Discover Zeeuws-Vlaanderen and the surrounding area
Excursions in and around Breskens
- Right by the sand beach
- Vibrant cities in the surrounding area
- Culinary hotspots
- Many choices out of various excursions
Enjoy the most amazing excursions in and around Breskens during your stay at Dormio Breskens Apartments & Penthouses. The luxurious apartments at the sea are the perfect base if you want to enjoy a relaxed beach holiday combined with a wide offer of various excursions. Within no time you can be on the beach, in the marina or in the charming village center with various shops and supermarkets. There is plenty to experience in Zeeuws-Vlaanderen and the surrounding area. Are you curious about the must-see’s and dos? Check out our tips below!
Enjoy a day at the beach
You can walk straight on to the beach from your apartment, where you can enjoy sunbathing or fully unwind. Look for a comfortable spot along the 4 kilometers of coastline where you can find the cleanest beaches in the Netherlands. Walk along the beach or bike through the dunes and finish your day with a delicious meal at one of the many beaches pavilions. Did you know that you can find shark teeth on the beach in Breskens? A beautiful and tangible memory of your stay at the beach!
Discover the fishing town Breskens
Breskens is known as the quintessential maritime coastal town in Zeeuws-Vlaanderen, thanks to its fishing port, the marina, and the good sea-food restaurants. Get to know the fishery history during a visit to the Visserijmusuem and admire impressive fossils and other sea-treasures. You can also spot various fish in the sea-aquarium. You should also not miss out on a visit to the oldest still existing cast-iron lighthouse in the Netherlands. The lighthouse Nieuwe Sluis is located on the dike and is one of the most famous buildings in the area. Climb the 5 floors of this 28.4-meter-high lighthouse and let yourself be surprised by the wonderful view over the surrounding area.
Tip: seal safari
A must during your stay in Zeeuws-Vlaanderen is a seal safari During a boat tour on the Westerschelde you and a guide go looking for wild seals. See how the seals take a break on the sand flats after hunting for porpoises. An amazing excursion!
Follow the Bankjes van Breskens
Do you want to get to know even more about Breskens? Then the experience route Bankjes van Breskens comes highly recommended! This route takes you past 19 locations, including the marina, the war monument, and the lighthouse Nieuwe Sluis. On these locations you will find a bench made out of bollards. Scan the QR-code on the bench and watch the video in which true Breskens-locals tell you more about the location in question. This way you can experience Breskens in another way!
Golf on the beautiful park course in Oostburg
You can find one of the most beautiful golf courses in the Benelux at a 15-minute drive from Dormio Breskens Apartments & Penthouses. Golfclub Oostburg offers an 18-hole Championship Course with alternating and challenging holes. This course gives you the impression that you are in a park due to the diversity of trees and bushes. You can even regularly see pelicans here. A versatile golf course in a beautiful piece of nature!
Did you know that...
The Westerschelde is a Natura2000-area? The estuary of the Schelde is one of the busiest waters in the world. Furthermore, the Westerschelde is an important nature reserve with many sand flats where many birds and even seals live. The protected nature reserve gained the Natura2000-status mainly thanks to its international worth as a breeding- and stopping place for birds.
Stay at the Westerschelde
Explore the center of Sluis
The old, fortified town Sluis is located at a 20-minute drive from Dormio Breskens Apartments & Penthouses and offers all ingredients for a fun day! Dive into the Bizarium where you can discover bizarre inventions like a flying bike, a walking submarine, and a swimming umbrella. You can also visit the only belfry in the Netherlands in Sluis, dating back to 1375. Take a look at the council chamber, the changing exhibitions and the rack in the basement that was used for torturing. An interactive museum with an extraordinary history!
