Frequently asked questions about amenities in Oostkapelle

Where is the nearest police station to Oostkapelle?

Oostkapelle has no police station of its own; the nearest station with fixed opening hours is in Middelburg.

• Emergency: call 112 if life is in danger or a crime is taking place.
• Non-emergency: call 0900 8844, from abroad +31 343 578 844.
• Middelburg police station: Althoornweg 2, 4337 WW Middelburg; Monday to Friday from 8.30 am to 5 pm, preferably by appointment.
• Online: reporting a theft, for example, is often also possible via politie.nl.

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Are the shops in Oostkapelle open on Sundays?

The upcoming local shopping opening hours in Oostkapelle during Sundays and public holidays (like Easter, Pentecost, Christmas, etc.), can be found at the following website: https://koopzondagen.net/koopzondag/Veere.html

The standard opening hours in Oostkapelle during Sundays and public holidays are of 12:00 till 17:00 hrs.

Where can I exchange, refill or buy (camping) gas bottles near Oostkapelle?

The nearest filling station and sales point for gas bottles is Oliehandel Dekker in Grijpskerke, about 7 km from Oostkapelle.

• Address: Middelburgseweg 9, 4364 TB Grijpskerke, tel. +31 118 638 960, oliehandeldekker.nl.
• Range: propane bottles from Benegas, Campingaz and Antargaz among others; empty bottles can also be refilled there.
• Other sales points: find an address nearby with the Benegas bottle finder or the Primagaz dealer locator.

What are the rules for buying and drinking alcohol in Oostkapelle?

You must be 18 or older to buy alcohol; if in doubt, staff will ask for ID.

• Supermarket: sells beer, wine and other drinks with less than 15% alcohol.
• Liquor store: spirits are sold in a slijterij (liquor store).
• ID: passport, ID card or driving licence; without proof you may be refused.

What should I do if I have lost something in Oostkapelle?

You indicate that you have lost or found something.

If you have lost something you can report this at the municipality Veere (https://www.veere.nl/). Not the police. Is it an object which has been stolen from you? Then you should indeed do report to the police. Sometimes you also need to go to the police when it comes to a lost identity document.

Lost something?
If you have an lost an object in (the region of) Oostkapelle, you can inquire the local municipality Veere. Perhaps your item is already found. You can declare an lost object on https://verlorenofgevonden.nl/. You can of course also come to the town hall.

After declaration of loss and showing your ID, you can retake your possession immediately.

Anything?
Do you have found an object (in this region), then it is your duty to do your best to give it back to the owner. If you know who the owner is, you can do this yourself. Do you not know who the owner is? You report the the item to the local municipality.

You can declare an found object on https://verlorenofgevonden.nl/. You can of course also always come to the town hall.

Where is the nearest holiday dialysis centre to Oostkapelle?

The nearest holiday dialysis centre is Vakantiedialyse Zeeland, run by Adrz hospital at the De Banjaard holiday park in Kamperland, about 12 km from Oostkapelle.

• Address: Eb en Vloed 23, 4493 RR Kamperland.
• Season: the centre is only open during the holiday season (in 2026 from 1 June to 23 October); current dates on vakantiedialysezeeland.nl.
• Booking: plan your dialysis well in advance, in consultation with your own dialysis centre; questions can be emailed to vakantiedialyse@adrz.nl.

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Are shops and restaurants in Oostkapelle open at Whitsun?

Yes, in the municipality of Veere shops may open on Sundays and public holidays, so also on Whit Sunday and Whit Monday; most shops in Oostkapelle do so, with their own opening hours.

• Supermarkets: Jumbo Dorpsstraat (closed on Sundays outside the season) and Albert Heijn Traverse (Domburg, open on Sundays). Holiday hours only appear on the supermarket's website shortly beforehand, so check them just before Whitsun.
• Eating out: restaurants and cafés are open on both days of Whitsun, but especially in the evening and in good weather they fill up fast; booking a table is wise. See also food and drink.
• Whitsun market: on Whit Sunday the large Whitsun market with around 150 stalls is held on the seafront of Vlissingen, about 15 km away.

