMiddelburg.The boat glides under theSpijkerbrug and on the right-hand side,on the Maisbaai, we see a large whitebuilding dating from 1616, bearing theproud insignia of the VOC. This iswhere the chief boatswain lived and hewas responsible for both the crew andthe ships’ equipment. He was anextremely influential man, rememberingthat in those days the VOC was thebiggest employer in Middelburg. Morethan 300 VOC vessels were built herein that glorious period.For the yachtsmen!Middelburg has two marinas.Marina/Haven Arnemuiden, Oranjeplaat360 berths, depth 2.00/2.70Marina/Haven Middelburg, WSV Arne270 berths, depth 2.30/3.00We then go through theBuitenhaven/Outer Harbour to reachthe Kanaal/Canal through the island ofWalcheren, where there is great activitygoing on at present, due to thebuilding of new municipal offices.The modern design puts one in mindof an immense container vessel. As weglide back in the direction of theSpijkerbrug, Skipper Krijn points outthe domed shape of the Oostkerk/EastChurch. This was Middelburg’s firstProtestant church, built in 1667 andlargely financed by the levying of anextra tax on wine and beer! During thetrip back through the Binnenhaven/Inner Harbour, Krijn tells us about thestately mansions, about the housewithout a door (1560) and, not to beforgotten: the narrowest house inMiddelburg. When we are nearly atthe end of the round-trip and haveagain been reminded to duck ourheads three times, we gain a view ofthe 17th century Kloveniersdoelen,built in lavish Renaissance style. Theeye-catching gable, with its twocrossed muskets, takes us back to theoriginal occupants: the KloveniersMusketeers Guild. The house is atpresent occupied by the New MusicFoundation, which organises concerts.This must surely be a well suited endingto a round-trip full of surprises!26

Art and culture Art et cultureEvents and festivalsMiddelburg arranges two FolkloristicDays. The first takes place in themonth of July, on and around theAbbey square, where about 40 riderson ‘chargers’ compete as to who canspear the most rings. Ring-riding is anold Zeeland sport, in which they haveto lance a ring hanging in the air,while riding at full gallop. Visitors canchoose the winner of the most beautifullydecorated rider and mount, andthe award is known as the publicprize. There are also ring-tilting championshipsusing primarily Zeeland cartor draft horses. All the participants aredecked out in traditional Zeeland costumeson this special day.while riding bareback on their horsesat full gallop.Other popular events in Middelburgare the Jazz Festival during theWhitsun weekend, the Fair in June,the Mussels & Seafood at the end ofJuly, and the Funfair & StallholdersCompetition in August. Then there isOpen Monuments Day in September,which should not be forgotten.The best way to find out more detailsabout these and other events is to contactthe Tourist Shop. You can also visitthe websites: www.touristshop.nl orwww.middelburg.nlThe second Folkloristic Day takesplace in August at the Molenwater.On this occasion, there are more than200 riders, competing on six ‘lanes’,to win the Royal Ring-tilting Trophy.The ring-riders are dressed in theZeeland Ring-riders white costume.The participants have to lance the ringLes événements et les festivalsDivers événements sont organisés à Middelburg, tels quele Festival de jazz, la Braderie, le Banquet de la mer etdes moules, la Kermesse et le Concours des camelots.Deux Journées folkloriques se déroulent également enjuillet et en août: le “ringrijden” (courir la bague), unvieux sport de la Zélande, est très apprécié par le public. Festivals in Middelburg27

Art and culture Art et cultureArt and culture,because it’s fun!Middelburg takes good care of all things old. At the same time, Middelburg stands withboth feet firmly in this new era. That’s the way art and culture freaks in the whole ofWalcheren regard their regional capital: old and new, side by side. You must admit, itcreates a pleasing tension. And there is an exciting range of art and culture on offer.The Vleeshal in the old Town Hall,stunning in its Gothic style, is an internationallyknown setting for modern art.The Gothic influence seems to challengeartists in a special way and theresult is amazing. You can find outmore by visiting www.vleeshal.nlThe Kloveniersdoelen is the centrefor new music and festivals are heldhere in the summer months. However,space is limited and, as from 2004, theevents will be held in Veere, where theGreat Church will be transformed intoan immense music stage. TheKloveniersdoelen will then be put to usefor students of the Roosevelt Academy.The present Stadsschouwburg/Municipal Theatre is too small, but byL’art et la culture, parce quec’est beau et intéressant!Middelburg veille à son patrimoine culturel, tout enétant pleinement engagée dans les temps modernes.Pour les spécialistes de l’art et de la culture de l’île deWalcheren, leur capitale associe l’ancien et le neuf. L’onne peut être que captivé par ces différences.À Middelburg, l’offre proposée dans le domaine de l’artet de la culture est vraiment très intéressante…2006 a regional theatre complex willhave been built. The new premises willalso contain a film house with two theatres,for showing very special films. Atpresent, filmgoers are accommodated inVlissingen/Flushing.Recent work on the Abdijplein/Abbey Courtyard has made it possibleto close it off and it has been madesuitable for performances. Connoisseursare attracted to the intimate setting andcherish the ambiance. A modern operasung in this Middle Ages courtyard is agood example of ancient and modern inharmony. The Markt/Square is the perfectplace for large audiences, concertsby pop groups - especially when Bløf,the vastly popular Dutch group, is playinga ‘home match’. During theZeeland Nazomer/Autumn Festival, theAbdijplein serves as the festival’s centrefor all the happenings.The Zeeuws Museum is housed inthe Abbey, in the former living quartersof the Canon. It has a marvellous collectionof objects, furniture, wall hangingsand paintings, giving a review of morethan 2000 years of Zeeland’s history,from archaeology to modern art. Due torenovation, the museum is at presentclosed, but will reopen in 2005.28

Nevertheless, the Museum maintains itshold on public attention in the meantimeby holding short exhibitions andorganising various activities, events anddebates. You can obtain more informationdirectly from the Museum itself –tel. (0118) 65 30 00 – or by visitingits website www.zeeuwsmuseum.nlThe Kunst en Kultuurroute/Art &Culture Route is held on the firstSunday of the month. Galleries, studios,antiquarian bookstores and other culturalinstitutions are open from 13:00 –17:00 hrs. There is a special centraltheme for each month. You can readmore about it on the route’s website(www.kunstroutemiddelburg.nl). All theparticipating galleries can be found onthe site and that is useful, becausethere are many of them.Middelburg has a wealth of festivalsand happenings. Just to quote three ofthem: The Zeeland Nazomerfestival/Autumn Festival (theatre), MiddelburgVol-Koren (a song-banquet, alreadyheld for 4 years), the Smaek vanZeeland/Taste of Zeeland (a culinaryfestival). The choice is yours!On the Markt, you will see a buildingwith an enormous glass front. It is theDrvkkery, the result of a private initiativeby a number of bookstores inMiddelburg and Vlissingen/Flushing.The range of books and services onoffer can equal that of any similarstores in Amsterdam, The Hague,Rotterdam and Utrecht.The Zeeuws Archief/ZeelandArchives on the Hofplein are housed ina hypermodern annex to the old Van dePerrehuis. The transparent building isan experience in itself and is open tothe public without charge. The studyroom is the only part which is not openon Sunday and Monday. There are exhibitionswhich kids enjoy visiting andanyone who has ‘roots’ in Zeeland canuse the computer to search for familysecrets and get print-outs to take home,although this of course involves a fee. TIPSFilmtheater SchuttershofSchuttershofstraat 14331 NZ MiddelburgReservations by phone (no extra cost)(0118) 61 34 82Openbare Zeeuwse BibliotheekKousteensedijk 74332 JE MiddelburgStudy and music library for the Provinceof Zeeland, also the ZeelandDocumentation CentreVleeshalMarkt, Middelburgtel. (0118) 67 54 23Opening hours: Tues - Sun13:00 - 17:00 hrsClimbing the Lange JanOpen daily, more than 200 steps.Magnificent view over the whole island ofWalcheren, gives you information aboutmunicipalities and a summary of relevanthistory.Desafinado, jazz and meals café, on thesquare at the foot of the Lange Jan towerLive jazz concerts, every Wednesday inJuly and AugustBooks & Curiosa market on the MarktpleinEvery Monday, as from Easter until theautumn school holiday29

