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| Residents | 1.553 (2015) | |
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Domburg is a traditional seaside resort on the North Sea Walcheren in the Dutch province Zeeland. It belongs to the church Veere.
background
Domburg is one of the oldest cities in Walcheren. Today's Domburg was built not far from where the settlement was located Walacrium and the Carolingian castle disappeared under the sand. As early as the 17th and 18th centuries, Domburg was visited by Middelburgers who enjoyed themselves in the dunes and in the hostels. After that, the elite began building summer quarters. At the beginning of the 19th century Domburg developed into a well-known seaside resort. In 1834 the first bathing carriage was pulled across the beach to the water and four years later the first bathing pavilion was built. However, the bathers came from a rather limited circle: only the Walcheren elite populated the coast. It was only with the development of Zeeland by rail and international ferry connections that bathers came more and more often from home and abroad. Domburg made a real boom when some German families built their summer houses in the dunes. They were followed by a stream of noble and royal guests, including Queen Elizabeth of Romania.
Reports about the healing effects of the sea and the clean air appeared more and more often and the arrival of the doctor Johann George Metzger (1838-1909), who as a Kneipp doctor treated many patients from home and abroad with massages, made Domburg an international sea and lake Well-known spa. His patients, but also other bathers, stayed in the bath hotel or in their own villas.
Domburg's fame also attracted various artists around 1900. They came not only because of the clean air and the healing lake water, but also praised the Domburg light. In the first years of the last century, artists such as Mondriaan and Jan Toorop settled here and were inspired for their works. Some of Mondria's most famous works were created in the dunes near Domburg. He left Domburg in 1916, Toorop in 1920. After that, the artists' colony was quickly over. Interest in the seaside resort also fell sharply on the part of the European elite. During the Second World War, the Germans built bunkers for their Atlantic Wall and blew up various characteristic buildings for them. In 1992 the neglected Badhotel burned down completely. In 1994 the new Badhotel was reopened. Domburg still attracts many tourists today, who not only enjoy the beach and the lake, but also the atmospheric streets with their terraces.
getting there
In the street
see article Walcheren
- Then in Middelburg (exit 39) on the N57 towards Vrouwenpolder and in Grijpskerke on the N287 to Domburg. Or along the coast: Koudekerke, Zoutelande, West chapel, Domburg, which of course takes a little longer.
By train
- from East and North Germany:
- IC to Amsterdam C; change there in IC to Vlissingen. Get off in Middelburg. The journey time from Amsterdam is 2:15 hours.
- from southern and western Germany:
- ICE to Amsterdam C; change there in IC to Middelburg. or
- Cologne / Düsseldorf to Venlo. Change there in Intercity to Breda; Change to the train to Roosendaal; there change to Stop clean to Middelburg.
- from Maastricht to 's-Hertogenbosch; there change to IC to Roosendaal; there change to Stop clean to Middelburg.
- ICE to Amsterdam C; change there in IC to Middelburg. or
- In Middelburg change to bus 52 or 53 to Domburg.
mobility
Parking spaces
With a European disability card, you can stand in disabled parking spaces for a maximum of 3 hours free of charge if you use a parking disc. Parking is also free for tourists with disabilities in the designated parking spaces, which usually cost € 2 per hour in the center.
For everyone else there are three free parking spaces a little outside the center during the season, but still easy to manage on foot: These are the parking spaces: Irma I 1 , Irma II and 2 Traverse / community center.
By bus
in the Local bus transport is Middelburg the hub of the bus routes.
In the article: Walcheren the bus routes are described.
Tourist Attractions
- 1 Hervormde kerk, market.
Reformed Church (14th century).
- 2 Badpaviljoen, Boulevard Van Schagen, Badhuisweg 1.Bathing pavilion from 1889. Before the First World War, Russian grand dukes, German princes and Dutch artists were welcome guests here. After 1970 the pavilion fell into disrepair. After thorough restoration and expansion, the pavilion reopened its doors as a restaurant in 2008 (→ eat).
- Villa Carmen Sylva, Laan Van Schagen. : The perfume magnate Aldenbrück von Brühl had a house built on the dunes in 1885, which he named Villa Maria. After Elisabeth von Wied, Queen of Romania, stayed here, the villa was named Carmen Sylva. The lady published her books under this name. The villa cannot be visited as it is privately owned.
- Mondriaanbank / Nehalenniabank, Laan Van Schagen. This work of art by Guido Metsers spans two millennia. The Roman goddess Nehalennia looks thoughtfully at the sea. She was the patron goddess of the sailors who went to Britain. In gratitude for a safe crossing, they sacrificed to her. The colored surfaces of the seat are entirely Mondriaan. Here in Domburg, this artist began to experiment with abstractions. Among other things, he was inspired by the geometric shapes of the cathedral stake heads.
- Country house Hoogduin
- 3 Marie Tak van Poortvliet Museum (This museum was built in the Mondriaan year of 1994. It is a reconstruction of the exhibition pavilion, which was lost in 1922, in which the Modern art ring exhibited his works under Jan Toorop between 1911 and 1921 in the summer. The museum organizes exhibitions that focus on an artist, a group or a period of time.), Ooststraat 10a. Tel.: 31(0)118 584618.Open: 2016: 27 March-13 November Tue - Sun 1 p.m. - 5 p.m.
