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Noord-Beveland
Give Noord-Beveland 2 nights with a car or bike: it is a flat, quiet base for the Delta Works, not a sightseeing island you tick off in a day.
Noord-Beveland is a former island in Zeeland, now joined to Walcheren by a causeway and to Schouwen-Duiveland by the Oosterscheldekering. Six villages, about 7,500 residents, 50 km of coastline and three bodies of water. Come for cycling, watersports and the Delta Works; skip it if you want museums and nightlife.
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Local time, weather, currency, airports
- Weather
- see forecast
- Currency
- EUR
- Best months
- May–Sep
- avoid Nov–Feb (cold, wet, many seasonal businesses shut)
- Airports
- AMS · RTM · BRU
- Nights
- 2
Rules in force · 8Non-EU visitors get 90 days in any rolling 180-day window…
- Europe ↗Non-EU visitors get 90 days in any rolling 180-day window, counted across all 29 Schengen states together — not per country; the Entry/Exit System now logs each crossing, so an overstay is detected automatically.
- Europe ↗On the first Schengen entry since EES began, non-EU travellers give four fingerprints and a face photo at the border instead of a passport stamp; there is nothing to apply for or pay in advance.
- Benelux ↗Dutch and Belgian police can ask anyone to show identification (in the Netherlands from age 14): carry the original passport or EU ID card — a photocopy is not accepted.
- Benelux ↗Tap-in fares, Dutch and Belgian domestic tickets and Luxembourg's free transport all stop at the border: buy an international ticket for cross-border legs, or you will be fined on board.
- Netherlands ↗The Netherlands is in the EU and the Schengen area; the EU Entry/Exit System applies to non-EU visitors. Check the official EU and Dutch sources for your passport.
- Netherlands ↗Red or marked bike lanes are for bikes: do not walk or stand in them, and look for cyclists before crossing.
- Netherlands ↗Amsterdam has local rules on public drinking, cannabis use in some areas and short-term rentals; check the city's current rules and book licensed accommodation.
- Netherlands ↗The Anne Frank House, Van Gogh Museum, Rijksmuseum and Keukenhof sell timed tickets online only or mostly; book before you arrive rather than queueing.
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- Walking areas with bag rules
- Day plans checked against opening hours
- Airport-to-bed timings and the last safe connection
- Field-checked times and prices
Emergency numbers for Noord-Beveland112 ▾
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EssentialsQuick answers and what things cost
Essentials
Quick answers and what things cost
Quick answers
The questions people ask first about Noord-Beveland, one line each. Tap a card for the full answer.
- Cash or card?Currency is the euro (EUR).Netherlands-wide
- SIM or eSIMKPN, Vodafone and Odido run the networks; Lebara and Lyca sell cheap prepaid SIMs in supermarkets and at Schiphol.Netherlands-wide
- Tap waterTap water is among the best in Europe; restaurants may charge for it, so ask.Netherlands-wide
- TippingRestaurant: 5–10% for good service; tell the server the total when paying by card.Netherlands-wide
- Plugs & powerSockets C/F. US/Canada (A/B): adapter · UK/Ireland (G): adapter · Australia/NZ (I): adapter. 230 V: US 120 V-only devices (hair dryers) need a converter; most chargers are dual-voltage.Netherlands-wide
- SafetyVery safe.
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- RestroomsStations charge about €0.70–1 (≈ US$1–2); cafés expect you to buy something; free urinals (and a few public toilets) in city centres.Netherlands-wide
- Emergency numbers112 police, fire, ambulance · 0900-8844 police non-urgent (not 911, 999 or 000)
- Sundays & holidaysMost museums open daily; shops open on Sunday afternoon in cities but close early in villages.Netherlands-wide
- Your embassyFind your embassy's 24-hour line before you fly.
- AirportAMS Amsterdam Schiphol (Train to Middelburg or Goes, then bus or car; about 2.5–3 h door to door).
- Getting aroundNo train station on the island.
Cost cheat-sheet
Typical prices for the everyday things, as ranges. Your currency is shown next to the local price.
- Coffee€2.50–4 (≈ US$3–5)
- Sit-down mealDinner main, mid-range restaurant€18–28 (≈ US$25–35)
- Street or quick mealLunch, sandwich or soup€8–15 (≈ US$10–18)
- Beerdraught / supermarket€3–5 (≈ US$4–6)€1–2 (≈ US$2–3)
- Metro or bus rideBus single rideOV-chipkaart or contactless card€2–4 (≈ US$3–5)
- Budget bedHostel or campsite bed, a night, per person€25 (≈ US$30)
- Mid-range bedB&B double room, a night, per room€110 (≈ US$130)
- High-end bedB&B double room, a night, per room€160 (≈ US$190)
A day, not counting the bed: Budget €55 (≈ US$65) · Mid €95 (≈ US$120) · High €170 (≈ US$200)
Local prices, with USD next to them (rates 2026-09 (approximate); change it in the header). Ranges are desk estimates: check locally. Every price and the budget calculator →
DecideWhat it is known for, and when the weather works
Decide
What it is known for, and when the weather works
At a glance
What the city is known for, how you fly in, and where to find the phrases.
