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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.
5 km · about 10 min drive
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Zierikzee
Zeeland, Netherlands · Europe
About Zierikzee
Zierikzee works well as a base: 10 minutes from Nieuwerkerk, 13km from Brouwersdam.
Zierikzee is a town located in Zeeland, Netherlands. With a population of 10,483, it is an important destination in Europe.
On a road trip, Zierikzee 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 Zierikzee to your route.
About Zierikzee
Zierikzee (Dutch pronunciation: [ˈziːrɪkseː]) is a small city in the southwest Netherlands, 50 km southwest of Rotterdam. It is situated in the municipality of Schouwen-Duiveland, Zeeland. The city hall of Schouwen-Duiveland is located in Zierikzee, its largest city. Zierikzee is connected to Oosterschelde through aRead more
canal.
In 2001, the town of Zierikzee had 10,313 inhabitants. The built-up area of the town was 3.0 km2, and contained 4,295 residences.
The statistical area "Zierikzee", which also can include the surrounding countryside, has a population of around 10,730.
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Where is Zierikzee located?
Zierikzee is located in Zeeland, Netherlands, Europe. The coordinates are 51.6500 latitude, 3.9194 longitude.
What is the population of Zierikzee?
Zierikzee has a population of approximately 10,483 people, making it a town in Netherlands.
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Quick Information
- Population
- 10,483
- Continent
- Europe
- Country
- Netherlands
- Region
- Zeeland
- Timezone
- Europe/Amsterdam
- Coordinates
- 51.6500, 3.9194
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Worth the detour from Zierikzee
8 notable places within an hour's 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.
13 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.
15 km · about 30 min drive
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Oosterscheldekering
The colossal storm-surge barrier crossing the Oosterschelde, the showpiece of Holland's Delta Works flood defences.
16 km · about 20 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.
32 km · about 35 min drive
tunnel
Westerscheldetunnel
Tolled 6.6-kilometre road tunnel under the Western Scheldt linking Zeelandic Flanders to Zuid-Beveland, replacing two ferries.
32 km · about 35 min drive
landmark
Maeslantkering
Movable storm surge barrier on the Nieuwe Waterweg near Hoek van Holland, with two swinging arms as long as the Eiffel Tower.
38 km · about 45 min drive
landmark
Cube Houses Rotterdam
Piet Blom's tilted yellow cube houses are the quirky landmark of Rotterdam's bold post-war architecture scene.
49 km · about 55 min drive
Driving roads near Zierikzee
- Right hereZeeland 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.
- Right hereBrouwersdamDelta 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.
- 16 kmOosterscheldekeringThe colossal storm-surge barrier crossing the Oosterschelde, the showpiece of Holland's Delta Works flood defences.
- 32 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.
- 32 kmWesterscheldetunnelTolled 6.6-kilometre road tunnel under the Western Scheldt linking Zeelandic Flanders to Zuid-Beveland, replacing two ferries.
- 49 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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