Frequently asked questions about amenities in Renesse

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

The local tourist office Renesse is permanently closed since 1 January 2020.

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The old / former (visiting) address was:
[b]VVV Renesse
Roelandsweg 3b
4325 CR Renesse
Tel. +31 111 463 446
Email visit@zeeland.com / renesse@vvvzeeland.nl

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How do I pay on the bus in Renesse 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 Renesse on the page route to Renesse.

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

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

• Searching: search funda for Renesse or for the municipality of Schouwen-Duiveland 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.

Are shops and restaurants in Renesse open at Whitsun?

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

• Supermarket: Jumbo Wilhelminaweg (open on Sundays). Holiday hours only appear on the supermarket's website shortly beforehand, so check them just before Whitsun.
• Food and drink: restaurants and terraces are open as usual at Whitsun and it gets busy, so book ahead, especially for dinner. More tips under food and drink.
• Parking: Whitsun is a busy weekend on the coast; arrive early or check in advance where you can park.

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

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.

How do I contact the business association of Renesse?

The Renesse business association (Ondernemersvereniging) presents itself as Renesse Aan Zee; the contact form on their website will get your question to the right person.

• Contact: renesseaanzee.nl.
• Postal address: Postbus 40, 4325 ZH Renesse, tel. +31 111 464 646.

Where is the nearest Catholic church to Renesse?

Renesse itself has no Catholic church; in season the nearest is the tourist church O.L.V. ter Zee in Burgh-Haamstede, about 5 km away.

• O.L.V. ter Zee: Serooskerkseweg 2, Burgh-Haamstede; Sunday service at 10 am during the tourist season.
• All year round: the Sint-Willibrorduskerk, Hoge Molenstraat 86 in Zierikzee.
• Services: current times on rkschouwenduiveland.nl.

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

Most shops, museums and attractions in Renesse 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 Renesse, 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.

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

Yes, in the municipality of Schouwen-Duiveland shops may open on Sundays and public holidays, so also on Easter Sunday and Easter Monday; most shops in Renesse 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 Wilhelminaweg (open on Sundays). Holiday hours only appear on the supermarket's website shortly beforehand, so check them just before Easter.
• Food and drink: restaurants and terraces are open as usual at Easter and it gets busy, so book ahead, especially for dinner. More tips under food and drink.
• Easter dip: on Easter Sunday participants of the annual Easter dip run into the sea from the beach at Julianahoeve.

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

You indicate that you have lost or found something.

If you have lost something you can report this at the municipality Schouwen-Duiveland (https://www.schouwen-duiveland.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) Renesse, you can inquire the local municipality Schouwen-Duiveland. 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 indoor swimming pool to Renesse?

The nearest public indoor pool is at Laco Sportcentrum in Zierikzee, about 15 km from Renesse.

• Address: Lange Blokweg 27A, 4301 NW Zierikzee.
• Pool: a competition pool, a pool with an adjustable floor and a children's pool with a slide; swimming times on laco.eu.
• Holiday parks: several parks in and around Renesse have their own (indoor) pool; see swimming pools in Renesse.

Are the shops in Renesse open on 11 November?

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

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

Where is the nearest holiday dialysis centre to Renesse?

The nearest holiday dialysis centre is Vakantiedialyse Zeeland, run by Adrz hospital at the De Banjaard holiday park in Kamperland, about 25 km from Renesse.

• 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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Where can you rent a bike in Renesse?

All information about cycling and bike rental in Renesse 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.

Is there a public sauna in Renesse?

The nearest public sauna is BLUE Spa Haamstede, Torenweg 10 in Burgh-Haamstede, about 7 km from Renesse.

• Also: BLUE Wellnessresort Zeeland in Kamperland, on Noord-Beveland.

Where is the nearest hospital in Renesse?

All medical addresses in Renesse 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 exchange, refill or buy (camping) gas bottles near Renesse?

A good place for gas bottles is Kampeercentrum Mechielsen in Noordwelle, about 3 km from Renesse.

• Address: Bouwmansweg 18, 4328 SN Noordwelle, tel. +31 111 769 023, mechielsen.eu.
• Gas filling station: you can have your gas bottle refilled or exchanged here; open from 1 March to 1 November, Monday to Saturday, 10 am to 5 pm.
• Other sales points: find an address nearby with the Benegas bottle finder or the Primagaz dealer locator.

