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# Middelburg

[Nederlands](https://toxopeus.ctxr.app/data/place/middelburg.md) • [English](https://toxopeus.ctxr.app/en/data/place/middelburg.md) • [Deutsch](https://toxopeus.ctxr.app/de/data/place/middelburg.md)

Middelburg lies on Walcheren and is the capital of Zeeland, reached via the Oosterschelde storm surge barrier. It is a lovely spot for a city trip: a compact old town with a large market square, the imposing town hall and a 12th-century abbey.

## What to do

- Admire the town hall (1452–1520) with 25 statues of Zeeland rulers on its façade.
- Climb the Lange Jan (90.5 m, 207 steps) in the Abbey for the view over the city.
- Walk through the Kuiperspoort, a narrow street with old VOC warehouses.
- Visit the Zeeuws Museum, the Vleeshal with contemporary art or the octagonal Oostkerk.
- Photograph the Reigerstraat with the Lange Jan in the background and stroll past the marina.

## Practical

- Market days are Thursday and Saturday until 4 pm.
- Middelburg has a railway station; by car you drive via the Oosterschelde storm surge barrier (N57).
- Check the opening hours and prices of the tower and museums beforehand.