- Airports
- AMS Amsterdam Schiphol (Train to Middelburg or Goes, then bus or car; about 2.5–3 h door to door) · RTM Rotterdam The Hague (Small airport; car via the A15 and N59 is the practical option) · BRU Brussels (Car via Antwerp and the Zeeland bridges, about 2.5 h)
Best months at a glance
From the guide's best and avoid lists
Jan
Avoid
6°C (43°F)43°F (6°C)
Feb
Avoid
7°C (45°F)45°F (7°C)
Mar
not flagged
10°C (50°F)50°F (10°C)
Apr
not flagged
14°C (57°F)57°F (14°C)
May
Best
17°C (63°F)63°F (17°C)
Jun
Best
20°C (68°F)68°F (20°C)
Jul
Best
22°C (72°F)72°F (22°C)
Aug
Best
22°C (72°F)72°F (22°C)
Sep
Best
19°C (66°F)66°F (19°C)
Oct
not flagged
15°C (59°F)59°F (15°C)
Nov
Avoid
10°C (50°F)50°F (10°C)
Dec
Avoid
7°C (45°F)45°F (7°C)
Best: May–Sep. Avoid: Nov–Feb. Month by month →
Warmest Jul (22°C (72°F)72°F (22°C)), coolest Jan (1°C (34°F)34°F (1°C) low), wettest Nov (13 rain days), driest Feb (9). Averages, not a forecast.
Weather and climate
Noord-Beveland: next 7 days
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Air quality
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Model estimate (CAMS via Open-Meteo), not a street-level station; readings near busy roads run higher.
Jan
6°C (43°F)43°F (6°C)
1°C (34°F)34°F (1°C)
12 rd
Feb
7°C (45°F)45°F (7°C)
1°C (34°F)34°F (1°C)
9 rd
Mar
10°C (50°F)50°F (10°C)
3°C (37°F)37°F (3°C)
10 rd
Apr
14°C (57°F)57°F (14°C)
5°C (41°F)41°F (5°C)
9 rd
May
17°C (63°F)63°F (17°C)
9°C (48°F)48°F (9°C)
9 rd
Jun
20°C (68°F)68°F (20°C)
12°C (54°F)54°F (12°C)
9 rd
Jul
22°C (72°F)72°F (22°C)
14°C (57°F)57°F (14°C)
10 rd
Aug
22°C (72°F)72°F (22°C)
14°C (57°F)57°F (14°C)
10 rd
Sep
19°C (66°F)66°F (19°C)
12°C (54°F)54°F (12°C)
11 rd
Oct
15°C (59°F)59°F (15°C)
8°C (46°F)46°F (8°C)
12 rd
Nov
10°C (50°F)50°F (10°C)
5°C (41°F)41°F (5°C)
13 rd
Dec
7°C (45°F)45°F (7°C)
2°C (36°F)36°F (2°C)
12 rd
High / low, both scales · rd = rain days
Arrive & moveAirports are listed under At a glance; this is how to move once you are in
Arrive & move
Airports are listed under At a glance; this is how to move once you are in
Getting around
No train station on the island. Buses link the villages and run to Goes and Middelburg; a car or a rental bike is far more useful. Terrain is flat, so 20–30 km a day by bike is realistic. Bikes can be rented in Kamperland.
Nearest full guides
Straight-line distance, not travel time
See & doDay-trips, door to door
See & do
Day-trips, door to door
Day-trips
Oosterscheldekering and Neeltje Jans
goDoor to door: 20–40 min from Kamperland
Car or bike via the N255 and the dam; bus services cross the dam
The storm-surge barrier is the reason the island is no longer an island. Walk or cycle the dam; the visitor centre is a separate paid attraction.
Door to door: About 40 min
Car via the N256 over the Zeeland Bridge, about 30 min
Historic harbour town with a working museum harbour; half a day is enough.
Middelburg
goDoor to door: 45–60 min
Car via the N57 and Walcheren, about 35 min; bus from Kamperland or Kortgene
Provincial capital: abbey, town hall and the Zeeuws Museum.
Veere
goDoor to door: About 40 min
Car via the Veerse Dam, about 30 min
Small lakeside town with a harbour and old warehouses; busy in summer.
