Hulst Attractions
The old fortified town of Hulst lies in Zeeuws-Vlaanderen (Zealand Flanders) to the south of the Westerschelde. Its medieval walls, which were strengthened in the 17th century, have a total circuit of 3.5km/2.25mi. Three old town gates - the Gentse Poort (1780), the Dubbele Poort (1771) and the Bollewerckpoort (1506) - still give access to the town center.
Northeast of Hulst lies the Verdronken Land van Saeftinge, the "Drowned Land of Saeftinge", an area engulfed by the sea 400 years ago which is now a nature reserve. It may be visited only on a conducted tour.
Tips: By tour only.
Guides: Guided tour included with admission.
At the Gentse Poort is a monument with scenes from the popular medieval tale "Reinaert de Vos" ("Reynard the Fox"), which is set partly in Hulst and the surrounding area.
The Town Hall (Stadhuis), with a facade of white dressed stone, was built by Keldermans in 1528-34.
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