Art and culture Art et cultureThe Roosevelt Study Center issituated in the Abbey. Its objective isthe spreading of knowledge and theencouragement of research. The knowledgeis linked to the lives of Theodore,Franklin and Eleanor Roosevelt, modernAmerican history and the ties betweenThe Netherlands and the United States.Interesting exhibitions can viewed.More information about the RooseveltStudy Centre can be found on the websitewww.roosevelt.nlGaleries/Exhibitions / Galeries/ Expositions Opening hours/Heures d’ouvertureAntiek Speelgoed Museum ‘Lientje’Goese Korenmarkt 7, 4331 HTMiddelburg, tel. (0118) 62 38 19 Tues – Thurs, 13:00 - 17:00 hrsPresentatieruimte CAESUURLange Noordstraat 67, 4331 CCMiddelburg, tel. (0118) 63 98 10 Thurs – Sat, 13:00 – 17:30 hrsFor ‘window’ presentations: 24 hrs/day,7 days/weekGalerie DauvillierLange Noordstraat 56, 4331 CEMiddelburg, tel. (0118) 62 94 19 Mon – Sat, 09:00 – 18:00 hrsGalerie ‘t Haentje te PaartSpanjaardstraat 19, 4331 ENMiddelburg, tel. (0118) 61 32 88 Thurs, Sat & Sun, 14:00 – 16:30 hrsand by appointmentKunstcollectie Karin ErnensRouaansekaai 27, 4331 HBMiddelburg, tel. (0118) 63 61 10 Thurs, Fri & Sat, 12 :30 – 18:00 hrsMulti ColourTorenweg 4-a, 4337 PD Middelburg,tel. (0118) 63 56 41 Tues & Sat, 10:00 – 17:00 hrsRoosevelt Study CenterAbdij 9, 4331 BK Middelburg,tel. (0118) 63 15 90 Sat & Sun, 10:00 – 12:30 hrsand 13:30 – 16:30 hrsGalerie ‘T’ / beeldentuinTurfkaai 25 en Vismarkt 13 Thurs, Fri & Sat, 11:00 – 16:00 hrsand on the Art & Culture RouteSundaysVleeshalMarkt, Middelburg,tel. (0118) 67 54 23 Tues & Sun, 13 :00 – 17 :00 hrsDe Kabinetten van de VleeshalZusterstraat 7, 4331 KJ Middelburg,tel. (0118) 65 22 00 Tues & Sun, 13:00 – 17:00 hrsZeeuwse BibliotheekKousteensedijk 7, 4331 JE Middelburg,tel. (0118) 65 40 00 Mon, 17:30 – 21:00 hrs, Tues & Fri,10:00 – 21:00 hrs and Sat, 10:00 –13:00 hrsNeedless to say, there are many more galleries in Middelburg in addition to theones listed above. You can find more information about them on the website ofthe Kunst & Cultuurroute / Art & Culture Route, www.kunstroutemiddelburg.nl30

Antique shops in Middelburg / Vue d’ensemble des antiquaires de MiddelburgA.I.Verhage Kunst en AntiekveilingenMiddelburg, Houtkaai 9Ambachten en Antiekmarkt, Damplein 5Antiek & Interieur Willems Winkel,Dam 61Antiek en Curiosa ‘t Geveltje,Lange Noordstraat 35Antiekhandel de Pagter, Herenstraat 9Antiquariaat Dat Narreschip, Turfkaai 11Antiquariaat De Postkoets,Lange Noordstraat 45Antiquiteiten In den Gouden Cordewagen,Kousteensedijk 20Atelier Ceesanne - Cees en Anne MulderEdelsmeden,Korte Noordstraat 37Boeken en verzamelmarkt, Damplein 5De Boekenbeurs, Turfkaai 33De Ruïne, Voltaweg 7De Swarte Leeuw, Lange Noordstraat 70De Tijdspiegel, Nieuwstraat 17De Vier Gemeten, Lange Noordtsraat 50In de Bolle Baaf, Turfkaai 23Kunsthandel de Directiekamer(located in de Drvkkery), Markt 51Le Collectionneur, Damplein 5Rommelmarkt Vismarkt/Snuffelmarkt,De VismarktSARAH, Langeviele 79‘t Wapen van Zeeland, Gortstraat 63Uurwerkmakerij Albert de Goeij,Nieuwstraat 15Verhulst Antiekhal, Kanaalweg 20Verhulst Antiek, Beddewijkstraat 2Wijzer Antieke Klokken, Noordweg 342| MIDDELBURGDe vrijetijdswinkel van Middelburgmet een uitgebreid assortiment aan kleding,artikelen, kaarten en gidsenKorting voor ledenNieuwe Burg 40 • 4331 AH Middelburg • Tel. (0118) 65 99 00

Art and culture Art et cultureTheatre, films, concertsLes théâtres, les cinémas et les concertsCinema / les cinémasIn the very heart of Middleburg, there isan ancient building where you will findthe Filmtheater Schuttershof, showingfilms on a daily basis, to suit young andold. Entrance can be gained throughthe adjoining Schuttershofcafé, excepton Mondays and when matinees areheld. Both before and after the film, aswell as in the interval, you can buyrefreshments in the café. The theatreitself has been completely renovated,has 86 luxury comfort seats and Dolbysound-surround projection.Schuttershof FilmtheaterSchutterhofstraat 14331 NZ MiddelburgTel. (0118) 61 34 82Film info: (0118) 61 60 01Theatre/Concerts / Les théâtres/concertsConcert- en GehoorzaalSingelstraat 13, 4331 SR MiddelburgTel. (0118) 61 27 00Middelburgs MinitheaterVerwerijstraat 53, 4331 TB MiddelburgTel. (0118) 63 39 96Nieuwe Muziek ZeelandAchter de Houttuinen 20, 4331 NJMiddelburgTel. (0118) 62 36 50Stadsschouwburg en ConcertzalenSt. Molenwater 99, 4331 SGMiddelburgTel. (0118) 65 96 66Box office: (0118) 65 96 5932

