EU City, Vlissingen

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Vlissingen

Vlissingen is the last city in the province of Zeeland accessible by train. It is a city of fishermen and the maritime academy, and one of Zeeland's two 'major' cities. I visited Vlissingen and found the following things interesting.

Ship locks

On the way from the train station to the town center, I walked past ship locks. The locks look impressive, with their varying water levels that are adjusted whenever a ship enters the port of Vlissingen. They were closed when I walked across them. A long walk along the water follows. It is nice walk, and I enjoyed getting some fresh air. I can't imagine living here and having to walk or bike along the seaside during bad weather or storms.

MuZEEum

A museum well worth a visit is the MuZEEum. It tells the story of Vlissingen’s past and future as a port city. Michiel de Ruyter also features in the exhibits. In addition, trade and slavery are part of the stories presented there. I have visited this museum twice.

Mussels

I had actually wanted to go to Yerseke for the first time, but the weather didn't cooperate, and one of the two train routes to Vlissingen was out of service. To get to Yerseke, I would have had to walk for 54 minutes just to reach the starting point of my planned hike or take the bus, which takes almost as long. So, I decided to go to Vlissingen again. That way, at least the train journey home would be straightforward. By swapping Yerseke for Vlissingen, I traded oysters for breaded mussels. The season lasts until April, so I still have plenty of time to visit Yerseke for those oysters. Perhaps staying in Zeeland would be a better idea, allowing me to visit Yerseke in a relaxed manner.