The municipality of Kapelle consists of the villages of Biezelinge, Kapelle, Schore, and Wemeldinge. The hamlets of Eversdijk and Abbekinderen are also part of Kapelle. Lush green landscapes and fruit orchards surround the villages. Kapelle is located in Zuid-Beveland, between the Oosterschelde National Park and the Westerschelde, a major shipping route to Antwerp.
Kapelle
Kapelle is a surprising and diverse village in Zuid-Beveland. Here you’ll find a charming town center, a rich history, the birthplace of Annie M.G. Schmidt (author of *Jip and Janneke*, among other works), and orchards that surround the village with blossoms in the spring. Whether you’re out and about for a few hours or using Kapelle as a base to explore the surrounding area, there’s plenty to see and do.
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Wemeldinge
Wemeldinge is a village where history, water, and nature come together. Take a stroll down the charming Dorpsstraat with its characteristic linden trees, enjoy the lively marina, or relax on one of the small beaches along the Oosterschelde. Thanks to its location near Oosterschelde National Park, Wemeldinge is a popular destination for hikers, cyclists, water sports enthusiasts, and nature lovers.
Whether you want to spend a day by the water, relax on a patio, or explore the village’s rich history, there’s always something to do in Wemeldinge.
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Hoarse
When you drive into Schore, you immediately notice how open the landscape is here. Fields, orchards, and dikes dominate the view, while the village itself has remained small and cozy. It is precisely this tranquility that makes Schore a lovely place to stop for a while during a walk or bike ride through Zuid-Beveland.
Take some time to stroll through the village, enjoy the view of the polders, or bike toward the Canal through Zuid-Beveland. Here, you’ll discover the Zeeland landscape in its purest form.
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Biezelinge
Biezelinge is located in the heart of the fruit-growing region of Zuid-Beveland. Surrounded by orchards, the village is a lovely place to start a walk or bike ride. In the spring, the fruit trees bloom in shades of white and soft pink, while in the fall, you can buy fresh fruit everywhere in the area. With the Zeeuws Fruit Museum, the centuries-old Mozeskerk, and its quiet streets, Biezelinge has everything you need for a relaxing visit.
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There are two small hamlets in the municipality of Kapelle: Eversdijk and Abbekinderen. Although they are located close to each other, they each have their own history. Eversdijk was even an independent municipality until 1815, before it was incorporated into the municipality of Kapelle. Abbekinderen lies partly in the municipality of Kapelle and partly in the municipality of Goes.
Anyone driving along Eversdijkseweg will immediately see what this area is known for. Orchards, fields, and old dikes define the landscape, and in the spring, the fruit trees bloom in shades of white and soft pink. Eversdijk and Abbekinderen are small hamlets where you can experience the tranquility of the Zeeland countryside. It’s a lovely spot to stop for a while during a walk or bike ride through the fruit-growing region.
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