Eating, drinking and accommodation Manger et dormirRestaurants, cafésand accommodationLes restaurants, les cafés etles possibilités d’hébergement33

Eating, drinking and accommodation Manger et dormirRestaurants and cafés◆oOpening hours/Heures d’ouvertureDays when closed (w = winter)/Fermeture (w = hiver)ma = Monday/Lundi, di = Tuesday/mardi, wo = Wednesday/mercredi,do = Thursday/jeudi, vr = Friday/vendredi, za = Saturday/samedi,zo = Sunday/dimancheIndication of menu prices/Indication des prix des menus5 Capacity (t = terrace)/Capacité (t = terrasse)ArnevilleBuitenruststraat 22, (0118) 63 84 56 12.00-21.30, 51x400 1x70, o € 25,-Eetcafé BommelMarkt 85, (0118) 64 22 14 12.00-14.00 en 17.30-22.00, 570, o € 13,61Eetcafé BrooklynMarkt 81, (0118) 65 09 49 11.00-23.00, 5200 + 250 t, o € 12,93De Burght van AntwerpenTurfkaai 3, (0118) 62 40 89 11.00-20.00, 530 + 20 t, o € 13,39, ◆ zoConny’s drink- en eethuisMarkt 21, (0118) 613201 9.00-18.00, do: 9.00-21.00, juli/aug: 9.00-21.00,580 + 80 t, o € 8,39, ◆ zo (w)‘Desafinado’ Jazz-EetcaféKoorkerkstraat 1, (0118) 640767 11.00-14.00, 17.00-21.30, za, zo: 11.00-21.30,575 + 80 t, o € 14,75, ◆ maDe Nieuwe DoelenLoskade 3-7, (0118) 612121 18.00-21.00 + reservering, 580, o € 19,29, ◆zo (w),Brasserie De DrvkkeryMarkt 51, (0118) 886866 9.00-18.00, do: 9.00-21.00,5 580, recepties 500,o € 12,48, ◆ zo (m.u.v. koopzondagen)‘t Eeterijtje, Miniatuur WalcherenKoepoortlaan 1, (0118) 61 25 25 10.00-18.00 juli/aug: 10.00-19.00, 5100De EetkamerWagenaarstraat 13-15, (0118) 63 56 76 18.00-21.30 (lunch op reservering), 540,o € 23,60, ◆ ma, doCafé restaurant De GeereLangeviele 51, (0118) 61 30 83 12.00-14.30, 16.30-21.00 , 560, € 9,76, ◆ wo (w)Grand Hotel Du CommerceLoskade 1, (0118) 63 60 51 12.00-21.00, 570, o € 20,42Café-Restaurant De HerbergPottenmarkt 2, (0118) 62 55 39 17.30-21.00, 528 +100 t, o € 8,85, ◆ zo (w)Brasserie De HuifkarMarkt 19, (0118) 61 29 98 11.00-22.00 (z) 11.00-21.00 (w), 550 + 120 t,o € 18,83, ◆ zo (w)Koperen KetelPlein 1940 13-15, (0118) 63 38 39 16.00-22.00, 537, o € 22,69, ◆ di, woDiner Martino’sPottenmarkt 4-6 , (0118) 63 73 5911.30-24.00, 580 + 80 t, o € 4,54, ◆ ma (w)McDonald’sBosschaartsweg 1, (0118) 61 45 79 8.00-23.00 (drive 24), 5180 + 80 tBraai-Tapperij-Restaurant De MugVlasmarkt 56, (0118) 61 48 51 17.30-23.00 (open vanaf 16 uur), 590,o € 17,92, ◆ zo, ma (behoud. Feestd.)Restaurantje Nummer 7Rotterdamsekaai 7, (0118) 62 70 77 17.00-22.00, 555, o € 17,92, ◆ maHet Groot ParadijsDamplein 13, (0118) 65 12 00 12.00-14.00, 18.00-21.00 za: 18.00-21.00,538 + 25 t, o € 32,90, ◆ zo, maPeper & ZoutLange Noordstraat 8, (0118) 62 70 58 12.00-14.30 en vanaf 17.30, weekend vanaf 17.30,540, o € 19,50, ◆ wo34

Eeterij Het StadscaféMarkt 63, (0118) 61 34 80 11.00-21.30, 535 + 80 t, o € 11,34, ◆ ma(w)Stadsschouwburg MiddelburgMolenwater 99, (0118) 65 96 66Alleen na reservering, 5400, o € 18,-Het StationKanaalweg 24, (0118) 63 76 01 12.00-20.00, 535, o € 9,53Steak House De TamboerPlein 1940 6-8, (0118) 61 21 17 vanaf 16.00 , 575, o € 13,16, ◆ maCafé-restaurant De VriendschapMarkt 75, (0118) 61 22 57 vanaf 11.30, 5120 + 80 t, o € 17,02Ten WeijngaertWijngaardstraat 1-5 , (0118) 63 46 33 12.00-22.00, 565, o € 15,32, ◆ maIn den Zevenden HemelStationsstraat 24, (0118) 63 57 22 18.00-21.30, 540, ◆ diRestaurants / ArnemuidenRestaurant OranjeplaatMuidenweg 1, (0118) 60 16 21 zomer: 10.00-21.00, winter: vr, za, zo 11.00-21.005100 + 160t, o € 25,–, ◆ ma-do (w)Beter-uit hotel ‘Veerse Meer’Oranjeplaatweg 1 Arnemuiden,(0113) 61 32 45 10.00-22.00, 5120, o € 14,75Regional restaurantsDe Gespleten ArentVlasmarkt 25-27, (0118) 63 61 22 17.30-21.00, 535, o € 24,96, ◆ di, woBrasserij de Kluizenaer, (Zeeuws)Lammerensteeg 5, (0118) 62 52 87 dagelijks 17.00 uur, 538 + 40 t, o € 29,50, ◆ diForeign restaurantsCleopatraVlasmarkt 2, (0118) 63 37 47 16.00-05.00, 535, o € 7,26, ◆ maNan King. chin. ind.Varkensmarkt 11, (0118) 62 99 93 11.00-22.00, 580, o € 5,45SurabayaStationsstraat 20/22, (0118) 63 59 14 17.00-22.00, 560, o € 14,86, ◆ maTah-Xin, chin. ind.Markt 49, (0118) 61 21 60 12.00-22.00, 5150SalonikiGravenstraat 6, (0118) 61 30 22 12.00-24.00, 5150, o € 18,15Pancakes / Restaurant-CrêperiePannenkoekhuis De KabouterhutOostkerkplein 7/8, (0118) 61 22 76 ma, zomer: 12.00-19.30, winter: 16.30-19.30,zo: 13.00-19.30,556Tearooms / coffeehouse /lunchroomsBliekGeere Passage 1, (0118) 63 88 19 zo, 9.00-17.30, za: 9.00-17.00, 539, ◆ ma (w)Le Café, V&D MiddelburgLange Delft 31a, (0118) 61 39 47 ma:11.00-18.00, di, wo, vr: 9.30-18.00, do: 9.30-21.00, za: 9.30-17.30, 590, ◆ zoDe Gouden BockDamplein 17, (0118) 61 74 84 10.30 tot 18.00 uur (op woensdag t/m zaterdag ook’s avonds), 535 + 35 t, o € 24,50, ◆ maHema CoffeeshopLange Delft 10, (0118) 63 60 22 ma: 11.00-18.00, di, wo, vr: 9.00 -18.00, do:9.00-21.00, za: 9-17, 556, ◆ zoSint JohnSt. Janstraat 40, (0118) 62 89 95 8.30-18.00, 560 + 55 t, ◆ zoLunchroom-Galerie-DustochKorte Geere 16/18, (0118) 64 07 46 ma: 12.30-17.30, di, wo, vr: 10.00-17.30, do:10.00-21.00, za:10-17, 540, o € 6.13, ◆ zo35

