Other Services and Amenities
- Gaming Lounges
- CineCity Game Garden (Spuikomweg 1)
- Parcel Delivery Service
- PostNL Point at Bruna (Lange Zelke 44)
- Tech Repair Services
- The Phone Center Vlissingen (Walstraat 35)
- Table Tennis Spots
- TTV Middelburg (Nearby, 10 min drive)
- Language Classes
- Taalhuis Vlissingen (Spuikomweg 7)
- Libraries & Study Spots
- ZB Bibliotheek Vlissingen (Spuikomweg 7)
- Community Centers
- Wijkcentrum de Bascule
- Casino & Gaming Halls
- Fair Play Casino (Nieuwendijk 21)
Essentials
- City
- Vlissingen, Zeeland, Netherlands
- Population
- Approx. 44,500
- Internet Speed
- 95 Mbps average (Fiber available via KPN/Delta)
- Currency & Banking
- 1 EUR ≈ 1.09 USD; Banking via ABN AMRO or ING at Walstraat
- Tap Water
- Drinkable, high quality (Evides water company)
- Power
- 230V, 50Hz, 🔌 Type C/F sockets
- SIM Card
- KPN, Vodafone, or Odido (Available at Primera, Lange Zelke 10)
- Banking for Expats
- Revolut, Bunq, and ING (Maestro/V-Pay widely used)
- Accommodation
- Long-term via Funda or local agencies like M2 Makelaars
- Cashless Friendly
- Yes, debit cards (Pin) preferred almost everywhere
- Short Term Rentals
- Airbnb, Booking.com, and Strandpark Zeeland
- Budget Accommodation
- Stayokay Hostel Vlissingen (from €35/night, Kenau Hasselaarstraat 2)
- Best Area to Stay for Tourists
- Boulevard Bankert/Evertsen for sea views and beaches
- Best Area to Stay for Digital Nomads
- City Center (Binnenstad) or Scheldewijk for modern loft living
Working and Networking
- Best Coworking Space
- Dockwize (Kenniswerf, Edisonweg 10) - €20/day
- Best Cafe for Work
- Brasserie de Fontein (Spuiplein 7) - quiet mornings, good Wi-Fi
- Networking Events
- Dockwize Community Meetups for startups and tech
- Social Events for Expats
- Zeeland Expats Facebook Group (Monthly drinks in Middelburg nearby)
Transportation
- Best Taxi/Ride App
- Taxi Vlissingen (+31 118 412 600); Uber is not active here
- Bike/Scooter Rental
- Rijwielshop Vlissingen (Stationsplein 3) - €12/day for a bike
- Best Beach Nearby
- Badstrand Vlissingen (City beach directly on the Boulevard)
- Top Regional Airline
- KLM (Flights from Amsterdam Schiphol, 2 hours by train)
- Top International Airline
- Brussels Airlines (Antwerp Airport/Brussels Airport are close)
- Highway Access
- A58 Highway connects directly to Breda and Eindhoven
- Main Train/Transit Hub
- Vlissingen Railway Station (Stationsplein 1)
- Public Transport Passes
- OV-chipkaart (Anonymous or Personal) used for Connexxion buses
- Regional Travel
- Westerschelde Ferry to Breskens (€7.50 return) or NS Trains to Middelburg
Health and Wellness
- Best Hospital
- Admiraal De Ruyter Ziekenhuis (ADRZ), Koudekerkseweg 86
- Yoga & Wellness Centers
- Yoga Zeeland (Paltzerstraat 1) - €15 per drop-in class
- Gyms & Fitness Centers
- Fitvibe (Gildeweg 33) or Basic-Fit (Lange Zelke 23, ~€24.99/mo)
- Laundry Services
- Wasserette de Zon (Badhuisstraat 28)
Food and Drink
- Best Food Delivery App
- Thuisbezorgd.nl (Takeaway.com) is the market leader
- Best Local Dish to Try
- Zeeuwse Mosselen (Zeeland Mussels) or Kibbeling
- Vegan/Vegetarian Options
- Til3 (Sint Jacobsstraat 11) - excellent plant-based lunches
- Best Dessert Spots
