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Terneuzen

Zeeland, Netherlands · Europe

About Terneuzen

Terneuzen is worth a stop: 10 minutes from Sluiskil, 32km from Gravensteen.

Terneuzen is a town located in Zeeland, Netherlands. With a population of 27,930, it is an important destination in Europe.

On a road trip, Terneuzen 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 Terneuzen to your route.

About Terneuzen

Terneuzen (Dutch pronunciation: [tərˈnøːzə(n)] ) is a city and municipality in the southwestern Netherlands, in the province of Zeeland, in the middle of Zeelandic Flanders. With almost 55,000 inhabitants, it is the most populous municipality of Zeeland.

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Where is Terneuzen located?

Terneuzen is located in Zeeland, Netherlands, Europe. The coordinates are 51.3358 latitude, 3.8278 longitude.

What is the population of Terneuzen?

Terneuzen has a population of approximately 27,930 people, making it a town in Netherlands.

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Quick Information

Population
27,930
Continent
Europe
Country
Netherlands
Region
Zeeland
Timezone
Europe/Amsterdam
Coordinates
51.3358, 3.8278

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 Terneuzen

8 notable places within an hour's 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.

6 km · about 10 min drive

tunnel

Westerscheldetunnel

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

10 km · about 20 min drive

landmark

Ghent

Vibrant medieval Flemish city with stunning canal-side architecture, the Gravensteen castle, and the famous Ghent Altarpiece.

32 km · about 35 min drive

castle

Gravensteen

A grim moated stone castle of the Counts of Flanders rising straight from the canals in the centre of Ghent.

32 km · about 35 min drive

cathedral

Saint Bavo's Cathedral Ghent

This Gothic cathedral guards the Van Eyck brothers' luminous Ghent Altarpiece, a landmark of European painting.

32 km · about 35 min drive

bridge

Oosterscheldekering

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

33 km · about 40 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.

35 km · about 40 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.

35 km · about 40 min drive

Driving roads near Terneuzen

  • Right hereWestern 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.
  • Right hereWesterscheldetunnelTolled 6.6-kilometre road tunnel under the Western Scheldt linking Zeelandic Flanders to Zuid-Beveland, replacing two ferries.
  • 33 kmOosterscheldekeringThe colossal storm-surge barrier crossing the Oosterschelde, the showpiece of Holland's Delta Works flood defences.
  • 35 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.
  • 47 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.
  • 56 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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