Middelburg river cruises, Netherlands

What's great about Middelburg river cruises?

Pretty canal-side houses, alleyways that twist through the centre like fusilli pasta, and a Gothic town hall that calls out to be photographed – Middelburg isn’t a destination to be overlooked. This city is the capital of the Zeeland province, the westernmost region of the Netherlands. It’s worth visiting its key landmark, the Liebfrauen Abbey, which was founded in 1100. Today, it houses the Zeeuws Museum, which showcases the history of Zeeland via 30,000 exhibits. You can explore Middelburg and its history-soaked centre in lots of ways, like on foot and by bike. But the best way to really experience a step back in time is to ride in a horse-drawn streetcar. These tram-style vehicles trundle past attractive old buildings, chocolate shops and a bustling market square.