- Bake My Day Vlissingen (Walstraat 54) for artisan cakes
- Affordable Shopping Spots
- Weekly Market at Spuiplein (Friday mornings)
- E-commerce/Online Store
- Bol.com, Coolblue, and Amazon.nl
- Grocery Delivery
- Albert Heijn (ah.nl) or Picnic (app-only delivery)
- Bar/Nightlife Area
- Bellamypark (Cluster of bars like Cafe de Concurrent)
- Local Brewery
- Brouwerij Kees (Middelburg nearby, but widely served in Vlissingen)
- Wine Bars
- Bar Clochard (Bellamypark 12)
- Street Food Stalls
- Visambacht Vlissingen on the Boulevard (Fresh herring/kibbeling)
- Popular International Cuisine
- Poco Loco (Spanish Tapas, Bellamypark 18)
Culture and Attractions
- Must-See Landmarks
- The Michiel de Ruyter Statue and the Oranjemolen windmill
- Museums & Art Venues
- MuZEEum (Maritime Museum, Nieuwendijk 11) - €12.50
- Historical Sites
- Fort Rammekens (Rammekensweg, Ritthem) - oldest sea fort in Europe
- Religious Sites
- Sint-Jacobskerk (St. James Church, Oude Markt 2)
- Annual Events
- Film by the Sea Festival (September) at CineCity
- Cultural Districts
- Scheldewijk (Industrial industrial heritage and redevelopment)
- Theater Venues
- CCXL Theater (Spuikomweg 1)
- Local Markets
- Friday Market (Spuiplein) - fresh produce and textiles
- Music Scene
- Poppodium De Piek (Hellebardierstraat 13)
- Street Art
- Murals around the Dokhaven area
- Cooking Classes
- Kookstudio Zeeland (nearby in Middelburg)
- Art Galleries
- Galerie v. Voorst v. Beest (Nieuwstraat 41)
- Historic Buildings
- Het Arsenaal (former military depot, now leisure center)
- Local Heritage
- Vlissingen is a historic 'Vestingstad' (Fortified City)
Nature and Outdoor Activities
- Nearby Nature Escapes
- Nollebos (Urban forest and coastal park)
- National Parks Nearby
- Oosterschelde National Park (30 mins drive)
- Cycling/Walking Paths
- Coastal route to Zoutelande (famous cycling path along dunes)
- Scenic Viewpoints
- Uncle Beach/Oranjemolen for views of the Scheldt shipping lane
- Birdwatching Locations
- Zwaakse Weel (15 mins drive, landscape park)
- Bonfire-Friendly Spots
- Prohibited on beaches; use designated pits at camping sites like De Nolle
Business
- Studio Purchase Price (City Center)
- Approx. €4,200 per m² (e.g., 35 m² = €147,000)
- Studio Purchase Price (Outside City)
- Approx. €3,100 per m² (e.g., 35 m² = €108,500)
- 1-Bedroom Purchase Price (City Center)
- Approx. €3,800 per m² (e.g., 55 m² = €209,000)
- 1-Bedroom Purchase Price (Outside City)
- Approx. €3,000 per m² (e.g., 55 m² = €165,000)
- 2-Bedroom Purchase Price (City Center)
- Approx. €3,600 per m² (e.g., 85 m² = €306,000)
- 2-Bedroom Purchase Price (Outside City)
- Approx. €2,800 per m² (e.g., 85 m² = €238,000)
- Corporate Tax
- 19% up to €200k, 25.8% above that
- Dividend Withholding Tax
- 15% standard rate
- Tax System
- Worldwide income basis for residents
- Highest Income Tax Bracket
- 49.5% (above €75,518)
- VAT
- 21% (Standard), 9% (Food/Books)
- Controlled Foreign Company (CFC) Rules
- Yes, EU-aligned ATAD rules apply
- Property Tax
- OZB (Onroerendezaakbelasting) approx. 0.12% of house value
- Property Transaction Tax
- 2% for primary residence, 10.4% for investments
- Attractive Tax System for Digital Nomads
- 30% Ruling for high-skilled expats (if relocated by employer)