Eating, drinking and accommodation Manger et dormirAn evening outRelax, find an inviting café terrace and enjoy a delicious local beer, go dancing orsimply sit and chat to your heart’s delight in one of Middelburg’s many cafés. Thetown centre has an extensive choice of cafés where you can spend an evening toremember. Here are a few tips to whet your appetite:Les sortiesBoire une délicieuse bière (une Vlegel de Zélande parexemple) sur une terrasse, danser ou bavarder avec desamis dans l’un des nombreux cafés de Middelburg. Lecentre-ville vous offre beaucoup de possibilités depasser une excellente soirée. Nous vous recommandonsnotamment:Café Bommel, Markt 85Brooklyn with its Club Havana on thefirst floor, Markt 81Jazzcafé Desafinado, Koorkerkstraat 1De Geere, Langeviele 51De Herberg, Pottenmarkt 2Dancing The Opera, Markt 79Seventy Seven, Markt 77De Vriendschap, Markt 75De Mug, Vlasmarkt 56Open from 16:00 hrs.Last Tuesday of each month Live JazzFirst Wednesday of each month:Pipe-smokers’ evening(www.demug.nl)36

AccommodationPossibilités d’hébergementBed & breakfastChambre avec petit-déjeunerAlto VistaLoskade 174331 HV MiddelburgTel. (0118) 65 12 65info@altovista.bizde BajoenePijpstaat 37-394331 SN MiddelburgTel. (0118) 63 64 14Fax (0118) 62 49 60Bij de PuntNederstraat 354332 AX MiddelburgTel. (0118) 63 98 50Fax (0118) 63 98 50bijdepunt@zeelandnet.nlMevr. HartmanWalcherseweg 2134334 NA MiddelburgTel. (0118) 62 95 08de KaepstanderKoorkerkhof 104331 BB MiddelburgTel. (0118) 64 28 48Fax (0118) 64 14 41de@kaepstander.nlKoningin van LombardijeBlindenhoek 124331 CA MiddelburgTel. (0118) 63 70 99Dhr./Mevr. MabesooneMarshall Laan 24334 EL MiddelburgTel. (0118) 61 26 94Mevr. MelisArnelaan 774335 TC MiddelburgTel. (0118) 62 93 59Dhr./Mevr. SpruytSchuitvlotstraat 174331 SX MiddelburgTel. (0118) 63 90 60Yvon ten VeldenMolenweg 374341 BB ArnemuidenTel. (0118) 60 19 40Camping / CampingLeliendale (+ verh.wo)Leliendaalseweg 24333 RC MiddelburgTel. (0118) 61 24 05Camping MiddelburgKoninginnelaan 554335 BB MiddelburgTel. (0118) 62 53 95KampeerboerderijKruitmolenOranjepolderseweg 14341 PR ArnemuidenTel. (0118) 60 29 09Fax (0118) 60 40 08verschoor24@zonnet.nlCamping De Witte RaafMuidenweg 34341 PX ArnemuidenTel. (0118) 60 12 12VlasschaardKoudekerkseweg 1654335 SN MiddelburgTel. (0118) 61 45 02Het Zilveren SchorZilverenschorweg 14341 PL ArnemuidenTel. (0118) 60 16 10Fax (0118) 60 35 15zilschor@hetnet.nlHotel / HôtelArneville ****Buitenruststraat 224337 EH MiddelburgTel. (0118) 63 84 56Fax (0118) 61 51 54info@hotelarneville.nlLe Beau Rivage ***Loskade 194331 HV MiddelburgTel. (0118) 63 80 60Fax (0118) 63 66 99nwdoelen@zeelandnet.nlBMG Middelburg ***Bosschaartsweg 24336 PB MiddelburgTel. (0118) 64 00 44Fax (0118) 64 00 55middelburg@bmghotelgroep.nlDu Commerce ***Loskade 14331 HV MiddelburgTel. (0118) 63 60 51Fax (0118) 62 64 00info-ducommerce@fletcher.nlBrasserie de Huifkar ***Markt 194331 LJ MiddelburgTel. (0118) 61 29 98Fax (0118) 61 23 8637

Eating, drinking and accommodation Manger et dormirNieuwe Doelen ***Loskade 3-5-74331 HV MiddelburgTel. (0118) 61 21 21Fax (0118) 63 66 99nwdoelen@zeelandnet.nlRoelant, familiehotel ***Koepoortstraat 104331 SL MiddelburgTel. (0118) 62 76 59Fax (0118) 62 89 73Beter-uit hotel ‘VeerseMeer’ ***Oranjeplaatweg 14341 RX ArnemuidenTel. (0113) 61 32 45Fax (0113) 61 33 10veersemeer01@zonnet.nlHotel-Pension Princenjagt **Nederstraat 24332 AZ MiddelburgTel. (0118) 61 34 16Fax (0118) 61 34 16jroozen@planet.nlRooms for rent / Chambred’hôteBert de RijkeMarkt 154331 LJ MiddelburgTel. (0118) 63 89 51Pension / PensionPension NoordwegNoordweg 1054333 GC MiddelburgTel. (0118) 62 74 08Dampoort (pension/café)Nederstraat 244332 AZ MiddelburgTel. (0118) 64 39 40Fax (0118) 61 88 95josedegast@cs.comRental apartmentsLocation de logementsMevr. Bergmans-BrandtsHerengracht 264331 PW Middelburg38Tel. (0118) 62 93 30bergmans@free.zeelandnet.nlA.J. van DijkeEendrachtsweg 14337 PC MiddelburgTel. (0118) 61 56 75Fam. Ensing-WierinkDam 504331 GK MiddelburgTel. (0118) 61 50 67rjensing@zeelandnet.nlGlazenkastVerwerijstraat 284331 TC MiddelburgTel. (0118) 63 70 79wv@zeelandnet.nlMevr. B.J.M. Hupkes-deHaasNoordweg 4024333 LK MiddelburgTel. (0118) 61 23 73hupmail@zeelandnet.nlMevr. W.H. KallemeinJodengang 564334 CM MiddelburgTel. (0118) 62 61 31Fam. Van LeeuwenM.H. Boassonlaan 74335 MH MiddelburgTel. (0118) 61 50 33(0118) 61 50 33janhannyvl@zeelandnet.nlMevr. MarijsMolendijk 744339 AE Nieuw&St JoostlandTel. (0118) 60 20 50Mevr. MarinissenNieuwenhovenseweg 204333 AP MiddelburgTel. (0118) 63 83 22marinis@zeelandnet.nlAppartement MoriaanP. CevaalKinderdijk 304331 HG MiddelburgTel. (0118) 63 33 74Fax (0118) 63 33 74M. NystNieuwe Haven 354331 JZ MiddelburgTel. (0118) 62 31 01mnyst@zeelandnet.nlD. SmitKorte Burg 14331 BJ MiddelburgTel. (0118) 63 97 40Fax (0118) 61 43 19‘t WaterschipNieuwe Haven 74331 JX MiddelburgTel. 06 48 47 27 66n.versluis@bouwfonds.nlE.J. ThijsLatijnse Schoolstraat 24331 BR MiddelburgTel. (0118) 63 77 05bttemb@zeelandnet.nlJ.A. VaderOude Veerseweg 1274332 SJ MiddelburgTel. (0118) 62 83 21Mevr. VerdoornOostkapelseweg 34364 AX GrijpskerkeTel. (0118) 59 14 00Fam. VerhageMolendijk 574339 AC Nieuw & St JooslandTel. 06 53 30 92 42E.M. van Vuuren-van SluijsDam 384331 GK MiddelburgTel. (0118) 63 60 84Dhr. I. Wisseleliendaalseweg 24333 RC MiddelburgTel. (0118) 61 24 05

