Markets of Zeeland

Every town in Zeeland has one or more weekly markets with splendid fresh produce – veg and fruit, fresh fish, flowers and cheese. Some towns also have a market for hardware and clothing. In Middelburg, Goes, Hulst and Terneuzen the market is twice a week.

Other villages and towns have a once-weekly market, each with their own character. In Vlissingen, the market is held on Fridays in in Spuistraat. But you can also go to the one in tasteful Sluis, at the foot of the Belfort belfry. On Thursdays, go to Zierikzee market, in the heart of the harbour side Havenplein. And when you’ve got all your shopping, find a perch on a sunny terrace for a decent cup of coffee. With a Zeeuwse cinnamon roll (bolus cake), of course. Need something stronger? Take an invigorating Zeeuwse beer.

Need an overview? Here are the weekly markets in Zeeland:

• Monday - Hulst (09:00-16:00), Domburg (summermarket 10:00 – 18:00)
• Tuesday – Goes (09:00 – 16:00), Kapelle (08:00 – 12:00), Aardenburg (8.00 – 13.30 uur) Tholen (08:00 – 12:00), Sas van Gent (08:00 – 15:00), Scherpenisse (13:30 – 14:30), Poortvliet (15:00 – 16:00), Kruiningen (13:00 – 17:00), Zoutelande (summermarket 10:00 – 18:00)
• Wednesday - Oostburg (08:00 - 16:00), Renesse (08:00-15:00), Terneuzen (08:00-16:00), Nieuw en St. Joostland (09:00-12:00), Vrouwenpolder (summermarket 10:00 – 17:00), Kloosterzande (08:00 tot 12:00)
• Thursday - Zierikzee, Middelburg, Hulst (09:00 – 16:00),  Oud-Vossemeer (07:30-12:00), Hulst (freshmarket 9.00 – 16.00),  Breskens (08:00 tot 13:30 winter, tot 16:00 summer), Heinkenszand (8:00-12:00), Oostkapelle (summermarket 10:00 – 19:00)
• Friday – Vlissingen, Terneuzen (Zuidpolder), Sluis (08:00 – 16:00), Yerseke (08:30 – 12:30), Arnemuiden (12.00 – 17.00 uur), Westkapelle (11.00 – 16.00 uur, summermarket 10:00 – 18:00), Arnemuiden (12:00 tot 17:00)
• Saturday - Goes (09:00-16:00), Middelburg (07:30-16:00), IJzendijke (08:00 tot 12:00), Wemeldinge (08:00-12:00), Axel (08:00-16:00), Sint Jansteen (09:00 tot 12:00)

As well as these regular weekly markets, Zeeland hosts a number of special ones. In Veere, every summer Tuesday there’s the historical market. At Whitsun time in Vlissingen, they hold a super market on the boulevard. A market with a sea view! Repeat sessions are held later in the summer. The summer market in Tholen has something for young and old. And in Kapelle at the end of August the annual 'Kapelse Dag' attracts hundreds of visitors. Also worth a mention is Koewacht, on border of the Netherlands with Flanders, where the annual May Fair (Meikermismarkt) is an experience not to be missed.

Annual events such as the harbour days (Havendagen) in Zierikzee and the Fishing Days in Bruinisse are often expanded with extra cool stalls and various activities. So keep your eyes on our diary on this page so as not to miss the best activities and markets.

Dates for summer and touristmarkets in Zeeland

The precise dates for summer and special markets in Zeeland vary from year to year. The following month-to-month listing will give you an idea of what to expect in a Zeeuwse summer. For more exact dates, please consult the diary at the foot of this page.

• May – May Fair (Meikermismarkt) Koewacht
• June – Various summer markets
• July – Night market Renesse, Brocante market Zierikzee, various summer markets
• August – Mid-summer’s night market (Midzomernachtmarkt) Vlissingen, annual market Kapelle, Night market Renesse, Brocante market Zierikzee, various summer markets

During the Easter weekend, several Easter markets are held throughout Zeeland. You can take your time browsing all kinds of stalls. Afterwards, you can relax on a terrace, as Easter markets are often surrounded by cosy cafés and terraces. Read our tips for Easter markets and other activities during the Easter weekend 2026.

There are also plenty of markets to enjoy during the Whitsun weekend. Below is an overview of Whitsun markets in 2026.

• 24 May – Whitsun Market Vlissingen (Boulevard, 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.)
• 24 May – Whitsun Market Cadzand-Bad (Duinplein, 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.)
• 25 May – Whitsun Market Goes (= flea market: Grote Markt, 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.)
• 25 May – Whitsun Market Breskens (Spuiplein, 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.)
• 25 May – Whitsun Market Burgh-Haamstede (Noordstraat and Ring, 11:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.)

In various towns and villages across Zeeland you’ll find charming Christmas markets every year. Think of stalls with local products, festive treats, and of course plenty of winter cheer. Discover more on our page about Christmas markets in Zeeland.