A fun day out in Zeeland: around the Veerse Meer by e-chopper
There’s no better place to feel Zeeland’s age-old battle against the water than around the Veerse Meer. This used to be the notorious ‘Veerse Gat’, a wild sea inlet directly connected to the North Sea. Today it’s an oasis of calm, and with the Vlot route you discover the area in the best possible way: from the dyke, with the wind in your hair and without having to pedal hard yourself.
I hopped on an electric scooter to ride the favourite Vlot route – a trip that takes you from modern hydraulic engineering to 16th-century wealth.
The dam that changed everything
My ride starts towards the Veerse Gatdam, a technical masterpiece from 1961. Before then, Veere was a real seaport with ebb and flow. As part of the Delta Works, the construction of this dam closed the gap to the North Sea for good. As you zip across the dam, you’ll see the North Sea on one side and the now peaceful Veerse Meer on the other. It’s an impressive contrast you won’t see as clearly anywhere else.
The Scottish connection in Veere
As soon as you ride into Veere on your e-scooter, the monumental façades catch your eye. Did you know that from 1541 Veere was the ‘staple port’ for Scottish wool? That meant all Scottish wool coming to the Low Countries had to come here first. The Scottish houses on the quay – look out for ‘Het Lammeken’ and ‘De Struijs’ – are reminders of that time. The great thing about this route is that you can go anywhere with your electric vehicle. You can easily park your scooter by the harbour to take a look at the Campveerse Toren, which was once part of the town walls and is now one of the oldest inns in the Netherlands.
With the wind at your back to the ferry
What really completes the Vlot route is the crossing on the bicycle and foot ferry. As you glide electrically over the dykes along the southern shore, you pass places where nature is taking over again. Because your vehicle is whisper-quiet, there’s a good chance you’ll spot some wildlife in the bushes along the shore. The ferry then takes you back to the other side. It’s the perfect moment to gaze out over the water and realise that this was once a deep, dangerous channel.
Who is this for?
Honestly: anyone who loves the outdoors and a good story.
Families: the kids love the e-scooters, and the ferry is always a highlight of the day.
Culture lovers: you’ll pass more history than you can take in in one afternoon.
Those who want to relax: no need to sweat against the Zeeland wind – the electric motor does the work for you.
The Veerse Meer is a place where history and modern engineering come together. And on a Vlot vehicle, you experience it in the most relaxed way possible.
Want to ride around the Veerse Meer yourself?
The route is ready and the batteries are fully charged. Whether you go for the speed of the e-scooter or the ease of the electric bike, you won’t forget this day out in a hurry. Book your adventure with Vlot and discover the secrets of the Veerse Meer