NatureNatural MiddelburgYou almost don’t realise that you are approaching Middelburg, but suddenly, there isthe sign saying ‘Middelburg 50 km’. The road winds and twists through a landscapeof fields, trees and bushes and then, all at once, you see the town embedded ingreen, like love-in-a-mist. If you are looking for natural green spots in the town, youwill not be disappointed. Middelburg has plenty of greenness to offer, perhaps eventoo much for just one visit. Middelburg’s own citizens have known about it for years,but visitors continue to be amazed at how close they are to nature and blissful peace& quiet in relation to the heart of the town.Middelburg is an ancient town whichhas fortified walls. These are called theBolwerk, meaning ramparts, which ismost appropriate since they are rampantwith greenery. Furthermore, it is anational monument and a protectedtownscape. Whatever the name, youneed only about an hour to have a lovelywalk from the Veerse Bolwerk to theVlissingse Bolwerk, or the other wayround. And if the peace is too much foryou, the town centre is only threeminutes away.Une ville entourée de natureL’approche de Middelburg se fait de manière presqueimperceptible. L’on remarque soudain un panneauindiquant que Middelburg se trouve à 50 kilomètres. Laroute zigzague à travers un paysage de prairies, d’arbreset de buissons et tout à coup, on aperçoit la ville, dans uncadre très vert. Les personnes qui aiment la nature neseront pas décues: Middelburg est une ville verte, et il estpratiquement impossible de découvrir tous les endroitsintéressants en une seule visite. Les habitants deMiddelburg le savent depuis longtemps, mais les visiteurssont toujours surpris de découvrir que la nature et lesilence sont si proches du coeur de la ville.39

Natuur TIPSThe Erasmus Park in Middelburg isrelatively new. The park forms a bufferzone between the railway line and aresidential area. In years gone by, railwaytracks were bordered by vegetationwhich attracted butterflies. Now it is theErasmus Park which has been gratefullyHere are some tips for walking and cyclingin and round green MiddelburgGriffioen, a former ‘garden-town area’,which has a pond and a herbal gardenGriffioen can be reached from theBolwerk, via the watercourse. There is ateahouse nearby and the Arduin Societysells plants there.Begraafplaats (Cemetry) / CrematoriumMiddelburg, Westerlijke Oude Havendijk 3,behind the railway station.Perhaps not your first choice for taking astroll, but it can be recommended.Guided tour of the Manteling vanWalcheren or the former water-collectionarea Oranjezon, combined with a visit tothe Zeeuws Biologisch Museum.A walk in beautiful natural surroundings,sculpted by wind and water, betweenDomburg and Oostkapelle.The dunes (wherever accessible) andbeaches of Vlissingen, Dishoek, Groot-Valkenisse, Zoutelande, Westkapelle,Domburg, Oostkapelle and Vrouwenpolder.‘Zuring voor zeelui’ / Sorrel for seafarers: acycle route along the trading routes andwaterways – instigated by the Institute forNature Education.A description of the route can be obtainedfrom the cycle shed at the NS railwaysstation, or by visiting the websitewww.bomenmb.dds.nltaken over by these flutterers. Becausethere is salt water in the ground, thereis a number of saltwater plants, whichhave their own special insects. Seaasters, willows, see what you can discoverand marvel at. A long path forwalkers and cyclists runs along the outsideedge of the park. In fact, it is themost pleasant route to take back intotown. It is almost as though the LangeJan tower is beckoning you back intothe centre and its entertainment, afteryour stroll in the park.Looking for fun with the family? ThenMeiveld park is just what will suit you.Children’s farm, the Klepperhoeve,where they can get close to animals; anactive playground; a skateboard track;grass plots for running around; fish inthe ponds; picnicking under shady trees:it’s the perfect spot to be. What is more,you can reach the park by car, or bybike.Just outside Middelburg, and verynear each other, we have ToorenvliedtPark and the Ter Hooge rural estate.Toorenvliedt was designed, after WorldWar II, by the landscape architectBroersen. It is a wooded park, wherevisitors with an eye for botany will findinteresting plants, such as Allium andPrimula. The old military bunkers in thepark have been well hidden to everyone,except to the many bats who find theirhome there in the winter. There is a birdand hedgehog sanctuary onToorenvliedt’s grounds, and visitors arewelcome to look in there.Nature has been more left to itself onthe Ter Hooge estate, which is ownedby the ‘Zeeuws Landschap’ i.e.Zeeland’s Landcape. The vegetationthere is different from Toorenvliedt.40

It contains a large colony of herons,living peacefully beside kingfishers.And now back to the town centre.The Municipality’s Department of Parkshas published a booklet describing three‘tree routes’. Each route takes about twohours and can be walked during anyseason of the year.Anyone who takes the trouble inadvance to visit Middelburg on the Internetfinds it easily at www.bomenmb.dds.nlYou can send an e-mail, so as to contactJohan Antheunisse. He knows everythingabout green Middelburg and awhole lot more, too! Johan gives tours,during which not even the tiniest plant -on a quay wall or an ancient house -escapes his eagle eye and is pointed outto his followers. Make a mental note tolook out for the red valerian on theDokhaven wall.Bomenroutes/Tree routes(only obtainable in Dutch)The Middelburg Department of Parkshas compiled the trees booklet. Itdescribes three routes along trees in theinner town of Middelburg.Route/RoutesThe walks are calculated to last forabout two hours. By combining all threeroutes, you can extend your walk(s) towhatever length you choose, alternativelyyou can shorten the distance. Thewalks are not only described in texts,but also accompanied by clear maps,leading the walker past the trees in thecentre of Middelburg.A mine of informationThe booklet contains short accounts andsuccinct details about the beautiful treesyou meet as you stroll along. We learnthat superstition played an importantrole when planting trees in days gone by.Lime trees were planted for good luckand love, while oaks were planted as asymbol for old age. The booklet can beused all the year round. Not only does itgive information about trees in general,but also about leaves, buds, flowers andfruits.The booklet includes a list of all thetrees you see during a walk and givestheir Latin names as well.ObtainableThe booklet can be bought for € 2.50 -cash and exact money – at the AfdelingCommunicatie (Department ofCommunication), Stadhuisstraat 2. TheDepartment is open from 08:00 –12:00 hrs and from 13:00 – 16:00 hrs.41

