Zierikzee Harbor and Historic City Gates

Zierikzee is the center of the island of Schouwen-Duiveland. The city walls, gates and historical monuments that have largely been preserved give Zierikzee its own character. No fewer than 80% of the monuments on Schouwen-Duiveland are located in Zierikzee and that is why it can also be called a monument city. Zierikzee owes its origins, prosperity and prosperity to the water. The position of the port was strategic. The Zierikzee ships sailed to England and the Baltic Sea countries. Nowadays Zierikzee is the home port for the ZZ mussel fleet. But the harbor is dominated by the many large and small yachts that are moored here. Zierikzee is the busiest passing port in Zeeland. In the Museum Harbor Zeeland you can admire the old ships and the Maritime Museum shows you the history of Zierikzee.

Since we only briefly visited Zierikzee with the 🚴‍♂️🚴‍♀️ two years ago, we took the time today for a thorough tour. And it was really worth it. It really is a pearl among the 🇳🇱 cities.

🛥 Route & General Experience
• The tour usually departs from Zierikzee or Sint-Annaland, but departure from Nes on Ameland is often offered – for example, with the MS Zeehond.
• The destination is the Oosterschelde, a protected area with numerous sandbanks where seals settle to rest.
• The round trip usually lasts 2 to 2.5 hours, depending on the tide, weather, and the chosen route.