Where is the castle you see near Oostkapelle?

That is Westhove Castle, on the western side of Oostkapelle towards Domburg, on the edge of the De Manteling nature reserve.

• Address: Duinvlietweg 8, 4356 ND Oostkapelle.
• Visiting: the castle houses a hostel, so it is not a museum, but you can see it well from outside.
• Walking: the woods and dunes of De Manteling around the castle are freely accessible to walkers and cyclists.

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Is there an Aldi or Lidl in Oostkapelle?

No, there is no Aldi or Lidl in Oostkapelle; the nearest branches are in Middelburg, about 10 km away.

• In Oostkapelle: for daily groceries there is the Jumbo in the Dorpsstraat.
• Addresses and opening hours: see aldi.nl and lidl.nl.

Are the shops in Oostkapelle open on 11 November?

Yes, in the Netherlands 11 November is an ordinary day, so the shops in Oostkapelle keep their normal opening hours.

• Belgium and France: there 11 November (Armistice Day) is a public holiday; in the Netherlands it is not.

Is there a coffeeshop in Oostkapelle?

No, there is no coffeeshop in Oostkapelle; the nearest is Coffeeshop Purple in Vlissingen, about 17 km away.

• Address: Aagje Dekenstraat 7a, Vlissingen; open daily.
• Entry: 18 and over only, with valid ID.

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Where is a pharmacy in Oostkapelle?

All medical addresses in Oostkapelle and the surrounding area are on our medical addresses page.

• On that page: among others the GP, the hospital, the pharmacy and the dentist.
• Emergency: in a life-threatening situation always call 112.

Are shops and restaurants in Oostkapelle open on Good Friday and at Easter?

Yes, in the municipality of Veere shops may open on Sundays and public holidays, so also on Easter Sunday and Easter Monday; most shops in Oostkapelle do so, with their own opening hours.

• Good Friday: Good Friday is not an official public holiday in the Netherlands; shops, supermarkets and restaurants are open as usual that day.
• Supermarkets: Jumbo Dorpsstraat (closed on Sundays outside the season) and Albert Heijn Traverse (Domburg, open on Sundays). Holiday hours only appear on the supermarket's website shortly beforehand, so check them just before Easter.
• Eating out: restaurants and cafés are open on both days of Easter, but especially in the evening and in good weather they fill up fast; booking a table is wise. See also food and drink.
• Easter market: on Easter Sunday the Easter market is held on the seafront of Vlissingen, about 15 km away.

Is carnival celebrated in Oostkapelle?

No, carnival is not celebrated in Oostkapelle or anywhere else on Walcheren.

• Nearby: carnival is celebrated extensively in Zeeuws-Vlaanderen, for example in Hulst, and in West Brabant.

Are shops, museums and restaurants in Oostkapelle open at Christmas and New Year?

Most shops, museums and attractions in Oostkapelle are only closed on Christmas Day and New Year's Day; many restaurants are actually open at Christmas.

• Christmas Eve (24 December): shops are usually open, often until late afternoon; many restaurants serve a Christmas dinner.
• Christmas Day (25 December): most shops, museums and attractions are closed; many restaurants are open, booking is often necessary.
• Boxing Day (26 December): many shops and attractions are open again, as on a Sunday.
• New Year's Eve (31 December): shops often close earlier; some restaurants are open.
• New Year's Day (1 January): most shops are closed; some restaurants and cafés are open.
• Opening hours: check the exact times on the websites of the shops, museums and restaurants themselves.

We do not have a complete overview with opening hours of all restaurants in Oostkapelle, but our food and drink page has tips for restaurants and terraces.

• Opening hours and booking: check TheFork or Eet.nu, which also have reviews.
• Tip: book in good time in high season and at weekends.

How do I find an estate agent for a (holiday) home in Oostkapelle?

Almost all homes for sale in the Netherlands, including holiday homes in and around Oostkapelle, are listed on funda.nl, each with the estate agent handling the sale.