Sport and recreation Sport et loisirsSport and relaxationAnyone thinking about sport, recreation and Zeeland immediately thinks of the sea,the beaches and the cycle paths. Nevertheless, Middelburg has a rich choice offacilities for exertion and relaxation.The brand-new StadsgewestelijkZwembad/Swimming Pool was openedin 2003 and is located on the NieuweVlissingseweg between Middelburg andVlissingen. It’s a stunning complexwhich contains a recreational pool, ateaching pool, a championship pooland a health & fitness studio. You canget there by cycling, but also by busand it has an extensive parking area forcars.You can, of course, play boule orpetanque on the beach or in a park,but the members of the CJBMiddelburg Club have for the past 25years played in their own Boulodrome.Visitors, who are not members, are alsoallowed to play on Thursday eveningsand can take up the challenge of meetingZeeland ‘old hands’. The grounds onthe Koudekerkseweg 139 (next to theToorenvliedt Park) are open for enthusiastson Saturday and Sunday afternoonsfrom 14:00 – 17:00 hrs.Activités sportives et détenteEn matière de sport et de loisirs, l’on associeautomatiquement la Zélande à la mer, aux plages et auxpistes cyclables. Mais Middelburg vous offre aussi denombreuses possibilités d’activités sportives et dedétente.Cycling and Walcheren go hand-inhand.Visitors who surf to the websitewww.123.fietsen.nl can get a ready-touseprint-out of the route fromMiddelburg to Vlissingen. As long asyou understand the L for ‘turn left’, theR for ‘turn right’ and the RD for‘straight ahead’, you can easily cyclefrom the (former) Vlissingen-Breskensferryboat landing stage and revel in 60km of enervating effort.You can also take a tour in a roundtripboat through Middelburg. A guidewill tell you about the rich history asyou glide past fascinating sights andbuildings, and the tour takes 40 minutes.The boats work 7 days a week inthe period May to September and youdon’t need to make any reservation.The water sightseeing company‘Rondvaart Middelburg’ can be foundnear the Konmar supermarket, on theroad which leads to Serooskerke.It’s quite a different matter to takeoff in a canoe to gain a view from waterlevel. The Kanohaven (/Canoe Harbour)de Piet lies on the VeerseMeer/Lake.They rent out one-personand two-person kayaks and Canadiancanoes. Wearing your lifejacket andarmed with short but thorough instruction,advice on a route and tips aboutthe nature you will encounter, a wholenew world opens up. Middelburg lieswithin paddling reach, while the VeerseLake and creeks are also very inviting.Kanohaven de Piet also rents outrowing boars, pedal boats and rafts.42

TIPSGame shooting and fishing can oftenlead to heated discussions. The only‘game’ visitors to Zeeland can shoot ismosquitoes, but the fishing in andaround Middelburg is excellent. Youdon’t need a licence if you cast out aline from the beach, but you will haveto get one if you fish in the inner waterways.Fishing tackle shops and themain post office in Middelburg all sellfishing licences, which you can buy tocover a week or a month.You might think that skeeling hadbeen specially invented for Zeeland.The long stretches of asphalted cyclepaths are irresistibly inviting andwhether you have a head wind or thewind behind you, it’s always fun.If you leave from Middelburg, you skeelbeside the dike along the towing-pathto Vlissingen, alternatively you canchoose the smooth concrete road toVeere, via Zanddijk. You can also skeelin the Vrouwenpolder, which you reachvia the creeks area.Squashcentrum SquashzzyGrenadierweg 1, 4338 PG Middelburg(0118) 64 01 38Stal (Stables) Groot ProoijenGeersesweg 10, 4332 RA Middelburg(0118) 62 46 68 (only for indoor ridinglessons, not for riding outdoors)Duno Manege / MinicampingDunoweg 5, 4356 EJ Oostkapelle(0118) 59 15 00 (riding outdoors andalong the beach in the tourist season)RingrijdenThere is ring-tilting (see page 27) nearlyevery day somewhere in Walcheren.Whether it is a tournament or just ademonstration, it is always spectacular.Flying single-line kites always allowed onall beachesSome beaches do not allow two-liners tobe flown between 10:00 and 18:00 hrs.The regulations are published on noticeboards. The Kite Association ZeeuwseVlieger Vrienden regularly gives demonstrationsof stunt-flying.Skatepark Meker ...for the smoothestroll...Nadorstweg 68, 4331 AM Middelburg(0118) 63 41 7043

Sport and recreation Sport et loisirsMiddelburg has a broad range of sporting facilities.Voici quelques possibilités:Boat rental / Location debateauxDe Arne WatersportbedrijfMuidenweg 24341 PZ ArnemuidenTel. (0118) 60 14 19Inuït Kano’sZuidwal 94341 CG ArnemuidenTel. (0118) 60 31 58BowlingDe KruitmolenKruitmolenlaan 1294337 KP MiddelburgTel. (0118) 63 48 62Cycling / VélosFietsenstalling Delta CycleZusterplein 84331 KM MiddelburgTel. (0118) 63 92 45Klaassen TweewielersSeisweg 45-474334 AE MiddelburgTel. (0118) 61 45 96NS RijwielstallingKanaalweg 224337 PA MiddelburgTel. (0118) 61 21 78Fitness / Centres defitnessAerobic Studio SchuttershofSchuttershofstraat 1-a4331 NZ MiddelburgTel. (0118) 62 78 79All Sports Body GymFitnesscentrumOostperkweg 254332 SB MiddelburgTel. (0118) 63 45 66Be-Fit SportschoolDomburgs Schuitvlot 234331 NE MiddelburgTel. (0118) 63 31 93Fit For All FitnesscentrumGrenadierweg 54338 PG MiddelburgTel. (0118) 62 94 40KartingIndoor Karting MiddelburgArnesteinweg 194338 PD MiddelburgTel. (0118) 61 74 75Riding / ManègesDe KrooBoomdijk 14339 PN Nieuw en Sint JooslandTel. (0118) 60 33 80Stal Groot ProoyenGeersesweg 104332 RA MiddelburgTel. (0118) 62 46 68Parachute jumping /Sauts en parachuteParacentrum ZeelandCalandweg 44341 RA ArnemuidenTel. (0113) 61 29 10SaunaSauna MiddelburgDam 454331 GG MiddelburgTel. (0118) 62 91 20Skating / Patinage àroulettesSkatepark MekerNadorstweg 684331 AM MiddelburgTel. (0118) 63 41 70Playgrounds for kids /Aires de jeuxSpeeltuin WijkverenigingNieuw MiddelburgV. EpenparkZach. Jansenstraat 15-a4332 VC MiddelburgTel. (0118) 63 93 42Speeltuin MeiveldMeiveldpad 534336 XW MiddelburgTel. (0118) 62 43 12Speeltuin ‘t ZandBaarsjesstraat 424335 HL MiddelburgTel. (0118) 62 98 64Arcade halls /Machines à sousFuntasticPlein 1940 19/234331 LG MiddelburgTel. (0118) 65 03 03Sports halls and terrains/Halles et terrains de sportDe Kruitmolen(Dauwendaele)Kruitmolenlaan 1274337 KP MiddelburgTel. (0118) 67 53 49Nassaulaan (Nieuw-Middelburg)Nassaulaan 64332 XM MiddelburgTel. (0118) 61 46 67 / 61 23 83Voorborch (Stromenwijk)Breeweg 964335 AS MiddelburgTel. (0118) 67 53 48TennisTennispark De Veste‘t Zanddorp 10-a4335 AJ MiddelburgTel. (0118) 61 36 76Flying / AviationVliegwerk HollandCalandweg 104341 RA ArnemuidenTel. (0113) 61 32 93Rondvluchten: (0113) 61 32 89Swimming pools /NatationZwembad JulianaKon. Julianalaan 24341 EV ArnemuidenTel. (0118) 60 13 99VrijburgbadSportweg 24387 PM VlissingenTel. (0118) 41 74 42Open from: Sat, Sun 10:00 - 17:00 hrs;Mon 10:00 - 20:00 hrs;Tues, Thurs 10:00 - 20:30 hrs;Wednes, Fry 10:00 21:00 hrs.44