Discover the various nature reserves
Within a 15-minute drive or 30-minute bike ride you come across no less than 4 nature reserves. Explore De Hooge Platen; an important resting ground for birds, fish, and seals in the middle of the Westerschelde. You can also visit the Waterdunen, where you can watch birds from a bird cabin and see extraordinary plants such as glasswort and sea aster. Do you want to go exploring with your children? Then the Groese Polders are perfect for you! This nature reserve offers a raft and plank bridges where children can have a lot of fun. You should also not miss out on De Vedronken Zwarte Polder. Like the name suggests, this polder has been covered in water and forms a versatile nature reserve. Admire the mudflats, salt marshes and dunes with a wide variety of plants and animals!
Tip: nature reserve Het Zwin
Another nature reserve that comes highly recommended is Het Zwin. This park is about half an hour by car from Dormio Breskens Apartments & Penthouses and is sometimes described as the international airport for birds. Admire extraordinary birds on the cabin parkour or visit the unique freshwater lab for shellfish, crabs, anemones and more. The mudflats are covered in salt water twice a day, meaning that you can come across rare saltwater plants such as glasswort in this area.
Enjoy culinary hotspots in Zeeuws-Vlaanderen
In Zeeland, the Dutch province with the most Michelin starred restaurants per capita, lovers of delicious dishes will be catered for. You can find restaurant Spetters, that has been awarded with a Michelin star, at only 10 minutes by foot from Dormio Breskens Apartments & Penthouses.
During your stay you can get acquainted with local specialties of Zeeuws-Vlaanderen. Breskens is known as a real fishing town. So, you should not miss out on fresh fish from Breskens! Also taste the Zeeuwse Zilte Zaligheden such as glasswort, mussels, the Oosterschelde lobster, cockles, and oysters. Do you have a sweet tooth? Go for a Zeeuwse Bolus or Boterbabbelaars!
Take the boat to Vlissingen and visit the muZEEum
From the ferry port in Breskens at least one ferry per hour departs to Vlissingen. This boat tour takes around 25 minutes before you can enjoy everything Vlissingen has to offer. Visit the muZEEum, that is known as one of the most beautiful museums in the Netherlands. Here you can step into the tracks of Michiel de Ruyter and discover everything about the history of shipping. Admire the 17th Century city palace and the under-water treasures of the VOC shipwrecks. This exceptional and educational excursion is a must during your stay in Zeeland!
Visit the port town Terneuzen
Terneuzen, located at a 30-minute drive from Dormio Breskens Apartments & Penthouses, is known for the port, the boulevard, and the history around The Flying Dutchman. Discover the historical heart in the old part with narrow alleys and old buildings where you can come across wall paintings and a bronze statue of Kaatje van de Decken, the wife of the captain of The Flying Dutchman. Dive into the history of this famous ghost ship, the captain of which was born in Terneuzen and supposedly doomed the ship by leaving Terneuzen on Easter Monday. You can also enjoy your time in Terneuzen on the Scheldeboulevard where you can find culinary treats and admire various artworks. Do you want to enjoy an active day? Then SnowWorld Terneuzen is perfect for you!
Discover the most amazing events in August
The fishery festivities in Breskens take place yearly in August. During these festivities there is a lot to experience for young and old. There is a ball being organized, you can wander around the fair or visit the carnival. Food trucks also offer culinary enjoyment!
During the last weekend of August, you can visit the Breskens Sailing Weekend. Admire the battle between the various sailboats on the Westerschelde and the Southern North Sea. Let yourself be surprised by the tactical challenges taken by the participants to win. Highly recommended if you are in staying in Breskens during that time!
More fun excursions in the surrounding area in Breskens:
- Visit the Southernmost seaside town in the Netherlands: Cadzand
- Discover the beaches, the nightlife, and the many shops in Knokke, that is also known as Petit Paris
- Explore the cozy city center of Brugge, which is fully on the UNESCO world heritage list
- Admire picturesque facades and houses built in the Flemish style at Het Vlaemsche Erfgoed museum in Groede
Book your apartment at the sea in Breskens now
Can’t wait to enjoy a weekend in Breskens or a longer stay at the coast? Book one of de luxury apartments or penthouses at the sea now and enjoy everything beautiful the surrounding area has to offer!