Things to do in Terneuzen

Terneuzen is a city and municipality in the southwestern Netherlands, in the province of Zeeland. With over 55,000 inhabitants, it is the most populous municipality of Zeeland. First mentioned in 1325, Terneuzen was a strategically located port on the waterways to Ghent, in present-day Belgium.Terneuzen is the city of the Flying Dutchman, of mussels and sailing ships in the Westerschelde estuary. Explore the nearby restaurants on the river boulevard or the legendary Porgy and Bess is also a must-see. From its origin as a jazz café, started by Frank Koulen in 1944, it has grown to attract the biggest stars from the jazz world.Visit Terneuzen during its famous Harbour Days. For three very bustling days, the area in and around Terneuzen’s harbor is full of activity.Spend a day outside cycling or walking along the dike and discover the landscapes. In nature reserves like De Manteling van Walcheren or ‘t Zwin in Zeeland-Flanders, you’ll see how nature has evolved over the centuries, shaped by wind and water.