Cultural

This city has a rich history and a lively culture, but you can also find beautiful natural surroundings here. Of course it's also a good place to go shopping, with its many shops and boutiques. The oldest monument is the Lievevrouwenpoort, also called the Prisoner's Gate. This special building used to be part of the ramparts of the city and was later used as a prison. You can enjoy a guided tour, learn about the rich history of this gate as part of the city defenses and hear interesting stories about the prisoners and guards who once stayed here.

✓ History and culture
✓ Many shops and pleasant boutiques
✓ Wonderful large square with restaurants and cafes
✓ Forested area with rope course

Yerseke is just a stone's throw away from Waterrijk Oesterdam. The village is located by the Oosterschelde and is known for its mussel and oyster culture. A nice trip to discover more about its rich history and culture. You can enjoy a guided tour about the oyster beds or sail along on one of the mussel boats.

✓ A visit to the Oesterij
✓ Mussel festival in August
✓ RIB trip from Waterrijk Oesterdam

Another city worth visiting is Antwerp. This vibrant diamond city can be reached in less than 35 minutes by car from Waterrijk Oesterdam. This city is perfect for a day of shopping. In the centre you'll find many shops, both larger retail chains and smaller independent shops. Of course you shouldn't miss a visit to the diamond district. Buyers from all over the world come here to buy diamonds, gold and jewellery. Antwerp is also home to a large zoo, one of the oldest zoos in the world. Besides shops, you'll also find many Belgian bars and nice restaurants.

✓ Diamond city
✓ Excellent shopping
✓ Antwerp Zoo

The port city of Rotterdam can also be reached easily from Waterrijk Oesterdam. Rotterdam is a modern city and has lots to offer to its inhabitants and visitors. Sights, shops, attractions and monuments: you'll find all of them here. Shopping lovers will certainly love it here, because Rotterdam is home to the famous Koopgoot, a very popular shopping street in the heart of the city. There are many diverse shops and you'll find both famous and less well-known brands and shops. Do you like architecture and special buildings? Then visit the Euromast. The Euromast is the highest building of Rotterdam and offers its visitors free access. Here you can enjoy a gorgeous view of the city. Rotterdam is also home to Blijdorp Zoo. A perfect outing for families with children! Blijdorp is divided in different continents. In the African part you'll meet giraffes, in the Asian part you can find the elephants and in Oceania you can watch sea lions, penguins and other aquatic animals. A trip around the world in one day!!

✓ Koopgoot
✓ Vibrant city centre
✓ Blijdorp
✓ Many monuments and museums

In the vicinity, you will find several old fortifications. We have listed a number of them which are worth visiting.