Goes
cautionDoor to door: About 45 min
Bus or car, about 30–40 min
Useful for shopping, supermarkets and the train station; not a sight in itself.
Eat & sleepWhich area to sleep in
Eat & sleep
Which area to sleep in
Where to sleep
Areas, not hotels: pick the one that fits your arrival time and plans.
Kamperland
Largest village, shops, marina and most of the holiday parks; best base with a car.
Kortgene
On the Veerse Meer, quieter, good for watersports and cycling.
Colijnsplaat
Old harbour village, the whole centre is a protected monument; small B&Bs.
Wissenkerke
Inland, cheapest beds, 10–15 min by bike to the coast.
PracticalWhat a day costs, what to watch out for, and the pocket card
Practical
What a day costs, what to watch out for, and the pocket card
Cost per day
- Budget
- €45–70 (≈ US$55–85) excl. bed
- Mid
- €70–120 (≈ US$85–140) excl. bed
- High
- €120 (≈ US$140)+ excl. bed
Trip budget
| B&B double room1 × 2 nights × €110 | €220 |
| Food, local transport, entries2 × 2 days × €95 | €380 |
| Bike rental, one day2 × €12 | €24 |
| Car rental, one day1 × €55 | €55 |
| eSIM, about a week of data2 × €10 | €20 |
| Buffer 10%Price creep, a taxi you did not plan, one splurge | €70 |
| Trip total≈ €192 per person per day, bed included | €769≈ US$900 |
2026 estimate in euro; ferry, fuel and flights excluded. Your choices stay in this browser.
Prices of common things
| Coffee | €2.50–4 (≈ US$3–5) |
| Lunch, sandwich or soup | €8–15 (≈ US$10–18) |
| Dinner main, mid-range restaurant | €18–28 (≈ US$25–35) |
| Mussels or lobster, in seasonOosterschelde lobster is a local speciality; price varies by catch. | €20–40 (≈ US$25–50) |
| Beer, draught / supermarket | €3–5 (≈ US$4–6) / €1–2 (≈ US$2–3) |
| Bike rental, one day | €10–15 (≈ US$12–18) |
| Bus single rideOV-chipkaart or contactless card | €2–4 (≈ US$3–5) |
2026 estimate; check locally.
Watch out
Safety
- Buses are infrequent, especially on Sundays: check the timetable before you rely on one.
- Coastal wind is strong and constant; a kite or sail lesson is weather-dependent.
- Many campsites and beach bars close outside the May–September season.
- The Oosterscheldekering is an open, exposed dam: no shade, no shelter in a storm.
Emergency numbers
- Police, fire, ambulance
- 112
- Police non-urgent
- 0900-8844
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Emergency
- Police, fire, ambulance112
- Police non-urgent0900-8844
Embassy
No embassies on the island; embassies are in The Hague and consulates in Amsterdam or Rotterdam. Check your country's list before you travel.
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Fare anchors (2026 estimate)
- Bus Kamperland → Middelburg: about €4–6 (≈ US$5–7), 45–60 min
- Bike rental, one day: €10–15 (≈ US$12–18)
- Car, Rotterdam → Kamperland: about 1 h 45 min via the A15, A29 and N59
Say or show
- Hallo — Hello (HAH-loh)
- Dank je wel — Thank you (dahnk yuh vel)
- Spreekt u Engels? — Do you speak English? (spraykt oo ENG-els)
- Hoeveel kost het? — How much is it? (hoo-VAYL kost het)
- Kan ik met kaart betalen? — Can I pay by card? (kan ik met kart buh-TAH-lun)
- Waar is het toilet? — Where is the toilet? (var is het twah-LET)
Buses and ferries run on reduced Sunday timetables; check the operator's site the day before.
Deep diveWhat this guide covers so far, and its sources
Deep dive
What this guide covers so far, and its sources
Not a trip line yet
This is a basic guide: no airport-to-bed contract, walking clusters or day plans are published for Noord-Beveland. Airport, fare and schedule details are unverified; check the operators before you fly.
What we know, and what is coming
On this page
- Best months: May–Sep · avoid Nov–Feb (cold, wet, many seasonal businesses shut) · month by month →
- 3 airports and 4 areas to sleep in
- Weather: a 7-day forecast and monthly averages
- Cost per day in 3 bands
- 5 day-trips, door to door
- 4 things to watch out for, with emergency numbers
Coming as the guide grows
- Ferry and bus timetables field-checked for Kamperland, Kortgene and Colijnsplaat, with Sunday gaps marked.
- Four cycling loops with distances, surface notes and a cafe anchor at each end.
- Watersports operators with season dates, minimum ages and weather cutoffs.
- Oosterscheldekering page with wind, exposure and tide notes.