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Middelburg

Zeeland, Netherlands · Europe

About Middelburg

Middelburg works well as a base: 5 minutes from Nieuw- en Sint Joosland, 33km from Brouwersdam.

Middelburg is a town located in Zeeland, Netherlands. With a population of 46,485, it is an important destination in Europe.

On a road trip, Middelburg sits in Netherlands, where you drive on the right. It's in the Europe/Amsterdam time zone. Below you'll find where to stay, things to do nearby, and everything you need to add Middelburg to your route.

About Middelburg

Middelburg Abbey (The Abbey of Our Lady) is a former Premonstratensian abbey in Middelburg, the Netherlands. At one time it was the centre of a large monastic complex. Today parts of what survives are used for a museum and as offices. Located approximately 65 km (40 miles) west of Bergen op Zoom, Middelburg is the

Read more principal town and regional capital of Zeeland in the Netherlands.

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Where is Middelburg located?

Middelburg is located in Zeeland, Netherlands, Europe. The coordinates are 51.5000 latitude, 3.6139 longitude.

What is the population of Middelburg?

Middelburg has a population of approximately 46,485 people, making it a town in Netherlands.

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Quick Information

Population
46,485
Continent
Europe
Country
Netherlands
Region
Zeeland
Timezone
Europe/Amsterdam
Coordinates
51.5000, 3.6139

Emergency & Services

Essential numbers in Netherlands

Police
112
Ambulance
112
Fire
112
Non-emergency police
0900-8844
Driving side
right

Watch for cyclists. They generally have priority.

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Worth the detour from Middelburg

8 notable places within an hour's drive.

tunnel

Westerscheldetunnel

Tolled 6.6-kilometre road tunnel under the Western Scheldt linking Zeelandic Flanders to Zuid-Beveland, replacing two ferries.

13 km · about 25 min drive

bridge

Oosterscheldekering

The colossal storm-surge barrier crossing the Oosterschelde, the showpiece of Holland's Delta Works flood defences.

15 km · about 25 min drive

landmark

Neeltje Jans

An artificial Delta Works island where you can walk inside the storm barrier and watch seals on the Zeeland coast.

16 km · about 30 min drive

tunnel

Western Scheldt Tunnel

At 6.6 km the longest road tunnel in the Netherlands, diving under the busy Western Scheldt shipping lane to link Zeeland with Zeelandic Flanders since 2003.

19 km · about 20 min drive

bridge

Zeeland Bridge

Elegant 5 km bridge over the Oosterschelde estuary, the longest in the Netherlands when opened in 1965. Its endless procession of arches makes one of the country's most photogenic drives.

25 km · about 30 min drive

coastal drive

Brouwersdam

Delta Works dam carrying the N57 between two Zeeland islands, with the North Sea on one side, the Grevelingen lagoon on the other, and kitesurfers filling the sky.

33 km · about 40 min drive

landmark

Bruges Markt

The medieval heart of Bruges, where the climbable Belfry tower looms over a square of stepped-gable guild houses.

42 km · about 50 min drive

cafe

Café Vlissinghe

Bruges tavern serving continuously since 1515: likely Belgium's oldest café, with a Flemish Renaissance interior, a stove-warmed main room and a boules garden out back; Van Dyck is said to have paid in paintings.

42 km · about 50 min drive

Driving roads near Middelburg

  • Right hereWesterscheldetunnelTolled 6.6-kilometre road tunnel under the Western Scheldt linking Zeelandic Flanders to Zuid-Beveland, replacing two ferries.
  • Right hereOosterscheldekeringThe colossal storm-surge barrier crossing the Oosterschelde, the showpiece of Holland's Delta Works flood defences.
  • 19 kmWestern Scheldt TunnelAt 6.6 km the longest road tunnel in the Netherlands, diving under the busy Western Scheldt shipping lane to link Zeeland with Zeelandic Flanders since 2003.
  • 25 kmZeeland BridgeElegant 5 km bridge over the Oosterschelde estuary, the longest in the Netherlands when opened in 1965. Its endless procession of arches makes one of the country's most photogenic drives.
  • 33 kmBrouwersdamDelta Works dam carrying the N57 between two Zeeland islands, with the North Sea on one side, the Grevelingen lagoon on the other, and kitesurfers filling the sky.
  • 47 kmKoninklijke Baan Coast RoadThe N34 'Royal Road' hugs nearly the whole Belgian coast, sharing its corridor with the world's longest tram line and passing Belle Epoque De Haan, dunes and beach resorts.

Driving in Netherlands

Drives on
the right
Petrol
~€2.04/litre
Motorway tolls
None

When to drive here

April to October

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