The Veerse Meer is an expansive body of water and has more to offer than water alone. Did you know, for instance, that the Veerse Meer boasts no fewer than 17 islands? Five of these are wildlife havens for birds, but the others can all be accessed by visitors. They are home to some delightful playground meadows and woodland walks. It’s so relaxing to tie up there! And hiring a boat on the Veerse Meer couldn’t be easier.

Water sports

There are so many options for water sports geeks, from beginners to experienced practitioners alike. If you’d like to explore its every nook and cranny, the best option is by boat. You can reconnoitre the lagoon by motor boat, or enjoy its sweeping views more serenely in a sloop. To discover the very best spots, why not hire a boat for the day?

Are water sports your thing? Try some water-skiing or wakeboarding. Enjoy the rise and fall of the waves as you follow in the boat’s wake. The Veerse Meer is the perfect place to learn windsurfing. And on days when there is a good wind, it’s possible to ply to and fro between the islands. Do you prefer diving and snorkeling? Here too, there are options aplenty. The water is clear and amazing discoveries are just waiting for divers, beginners and experienced alike.
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Cycling and walking

There are some great cycle routes around the Veerse Meer. You can cycle along its shoreline, strike inland or use one of the foot ferries that traverse the Veerse Meer. Don’t forget to stop by at one of the many bike-friendly cafés along the way! And if you haven’t got your own bike, no worries, bike rental is easy. You can hire all sorts of different bikes via Fietsverhuur Zeeland. With the diversity of landscapes around the Veerse Meer, there’s no shortage of hiking opportunities either. You can discover the Veerse Meer following one of the waymarked trails.
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Surrounding towns and villages

The Veerse Meeer is surrounded by many charming towns and villages. Historic Veere is definitely worth a visit, you can even moor your boat here. Kamperland, Kortgene and Wolphaartsdijk on the Veerse Meer are popular destinations for water sports enthusiasts. If you’d like something totally different, pay a visit to Zeeland’s provincial capital, Middelburg, just a fifteen-minute drive from the Veerse Meer.