Zierikzee Zealand
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Zierikzee is a small city located
on the former island of Schouwen in the Dutch province of Zeeland.
It is a part of the municipality of Schouwen-Duiveland, and lies
about 26 km southwest of Hellevoetsluis. The city is connected
to the Oosterschelde by a 2 km long canal. In 1953 Zierikzee
was damaged by a catastrophic flood. The English town of Hatfield
sent help and a friendship developed, the two towns have now
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Places to visit in Zealand |
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Zealand is a province of the Netherlands
located in the south-west of the country, consisting of a number
of islands (hence its name, meaning "sea-land") and
a strip bordering Belgium. Large parts of Zealand are below sea
level and its sunny beaches make it a popular holiday destination
in the summer ( it has the most hours of sun in the Netherlands).
From here you can explore the flat polder landscape which has
been painted so beautifully by a number of famous Dutch painters.
A trip through this region will take you to picturesque villages
offering a diverse range of regional products from the sea. There
are many old cities and towns in Zealand, aswell as many villages,
each with their own character, they can be grouped in accordance
with their characteristic building pattern. Along with church
towers, the windmills often determine the horizon. High stone
tower mills, octagonal Zealand “grondzeilers” “(windmills
which turning sails skim the yard around the mill) and wooden
post-mills still impress with their specific building construction
and technique. Most of them can be visited. New beacons on the
horizon are the slender, white, wind turbines such as those on
the Oesterdam and the Oosterscheldekering. A clean energy source
which fully utilises the power of the wind. A visit to the 'Neeltje
Jans' educational centre is recommended, where you can learn
about people's life and struggle with the sea. This includes
the Hurricane Machine (new), the Expo Whale World, the Water
Playground, Water Slides, the Seal Basin, as well as films about
the 1953 Disaster and the construction of the Delta Works. |
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Where is Zierikzee? |
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Zierikzee is about 132 kms from Amsterdam
and Amsterdam Airport (Schiphol).
Zierikzee is about 65 kms from Rotterdam
and Rotterdam Airport.
By Air - Amsterdam's airport Schiphol (www.schiphol.nl) is
the Netherlands’ main international airport and the third
busiest in Europe. Rotterdam Airport (www.rotterdam-airport.nl)
is much smaller but has handy links to the UK, Germany and Mediterranean
destinations.
By Ferry - Several companies operate car/passenger ferries
between the Netherlands and the UK. Stenaline (www.stenaline.co.uk)
sails between Harwich and Hoek van Holland, while P&O North
Sea Ferries (www.poferries.com) operates an overnight ferry every
evening between Hull and Europoort (near Rotterdam).
By Train - The Netherlands has good train links to Germany
and Belgium and on to France.
By Bus - Amsterdam and Rotterdam, and a few of Holland’s
smaller cities such as Den Haag and Utrecht, are well connected
to the rest of Europe by long-distance bus.
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Zierikzee holiday homes - Accommodation in or close
to Zierikzee Holland
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Vrouwe Jannigje
City: Brouwershaven
Region: Zealand
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Persons. De Vrouwe Jannigje’ is a
robust, honest sailing boat. It is divided into three bedrooms
and a cosy living/dining area. The galley has a 140 litre fridge,
an 80 litre cool box and a 4 burner cooker. You’ll find
everything you need to prepare a ship’s meal. You can sit
opposite the galley at two comfortable tables. It is just like
a small living room on the water. The twelve berths are bunk-beds
divided amongst three cabins. |
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