Miniature WalcherenWho remembers, when they were small, of dreaming about being as big as a giant?Of course, not for always, but just for an afternoon or so …Fulfil your dream and make a ‘gigantic’ visit to Miniature Walcheren, where the mottois:KLEIN ZEELAND GROOT SPEELLAND / TINY ZEELAND IMMENSE PLAYGROUNDand they really make it come true. Where else can you see the Lange Jan towertwice: just in front of you and then the real one behind the chestnut trees? If you’rein luck, the carillon of both towers will be chiming for you at the same moment.Miniature Walcheren started out as atribute to Walcheren from before WorldWar II, the island having been floodedby the Allies. Then there was a competition,when volunteers in every municipalityworked together to built a miniatureversion of their villages. An exhibitionof the results was opened in 1954by Queen Juliana. Koudekerke won thecompetition, but in fact the whole ofWalcheren ‘won’, because 50 yearslater all the buildings are still standing.Most of the original miniatures weremade of wood, but they have now beenreplaced by stronger replicas.Once every year, a crawling-on-allfourschampionship is held for youngand old. The record of 50 m., as notedin the Guiness Book of Records, tookplace in: Middelburg!The staff who run MiniatureWalcheren would like to see all visitorsgoing down on their knees to view thebuildings effectively. Kids do that automatically,because they want to have alook inside the houses, to pat a minicow or to give a little car a push.Needless to say, the patting and pushingis not allowed, so more things whichMiniature WalcherenQui n’a jamais rêvé d’être un géant? Pas pour toujours,bien sûr, mais pour quelques instants, pour une aprèsmidi…Eh bien, afin de réaliser votre rêve, il vous suffit d’aller àMiniature Walcheren, où comme le dit sa devise - KLEINZEELAND GROOT SPEELLAND (Une petite Zélande, mais ungrand parc de jeux) - vous pourrez découvrir toute laZélande en petit. Connaissez-vous un autre endroit oùvous pouvez voir le beffroi Lange Jan à double, ici, sousvotre nez et là, derrière les châtaigniers? Avec un peu dechance, vous pourrez jouer un petit air sur le carillon dubeffroi miniature, alors que les cloches de sa grandesoeur commenceront à sonner.45

Sport and recreation Sport et loisirscan be set in motion by pushing a buttonwill be introduced.Immense Playground is the least youcan call it! Kids are in their elementhere and parents will be glad to hearthat safety plays a major role. Theindoor play castle is a climb, slide andhide-and-seek paradise. Sitting onscooters, they can pretend they are realracing drivers, whether or not mum ordad is sitting behind them. The miniaturetrain takes them for a free ride,always on time, but with the excitementof going through a tunnel. Mini-golf,swings, bouncy cushions: you name it,it’s there.King William Walcheren and hiscourt jester Wallie live in MiniatureWalcheren. Is there any child whowould not like to sleep as royally as theking? Just ask!2004 will be a jubilee year forMiniature Walcheren. An exhibition isplanned, looking back over the eventsof the past 50 years.46

The region La régionMiddelburg’s surroundingsMiddelburg has a number of small village ‘kernels’. They are located on the outeredge of the town, but even so they belong to it ……..Kleverskerke is tiny, just aProtestant Reformed church and a coupleof houses, situated by the VeerseMeer/Lake. Cycle paths crisscross thelandscape and lead Kleverskerke’s visitorsvia the lock (pedestrians and cyclistsonly) to Veere in a mere 15 minutes.The village has a mini-camping site.Its name is de Zonnekoningin (The SunQueen) and you can book in on theinternet. Your horse is as welcome asyou are here!Arnemuiden, known for its bells.Arnemuiden’s former town hall hasbeen turned into a fishery museum andthe interior of one of the village’s littlehouses is completely in 1900 style.Is that going back a bit too far for amodern tourist? Well, Zeeland Airportalso belongs to Arnemuiden, althoughit is a couple of kilometres from thevillage centre. It’s an operational airportand you can even take an aerialview of the landscape on one of thetourist flights. However, if you preferto keep your feet firmly on the ground,you can do so in the airport’srestaurant.Nieuw en St. Joosland are beggingto be visited. No problem, just take astroll across the dike by the windmill.It couldn’t be more typically Zeelandthan this. The mill, ‘BuitenVerwachting’ (1874) can be visited onSaturdays from 12:00 – 16:00 hrs, butyou must first make a phone call:(0113) 22 05 85. There is a tearoom,De Bokkenburg, in a farmhouse nearAutour de MiddelburgMiddelburg comprend plusieurs petits villages, situés àsa périphérie mais faisant incontestablement partie de laville…the village centre: we recommend thetypical Zeeland cinnamon buns!Brigdamme and Sint Laurens werefirst separate but were then linkedagain, because the church inBrigdamme burned to the ground.Nowadays they are again two separatevillage kernels and joined toMiddelburg. If you start in Klarenbeek,there is a narrow, overgrown pedestrianand cycle path which runs toBrigdamme; it used to be the oldchurch path leading to the churchwhich burned down. The path terminatesat the Noordweg, which is themain street through Brigdamme andSint Laurens. Don’t miss the shop ‘DeWijzer’ on the Noordweg, whereBrigdamme’s clockmaker has beautifulclocks in his window display.Sint Laurens still has its ownchurch, a simple one dating from1642. As from 2004, this church willbe the centre point in a park in theheart of the ‘village’. In front of thetown hall, unmistakably built in the1930s, lies a mysterious stone. It is amemorial stone, bearing the names ofmany people and one of them isNansen – yes, the very same Nansenwho made an expedition to the NorthPole.47

