What to do in historic Veere?

Veere’s history dates back to the Middle Ages. Thus, Veere was an important trading post and the 14e century used the port as the base for trade with the cities of the Hanseatic League. Later, the port of Veere became important for trade with Scotland and Ireland. At this time, Veere was a prosperous city with many wealthy merchants, and you can still see that in the cityscape! Much of it was destroyed after World War II, but fortunately beautiful old canal houses can still be found in the town that are part of the rich commercial history of the Netherlands.

In addition to strolling around Veere’s boutiques, there are also lots of great hiking trails. For a nice walk through Zeeland nature, the Boswachterpad Veerse Bos is the hiking trail to follow. This is a meandering tour on the water, past creeks, reed beds and through the rich old Veerse Bos. Spot the many birds in the reeds, such as a kingfisher or see the deer grazing in the field. In addition to a walk through the forest, a stroll along the ancient city walls is also recommended. During this walk you will have views of the city as well as Lake Veere. It’s a fun walk for the whole family; you’ll find draw pontoons, cannons and an exciting tunnel with loopholes.