• Searching: search funda for Oostkapelle or for the municipality of Veere and filter on holiday homes (recreatiewoning) if needed.
• Estate agents: funda also lists the estate agents in the region with their contact details.
• Note: many holiday homes may not be used as a permanent residence; ask the agent about the zoning plan and rental options.

Where can you rent a bike in Oostkapelle?

All information about cycling and bike rental in Oostkapelle is on our cycling page.

• Bike rental: there you will find the rental shops with their address.
• Routes: the same page also has cycle routes in the area.
• Tip: book your bike in advance in high season and during school holidays.

How can we get married in Oostkapelle?

If you want to get married in Oostkapelle, you arrange this through the municipality of Veere.

• Notice of marriage: first you give notice of your intended marriage to the municipality, at least two weeks and at most one year before the wedding date.
• Who can marry: a wedding in the Netherlands is possible if at least one of the partners lives in the Netherlands or has Dutch nationality.
• Venue and date: the municipality will inform you about wedding venues, available dates and costs.
• Contact: https://www.veere.nl/

How do I pay on the bus in Oostkapelle and the rest of Zeeland?

You cannot pay cash on the buses in Zeeland; you check in and out with a contactless bank card, credit card or smartphone (OVpay).

• Checking in and out: hold your card or phone against the reader when you get on and again when you get off; foreign bank cards and credit cards usually work too.
• Same card: check out with the same card or device; if you forget to check out, you pay a higher fare.
• Discount: if you travel by bus in Zeeland more often, you can activate the free Connexxion Voordeel Zeeland.
• Journey planner: departure times and connections are on 9292.nl; more about getting to Oostkapelle on the page route to Oostkapelle.

Which municipality does Oostkapelle belong to and what are the contact details?

Oostkapelle is a place in the municipality of Veere. Below you will find the address and contact details:

Gemeente Veere
Traverse 1
4357 ET Domburg
tel. +31 118-555 444
e-mail. gemeente@veere.nl
web. https://www.veere.nl/

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Is there a launderette in Oostkapelle?

There is no public launderette in Oostkapelle; the nearest self-service launderette is in Serooskerke, about 4 km away.

• Wash-ME Serooskerke: at the Texaco petrol station on Gapingseweg 1 in Serooskerke; self-service, usually open day and night.
• In Middelburg: Wash-ME on Kanaalweg 5 and launderette De Zeepbel on Lange Noordstraat 20, next to the town hall.
• Campsite or holiday park: many campsites and holiday parks have washing machines and dryers for their own guests.
• More locations: all Wash-ME launderettes are listed in the Wash-ME location finder.

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Where can I find a paediatrician in Oostkapelle?

All medical addresses in Oostkapelle and the surrounding area are on our medical addresses page.

• On that page: among others the GP, the hospital, the pharmacy and the dentist.
• Emergency: in a life-threatening situation always call 112.

Where can I find a gynaecologist or midwife in Oostkapelle?

All medical addresses in Oostkapelle and the surrounding area are on our medical addresses page.

• On that page: among others the GP, the hospital, the pharmacy and the dentist.
• Emergency: in a life-threatening situation always call 112.

Where is the tourist information office in Oostkapelle and when is it open?

Tourist Inspiration Point Oostkapelle

Lantsheerstraat 1
4356 AX Oostkapelle
tel. +316 2081 4923

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Is there a supermarket in Oostkapelle and when is it open?

Yes, Oostkapelle has one supermarket: the Jumbo in the Dorpsstraat, in the heart of the village.

• Jumbo Oostkapelle: Dorpsstraat 20, 4356 AJ Oostkapelle, tel. +31 118 581 654; current opening hours on jumbo.com.
• Wider range: the Albert Heijn XL on Gildeweg 6 in Vlissingen is open seven days a week.
• Aldi and Lidl: these are in Middelburg, about 10 km away.

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Where is the nearest hospital in Oostkapelle?

All medical addresses in Oostkapelle and the surrounding area are on our medical addresses page.

• On that page: among others the GP, the hospital, the pharmacy and the dentist.
• Emergency: in a life-threatening situation always call 112.

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