Kids’ and youngsters’ activities Activités pour les enfants et les jeunesKids’ and youngsters’ activitiesActivités pour les enfants et les jeunesYoung people need never be bored in Middelburg. There are all sorts of activities for everyage group. Bowling, disco, karting, children’s farm, theatre, horse riding, midget golf, horsetram, boat round trips, toys, playgrounds and restaurants: the choice is yours!Les jeunes ne s’ennuient pas à Middelburg. Notre ville propose des activités pour tous les âges, que ce soit la fermepour enfants, le théâtre de marionnettes, le minigolf, les promenades en tramway à chevaux, le shopping ou le karting.BowlingDe KruitmolenKruitmolenlaan 1294337 KP MiddelburgTel. (0118) 63 48 62Disco / DiscothèquesThe OperaMarkt 794331 LL MiddelburgTel. (0118) 65 09 46Karting and racingIndoor Karting MiddelburgArnesteinweg 194338 PD MiddelburgTel. (0118) 61 74 75Children’s artistic activities/ Ateliers de création pourles enfantsMiddelburgs Instituut voorKunstzinninge Vorming (MIKV)Kuiperspoort 184331 GS MiddelburgTel. (0118) 63 47 11Info. 09:00 - 12:00 hrs.Mon - ThursChildren’s farm / Fermepour enfantsMidget golf / MinigolfDe KlepperhoeveMeiveldpad 554336 XW MiddelburgTel. (0118) 62 71 42Children’s theatre / Théâtrepour enfantsMiddelburgs MinitheaterVerwerijstraat 534331 TB MiddelburgTel. (0118) 63 39 96Riding / ManègeDe KrooBoomdijk 14339 PN Nieuw en Sint JooslandTel. (0118) 60 33 80Stal Groot ProoyenGeersesweg 104332 RA MiddelburgTel. (0118) 62 46 68Cheese farm /Ferme de fromageKaasboerderij SchellachProoijenseweg 264332 RD MiddelburgTel. (0118) 61 39 84Horse tram / Tramway àchevauxStalhouderij Labrujère-BooneMazzinilaan 374334 GK MiddelburgLeaves from the Nieuwe Burg (in frontof the ANWB shop) from mid Juneuntil mid September, 11:00 - 17:00hrs. On Sunday from 13:00 hrs.Tel. (0118) 61 13 75óf 06 – 53 17 21 87Stalhouderij SchroeversVeerseweg 1054351 SL VeereLeaves from the Markt from Juneuntil September. You can get of atMiniature Walcheren!Tel. (0118) 63 47 51óf 06 53 84 12 73RestaurantsPannenkoekhuis DeKabouterhutOostkerkplein 84331 TL MiddelburgTel. (0118) 61 22 76McDonald’s RestaurantBosschaartsweg 14336 PB MiddelburgTel. (0118) 61 45 79Boat round trips /Tours en bateauMiddelburg RondvaartAchter de Houttuinen 394331 NJ MiddelburgTel. (0118) 64 32 72Rederij Dijkhuizen(boarding at the Loskade)Burg. v. Woelderenlaan 24382 CM VlissingenTel. (0118) 41 93 67Toys / JouetsJac. De Bruijn BVLangeviele 404331 LV MiddelburgTel. (0118) 63 50 68IntertoysNieuwe Burg 30-324331 AH MiddelburgTel. (0118) 61 33 40Bart SmitLangeviele 84331 LT MiddelburgTel. (0118) 61 32 34Playgrounds / Aires de jeuxSpeeltuin MeiveldMeiveldpad 534336 XW MiddelburgTel. (0118) 62 43 12Speeltuin ‘t ZandBaarsjesstraat 424335 HL MiddelburgTel. (0118) 62 98 6448

Services RenseignementsService numbersLes numéros de téléphone importantsAlarm / UrgencesGeneral urgent alarmtel. 112RingelingLange Delft 133, 4331 AM Middelburg, tel.(0118) 61 25 38Police, no urgencyPolice (pour les cas qui ne demandent pas une interventionimmédiate)tel. 0900 88 44Police station MiddelburgPoste de police de MiddelburgAchter de Houttuinen 10,4331 NJ MiddelburgMedical Centre MiddelburgCentre médical MiddelburgNoordbolwerk 35, 4331 SH Middelburg,tel. (0118) 67 27 00Medical Centre ArnemuidenCentre médical ArnemuidenPrins Bernhardstraat 2, 4341 EZArnemuiden, tel. (0118) 60 13 08Hospital WalcherenHôpital WalcherenKoudekerkseweg 88, 4382 EE Vlissingen,tel. (0118) 42 50 00Central post ambulancesAmbulancestel. (0118) 41 44 44Central post fire alarmPompierstel. (0118) 41 44 44Central post environmental complaintsProtection de l’environnementtel. (0118) 41 23 23Pharmacy / PharmaciesApotheek DauwendaeleRoozenburglaan 18, 4337 JH Middelburg,tel. (0118) 62 74 71Hummelen B.V.Markt 69, 4331 LL Middelburg,tel. (0118) 61 21 34Apotheek Stromenwijk-’t ZandLangevieleweg 81, 4335 GT Middelburg,tel. (0118) 63 55 65Welsinge (shoppingmall Welsinge)J.W.Thibautstraat 45, 4336 EA Middelburg,tel. (0118) 62 32 98ArnemuidenPrins Bernhardstraat 2, 4341 EZArnemuiden, tel. (0118) 60 13 08Council / CommuneThe council of MiddelburgMunicipalité de MiddelburgLange Noordstraat 14331 CB Middelburgtel (0118) 67 50 00Public transport /Transports en communPublic transport-travel informationInformations sur les transports en communtel. 0900 92 92Treintaxi (taxi for travelers by train)Taxis pour les voyageurs en train (Treintaxi)tel. (0118) 63 96 45Tourist information /Informations touristiquesTourist Shop MiddelburgMarkt 65C, 4331 LK Middelburgtel. (0118) 67 43 00ANWB MiddelburgANWB (Royal Touring Club des Pays-Bas) MiddelburgNieuwe Burg 40, 4331 AH Middelburgtel. (0118) 65 99 00Bureau for Tourism ZeelandOffice du tourisme de la ZélandeNieuwe Burg 42, 4330 AC Middelburgtel. (0118) 65 99 6549

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Miniature WalcherenMiddelburgOpen every day from April until OctoberOuvert chaque jour d'avril à octobre“The Madurodam of Zeeland”indoor playground350 miniatures1,400 bonsai trees30,000 flower bulbscovered mini-golf coursetrain ridesrestaurant with outdoor terracebouncy cushionsmini rallyMore than 50 new miniatures this year“Le Madurodam de la Zélande”aire de jeux couverte350 miniatures1400 bonsaïs30.000 bulbesminigolf couvertpetit trainrestaurant avec terrassedivers coussins pneumatiquesminirallyPlus de 50 nouvelles miniatures cette annéewww.miniatuurwalcheren.nlMolenwater, MiddelburgTelephone +31 (0)118 61 25 25 - Fax +31 (0)118 63 97 86marinissen publishing support