Kloosterzande: Culture, Food and Nature

The attractions and activities have different focuses, from the former monastery chapel to a cheese workshop. This lets you plan your trip around the interests that matter most to you.

Cultural history at the Hof te Zande-kerk

The Hof te Zande-kerk is a former monastery chapel built around 1250. It is also the only surviving building in Zeeland built by the Cistercians in the so-called Brick Gothic style. For those interested in cultural history, this brings together two aspects: its former role as a monastery chapel and its distinctive architectural classification. The approximate construction date provides a historical reference point, while the term Brick Gothic describes the style of the surviving building.

The Bernardusfeest is held at the Hof te Zande-kerk every year. The date varies from year to year. If the festival is important to your travel plans, check the date for the relevant year. This will help you distinguish between a lasting historical feature and a recurring annual event whose date changes.

Walk among woodland and stinzen plants

The Kloosterzande walking route starts at Hof te Zandeplein and is about 7.5 kilometres long. It leads into a wooded area with many naturalised stinzen plants, which are part of a rare flora. The starting point and approximate distance offer practical details for planning your day; the wooded area and its plants give the route its landscape focus. If you plan to walk the route, check for possible local diversions before setting off.

The route offers a different perspective on Kloosterzande from the history of the Hof te Zande-kerk: here, the focus is on a specific route and the plant life in the wooded area. The approximate distance helps you decide how much of the day to set aside for the walk, without assuming a particular walking time.

Local food and special activities

The Theetuin Kerkhoeve is located on the grounds of the former “Kerkhoeve” farm. A variety of local and homemade products are served there, and High Tea is also available. Whether High Tea is available during your visit may depend on the venue’s arrangements. If you plan to enjoy this particular offering, check the relevant conditions for the date of your visit.

Cheese workshops are offered at Hof van Kessel on Lange Nieuwstraat in Kloosterzande. While the cheese is being pressed, there is a tasting of artisan products made by the van Kessel family, as well as several kinds of cheese. Unlike an offering of prepared products, the tasting here is part of the cheese workshop and takes place while the cheese is being pressed.

At Pannenkoekenhuis ’t Kabouterke, you can choose from more than 150 different artisan-baked pancakes. This wide selection sets it apart from the local and homemade products at Theetuin Kerkhoeve. As the menu may change, check the current selection if you’re planning to visit for a particular type of pancake.

Seasonal swimming

The De Honte outdoor swimming pool is located at Emmastraat 19 in Kloosterzande and operates seasonally. Check the opening days for your travel dates before visiting. This makes the outdoor pool a seasonal activity, while the walking route and cultural-historical sites offer other focuses for your stay.

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