Place to visit
belfry of Sluis, Netherlands: what it is and when to go
belfry of Sluis is a building in Sluis, the Netherlands (Middelburg, Zeeland). Interests: History and Museums and art. The best time to visit is April to September. In June there are 16 h 20 of daylight, and in December, 7 h 39. It has an article in one Wikipedia, so it is not one of the busiest places in Netherlands: one to enjoy at a calmer pace. Here is what it is, where it lies, when to come, how to get there and what else is nearby to turn it into a trip.
In a nutshell
- What it is
- Building in Sluis, the Netherlands · History, Museums and art
- Where
- Netherlands
- Best time
- April to September.
- Nearest airport
- RTM Rotterdam, 102 km as the crow flies
- Opening hours
- We-Su 13:00-16:30
- Website
- belfortsluis.nl
- Protection
- Protected heritage
- Accessibility
- Wheelchair accessible
- Coordinates
- 51.3089, 3.38634
What it is and where
belfry of Sluis is a building in Sluis, the Netherlands (Middelburg, Zeeland). It has an article in one Wikipedia, so it is not one of the busiest places in Netherlands: one to enjoy at a calmer pace.
Raadhuis. Waarschijnlijk gebouwd tussen 1390 en 1393; na zware beschadiging in 1944 herbouwd. Rechthoekig gebouw met ingebouwde toren die een karakteristiek voorbeeld oplevert van het Vlaamse belfort.
It is in Middelburg, Zeeland, where this site lists 93 more places to see, 27 km from the centre.
Its coordinates are 51.3089, 3.38634; the nearest main airport is Rotterdam The Hague Airport (RTM, Rotterdam), 102 km as the crow flies. How to get around Netherlands (train, car, bus) is covered in its country guide.
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- Protection
- Protected heritage
- Accessibility
- Wheelchair accessible
It is one of the History and Museums and art places in Netherlands. In Kokai it is already on your trip map next to the places you save yourself, and it goes into a day's plan with one tap.
When to go
The best time to visit belfry of Sluis is April to September.
- JanPossible8:07
- FebPossible9:43
- MarPossible11:32
- AprBest time13:36
- MayBest time15:21
- JunBest time16:20
- JulBest time15:56
- AugBest time14:23
- SepBest time12:22
- OctPossible10:23
- NovPossible8:35
- DecPossible7:39
Best timePossibleBetter notHours of daylight
In June there are 16 h 20 of daylight, and in December, 7 h 39. Daylight hours are calculated from the site's latitude for the 15th of each month; when planning a full day on foot they matter as much as the weather.
| What you come for | Best time | Possible |
|---|---|---|
| History | April to September | October to March |
| Museums and art | April to September | October to March |
It is not the same trip whatever you come for: belfry of Sluis has a different season depending on what you want to do here, and Kokai puts it in the right month for you.
When to go to Netherlands in general, with its festivals and peak seasons, is in its country guide.
Before you go to Netherlands
To enter Netherlands there are 6 things to sort out before you leave, starting with “Valid Spanish ID card (DNI) or passport”: they are all, with their deadlines, in the Netherlands checklist. Currency: Euro (EUR); plugs: Type C and F · 230 V · 50 Hz (the same as in Spain); emergencies: 112 · 0900-8844 police (non-emergency).
In Kokai you tick off the checklist inside your trip, and each item reminds you when it is time to do it.
What is nearby
- De BrakWindmill in Sluis, Netherlands373 m
- Via BrugensisHiking886 m
- GR 129 Dwars door België | VlaanderenHiking1.3 km
- GrenslandpadLong-distance trail in the Netherlands and Belgium2.9 km
- De MeerminWindmill in Retranchement, Netherlands3.3 km
Distances are as the crow flies. Everything else is in the Netherlands guide.
More in Netherlands: History
- Rijksmuseum: museum in Amsterdam, Netherlands
- Beemster: former municipality in Noord-Holland, the Netherlands
- Mauritshuis: art museum in The Hague, Netherlands
- Peace Palace: international law administrative building in The Hague, Netherlands
- Stelling van Amsterdam: fortification line in the Netherlands
- Concertgebouw, Amsterdam: concert hall in Amsterdam, Netherlands
Every Netherlands place under History, each with its season, is on its page.
Frequently asked questions
What is belfry of Sluis?
It is a building in Sluis, the Netherlands. It has an article in one Wikipedia, so it is not one of the busiest places in Netherlands: one to enjoy at a calmer pace.
When is the best time to visit belfry of Sluis?
April to September. In June there are 16 h 20 of daylight, and in December, 7 h 39.
How do you get to belfry of Sluis?
The nearest main airport is Rotterdam The Hague Airport (RTM), 102 km as the crow flies. From there, directions opens the route on the map, and how to get around Netherlands is explained in its country guide.
How do I add it to my trip?
With one tap. In Kokai it is already on the Netherlands map, next to the places you save yourself: add it to a day's plan, give it a time and, if you like, get a reminder when you pass nearby.
What else is around here?
Nearby you have De Brak, Via Brugensis, GR 129 Dwars door België | Vlaanderen. The rest is in the Netherlands guide.
Keep reading
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- History954 places for history in Netherlands, from Rijksmuseum to spots hardly anyone knows. Best time: April to September. Each with its own season by altitude and daylight.
- NetherlandsBefore travelling to Netherlands: 6 things worth sorting out, each with its deadline. Spanish citizens can enter with their ID card (DNI).
- Where to travelPick what you fancy (mountains, beaches, museums…) and the months you have free, and Kokai tells you which countries to go to and what to see there.
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