Stad & Strandhotel Elisabeth was initially a private house in the early 1900s. It was built by a wealthy tradesman from Vlissingen who had the house built for his family. It was later sold and converted into a hotel. The current City & Beach Hotel Elisbeth reopened on July 15, 2017 after a thorough renovation and furnishing.
The hotel consists of 15 rooms and offers accommodation and a breakfast buffet. The location is very central. Only 300 meters from the beach and the boulevard and 500 meters from the Vlissingen shopping center. The Cinecity Cinema, consisting of 7 screens and a bar/restaurant, is just a 2-minute walk from the hotel. Parking is free on the street and in the vicinity of the hotel.
Vlissingen has traditionally been a city of the Royal Scheldt. Its history is closely linked to the city. The company was therefore the largest employer in Vlissingen and Walcheren. In 2001 the yard was taken over by Damen Schelde Naval Shipbulding. One of the old Scheldt cranes is still there, but only as a souvenir.
The most popular tourist attraction is the Arsenal. The Arsenal is a museum and maritime attraction focusing on the theme of pirates. The Arsenal includes a Pirate Park and a sea aquarium with sharks and rays. From the 65 meter high observation tower there is a view over Vlissingen and the Western Scheldt. The Arsenal is part of the Arsenal complex, which in addition to the attraction consists of a theater, two restaurants, a snooker and a slot machine hall.
Another tourist attraction that is primarily fun for children of all ages is the Iguana Reptile Zoo. This is a foundation that collects reptiles, amphibians and arthropods and exhibits them to the public. The foundation was founded in 1981 and is housed in Vlissingen at the Bellamypark. The shelter was opened to the public on May 19, 1982. The animals come from ports and airports, among others. They are confiscated there if they are illegally smuggled into the Netherlands. Furthermore, the animals come from private individuals who have discarded the animals because they no longer want or can care for them. The animals are initially kept in quarantine. Efforts are being made to return the animals to the country/area where they came from. If that doesn't work, they are offered to institutions such as zoos and put on display. A number of animals also remain in Vlissingen. This permanent exhibition of living animals attracts many thousands of visitors every year. The reptile zoo is regularly in the news with the births of special animals in captivity. The largest animal is a Reticulated Python of over six meters. There are also other snakes, crocodiles, lizards, turtles, amphibians and all kinds of invertebrates to see.
Furthermore, Vlissingen offers a lot of walking and cycling fun.Beautiful routes have been laid out through dune areas and you can walk on the beach and get a breath of fresh air along the entire coast. Vlissingen itself and the boulevard have a wide choice of terraces and restaurants. A lot is organized in the cultural field and every weekend there is a live performance by a nice band somewhere. See the extensive Vlissingen Uit Calendar.