Zeeland · Netherlands
Where to stay in Westkapelle
Westkapelle is a city in Zeeland, Netherlands, home to about 3,000 people. This guide covers 1 hotel in Westkapelle.
- Places to stay in this guide
- 1
- Best months
- June, July and September
- Nearest airport
- OST54 km · Ostend-Bruges International Airport
- Currency
- EUReuro
- Time zone
- Europe/Amsterdam
- Language
- Dutch
About
About Westkapelle
Westkapelle (zeelandic: Weskappel, locally: Wasschappell) is a small city in the municipality of Veere on the island Walcheren, in the province Zeeland of the Netherlands. On 1 January 2021, it had a population of 2,632.
Historians believe this was once a thriving fishermen's town and known place of commerce. It suffered from repeated viking raids and the location on the edge of Walcheren (then still an island) made it vulnerable to the force of the sea. Over the centuries the town was repeatedly struck by floods. By the end of the 14th century, the sea had claimed ever larger parts of the dunes and outer parts of town were swallowed by the water. It was only through the following construction of the large sea dike that the rest of the town could be secured.
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Things to do
What to see and do in Westkapelle
See
- Westkapelle Hoog
- Westkapelle Laag
- De Noorman
- Het Polderhuis
- Sherman tank
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Where to stay
Places to stay in Westkapelle
1 place to stay from the chains this guide covers, each linked to its own website.
| Place to stay |
|---|
| Zuiderduin Beachhotel hotel |
Where to stay
More hotels in Westkapelle
2 hotels within 25 km of the centre, as recorded in Wikidata. Each name links to its encyclopedia article where there is one.
| Hotel | Opened | From centre |
|---|---|---|
| Boutique Hotel Charley's | 0.2 km | |
| Hotel Kaap West | 1.6 km |
All 3 hotels in Westkapelle, with their history and operators
When to go
The best time to visit Westkapelle
The most comfortable months for a city stay in Westkapelle are June, July and September. August is the warmest month, with average highs of 22 °C; October is the wettest, with about 86 mm of rain.
Comfortable means average daytime high between 18 °C and 29 °C and under 80 mm of rain in the month. Averages for 1991–2020 over the surrounding area, a grid square about 50 km across, so a coast or a nearby mountain can make the town itself warmer or cooler. Data: CRU TS v4.10, Climatic Research Unit, University of East Anglia (Open Database License).
Getting there
Getting to Westkapelle: airports and arrival
The nearest airport with scheduled flights is Ostend-Bruges International Airport (OST), about 54 km from the city centre in a straight line; Antwerp International Airport (Deurne) (ANR, 80 km) and Rotterdam The Hague Airport (RTM, 84 km) are also within reach.
Getting in
Via the N288, Westkapelle is about a 25-minute drive from Vlissingen, where it connects to the E312 highway. The local Prelaatweg and Walcherse weg is the quickest route in from Middelburg (20 minutes), while the 288 heads north of Westkapelle towards Domburg and Oostkapelle. There's no train service to Westkapelle, but buses connect this (and other towns on the peninsula) to the train stations of Middelburg and Vlissingen. Buses to and from Westkapelle run every hour, but the last ones leave around 20:00 and on Sundays the service is limited to every two hours.
Getting around
The town is small and easy to explore on foot. From the village centre, it's a 15-minute walk to the pavilions on the south beach, and all the other sights are within the same kind of distance. A bicycle makes the distances even shorter, and also makes it easy to explore the rest of the Walcheren peninsula and nearby towns. Out of the town centre, there are plenty of dedicated cycling paths. If you didn't bring your own, it's possible to rent a normal or electrically supported bike.
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OST · Ostend-Bruges International Airport
ANR · Antwerp International Airport (Deurne)
RTM · Rotterdam The Hague Airport
Local knowledge
Eating, drinking and staying safe in Westkapelle
Eat
There are plenty of establishments, both on the sea dike and the beach and in town. They serve a range of dishes and are also fine for a cup of coffee and a piece of cake. Keep in mind that in winter the beach pavilions close and many of the other establishments have limited hours too.
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Questions
Westkapelle: questions travellers ask
When is the best time to visit Westkapelle?
The most comfortable months for a city stay in Westkapelle are June, July and September. August is the warmest month, with average highs of 22 °C; October is the wettest, with about 86 mm of rain.
Which airport is closest to Westkapelle?
The nearest airport with scheduled flights is Ostend-Bruges International Airport (OST), about 54 km from the city centre in a straight line; Antwerp International Airport (Deurne) (ANR, 80 km) and Rotterdam The Hague Airport (RTM, 84 km) are also within reach.
What currency is used in Westkapelle?
euro (EUR).
Nearby
Destinations near Westkapelle
Sources: city facts from Wikidata and Wikipedia; airports from OurAirports; climate from CRU TS v4.10 (University of East Anglia Climatic Research Unit), 1991–2020 monthly means, 0.5° grid; places to stay, guest scores and amenities from each operator's own public pages. How this guide is made.