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Yerseke

Zeeland, Netherlands · Europe

About Yerseke

Yerseke works well as a base: 10 minutes from Wemeldinge, 32km from Brouwersdam.

Yerseke is a town located in Zeeland, Netherlands. With a population of 6,541, it is an important destination in Europe.

On a road trip, Yerseke 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 Yerseke to your route.

About Yerseke

Yerseke (Dutch: [ˈirsəkə], Zeeuws: [ˈisə]) is a village situated on the southern shore of the Oosterschelde (Eastern Scheldt) estuary in the Dutch province of Zeeland. A separate municipality until 1970, it today forms part of the municipality of Reimerswaal. As of 2010 Yerseke had a recorded population of 6,695

Read more inhabitants, living in 2,680 households. The fishing village is well known for its aquaculture. Tourists visit the oyster pits, harbors and museum of the town and fishing industry, as well as the annual celebration of the mussel harvest (Mosseldag) in August. The village furthermore plays host to the Royal Netherlands Institute for Sea Research (NIOZ).

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Yerseke is located in Zeeland, Netherlands, Europe. The coordinates are 51.4925 latitude, 4.0500 longitude.

What is the population of Yerseke?

Yerseke has a population of approximately 6,541 people, making it a town in Netherlands.

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Quick Information

Population
6,541
Continent
Europe
Country
Netherlands
Region
Zeeland
Timezone
Europe/Amsterdam
Coordinates
51.4925, 4.0500

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 Yerseke

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.

20 km · about 25 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.

21 km · about 25 min drive

tunnel

Westerscheldetunnel

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

22 km · about 25 min drive

bridge

Oosterscheldekering

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

29 km · about 35 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.

30 km · about 35 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.

32 km · about 35 min drive

cathedral

Cathedral of Our Lady, Antwerp

Belgium's tallest Gothic building housing masterpieces by Rubens, with a UNESCO-listed 123-metre tower visible across Flanders.

39 km · about 45 min drive

museum

Plantin-Moretus Museum

The world's oldest surviving printing house, run by the Plantin family in Antwerp from 1576 to 1867 and the only museum on the UNESCO World Heritage list: complete with the two oldest printing presses in existence and a Gutenberg Bible.

39 km · about 45 min drive

Driving roads near Yerseke

  • 20 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.
  • 21 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.
  • 22 kmWesterscheldetunnelTolled 6.6-kilometre road tunnel under the Western Scheldt linking Zeelandic Flanders to Zuid-Beveland, replacing two ferries.
  • 29 kmOosterscheldekeringThe colossal storm-surge barrier crossing the Oosterschelde, the showpiece of Holland's Delta Works flood defences.
  • 32 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.
  • 55 kmErasmusbrugRotterdam's swan-necked cable-stayed bridge soars over the Maas, a striking modern icon glowing over the river at night.

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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