Vlissingen is located on the Walcheren Peninsula in Zeeland. The area is known for its excellent walking and cycling opportunities. You can also enjoy activities on the beach and stroll along the Vlissingen beach boulevard. In the summer, the chances are that you'll find a music festival, a market or a funfair. Incidentally, the town of Vlissingen is very easy to reach from Amsterdam.
Vlissingen is a lively seaside resort and a popular tourist destination that attracts thousands of visitors every year. In addition to the marvelous location by the sea, Vlissingen offers numerous beach pavilions and a diverse nightlife.
The main attractions of Vlissingen are the long beach promenade—incidentally, the longest in the Netherlands—and the pretty beaches. You could almost forget that the town has 300 buildings, which lend it its typical seaside character. The eventful past of Zeeland is presented in the muZEEum town museum. With the help of state-of-the-art media technology, you'll learn more about shipbuilding and naval battles, floods, and fishing.