- Gallery "Het Noorderlicht", Noordstrat 13. Tel.: 31 (0)118 584137. The summer exhibitions in this gallery are well worth a visit.Open: June - mid-September Tue - Sun 1 p.m. - 5 p.m.
activities
- Hiking trail through the dunes to the Hoge Hil . Magnificent panaroma.
- 1 "De Parel" wellness center, Domburgseweg 1A. In the Badhotel Domburg.Open: daily 10 a.m. - 10 p.m.Price: from 7.50 €.
- 2 Domburgsche Golf Club, Schelpweg 26. Tel.: 31(0)118 586106. The golf club is one of the oldest and most beautiful courses in the Netherlands. Due to the location in the dunes and the many bomb craters from the Second World War, the area is a challenge for experienced golfers. A handicap of at least 36 (26 in summer) is required. A tee-off area for practicing can be found on the other side of the coastal road in front of the Holiday park Domburg.
- Jazz by the sea, in the town. Mardi Gras Jazzband, Herringtown Jazzband, French Preservation Hall Jazzband, Farmhouse Jazzband, The Freetime Old Dixie Jassband, Sean Moyses, Hot Rhythm Boys, Barrelhouse, Trio Grande, Them Lewis Boys, Blue Marble Silver Cornet Band.Open: 14.-18. September 2016.Price: No entry.
shop
In the center there is one boutique after the other.
- Weekly tourist market (Seizoens Market), in the Weststraat, Markt and Ooststraat. Until September 22nd, some good quality goods will be offered on this market. A visit by bike is recommended if you are in the area West chapel, Zoutelande, Oostkapelle is on vacation. The bikes must be parked in front of the market. There are extra leaning aids (because of wind, etc.) set up in large numbers.Open: on Monday from 12 p.m. to 7 p.m., in July and August until 9 p.m.
kitchen
Cheap
- 1 Ristorante Verdi, Ooststraat 11. Tel.: 31(0)118 583940. Everyone wants to sit outside, so you have to be lucky. But inside you can usually find a place.
- 2 Domburgsche Bier- en Milking Salon, Weststraat 11, 4357 BL. Tel.: 31(0)118 853810. 1911 stood here on the corner of the Dombugsche Bier- en Milking Parlor. Now he's opened again. If you could have a beer or buy your milk here before, you can have breakfast, lunch or coffee in today's salon. Everything on the menu can also be consumed outside the home.Open: Open: Fri-Wed 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Adjusted opening times out of season.
- Grand Café Het Atelier, Domburgseweg 1a, 4357 BA. Tel.: 31 9117 588888. A special place for a culinary stop is the Grand-Café Het Atelier. The name suggests it: Here, good food and drink go hand in hand with art. In the style of the Domburg from 100 years ago. Guests are also allowed to pick up the painters' palette themselves. There is a donkey and paint and brushes are also available. The Grand-Café belongs to the Badhotel Domburg together with the Carmen Sylvia restaurant. Children are also welcome here!
- Grand Café de Roode Leeuw, Markt 13, 4357 BA. A nice place to watch the goings-on in the place. Good food in large portions. Children are also welcome here! Dogs are welcome.
Upscale
- 3 Restaurant Het Badpaviljoen, Badhuisweg 21 4357AV. Tel.: (0)118-582405. The building was built in 1889 and served as a hotel and restaurant for the many distinguished guests who visited Domburg in the summer at that time. In the seventies of the last century the interesting house stood empty for a long time and they even wanted to tear it down because of its dilapidated condition. Fortunately, it has been restored and is now Domburg's meeting point again. High in the dunes you can now enjoy fine cuisine or just have a coffee or an ice cream.Open: Thu-Sun 11 am-11pm.
nightlife
accommodation
There is a tourist tax.
- 6 Restaurant and Hotel Burg, Ooststraat 5,. Tel.: 31 (0)118 58 13 37, Email: [email protected]. A family business with very good cuisine.
- 7 Campsite Domburg, Schelpweg 7. Tel.: 31(0)118 588200. Belongs to the 5 star Hof Domburg holiday park. The 500 m to the beach can be a little further, as the space is very large. You have to go through the place. With small children you can rent a handcart. Entry to the swimming paradise is free for guests.Price: High season: from € 41.
- Mini campsite "Roos en Doorn", Roosjesweg 8, Aagtkerke # accommodation
- 9 Westhove Castle: A modern youth hostel in a rebuilt castle in the adjoining Oostkapelle.
health
- 3 Huisartsenpost Zeeland (Emergency practice for Walcheren in Vlissingen next to the Admiraal De Ruyter hospital), Koudekerkseweg 86. Tel.: (0)900 - 1985. A previous call is requested. It is not known how far German is spoken there.
pharmacy
The pharmacy is located at the family doctor's practice
Practical advice
- 1 Post Domburg, 't Groentje 6 (The Read Shop). Open: Mon to Fri 9 a.m. to 5 p.m., Sat 9 a.m. to 12.30 p.m.
trips
In the neighboring towns West chapel, Ostkapelle or into the cities Vlissingen, Middelburg. Other places worth seeing are Veere andZierikzee on Schouwen-Duiveland, where there are diving spots on the Grevelingenmeer.Diving school
At the VVV office you can buy small booklets for € 2-8, in which cycle routes are described using the "Fiks - Knoppunten".
literature
Web links
- http://www.veere.nl/ - Official website of Domburg
- mobile online site
- Webcam on the beach