Is carnival celebrated in Renesse?

No, carnival is not celebrated in Renesse or anywhere else on Schouwen-Duiveland.

• Nearby: carnival is celebrated on Zuid-Beveland, for example in Kwadendamme, in Zeeuws-Vlaanderen and in West Brabant.

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

Yes, Renesse has a large Jumbo on Wilhelminaweg, close to the centre.

• Jumbo Renesse: Wilhelminaweg 1, 4325 BD Renesse, tel. +31 111 418 390; current opening hours on jumbo.com.
• Nearby: there is an Albert Heijn and an Aldi in Burgh-Haamstede, about 5 km away.

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Which campsites in Renesse are suitable for young people?

Renesse has special youth campsites as well as campsites that welcome both families and young people; you will find an overview on the page young people in Renesse.

• Staying overnight: campsites are by far the most popular way for young people to stay in Renesse.
• Rules: many campsites have a minimum age or their own rules for groups; check this before you book.
• All campsites: see also campsites in Renesse.

Where can I find a paediatrician in Renesse?

All medical addresses in Renesse 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 nearest police station to Renesse?

Renesse has no police station of its own; the nearest station is in Zierikzee, about 15 km away.

• 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.
• Zierikzee police station: Kerkhof 5, 4301 BZ Zierikzee; open on Tuesdays only, from 8 am to 5 pm, on other days by appointment.
• Online: reporting a theft, for example, is often also possible via politie.nl.

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Where can I watch football in a bar in Renesse?

Big matches, such as the World Cup, the European Championship and the Champions League, are shown in several bars in the centre of Renesse, for example at Eetcafé Anders.

• Eetcafé Anders: Hogezoom 183, Renesse; shows major tournaments, including German matches.
• Nightlife area: most bars are around Hogezoom and Lange Reke; see also food and drink in Renesse.
• Tip: it fills up quickly for important matches; arrive early or ask whether you can book.

Is there a coffeeshop in Renesse?

No, there is no coffeeshop in Renesse or anywhere else on Schouwen-Duiveland; the nearest is High Life in Goes, about 40 km away.

• Address: Wijngaardstraat 60-62, Goes, on the edge of the town centre.
• Entry: 18 and over only, with valid ID.
• Note: smoking cannabis in the street or on the beach is prohibited in many municipalities.

Are the shops in Renesse open on Sundays?

Renesse is a lively coastal town with a bustling centre, where the main streets Hoogezoom, De Zoom, Zeeanemoonweg, and Lange Reke form the primary shopping and entertainment areas. Here, you'll find a wide range of shops, cosy restaurants, and charming terraces – perfect for a day out. Additionally, the large Jumbo supermarket is located in this area, making it easy to do your shopping.

For visitors arriving by car, we recommend parking at the spacious Transferium car park. From here, you'll reach the centre of Renesse in no time and can enjoy everything this popular seaside resort has to offer.

Sunday Shopping

In Renesse, shops are allowed to open every Sunday. Many shops are also open on Sundays, though not all shopkeepers take advantage of this opportunity.

The standard opening hours on public holidays and shopping Sundays in in Renesse are from 12:00 to 17:00.

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

Renesse is a place in the municipality of Schouwen-Duiveland. Below you will find the address and contact details:

Gemeente Schouwen-Duiveland
Laan van St. Hilaire 2
4301 SH Zierikzee
tel. +31 111-452000
e-mail. gemeente@schouwen-duiveland.nl
web. https://www.schouwen-duiveland.nl/

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Where is a pharmacy in Renesse?

All medical addresses in Renesse 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.

Is there a launderette in Renesse?

There is no public launderette in Renesse; the nearest ones are in Burgh-Haamstede, about 5 km away, and in Zierikzee.

• Burgh-Haamstede: self-service launderette on the De Roterij business park, by the petrol station; open day and night.
• Wash-ME Zierikzee: at Autobedrijf Legemaate, Boerenweg 4 in Zierikzee; self-service, with large machines for duvets and the like.
• 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 gynaecologist or midwife in Renesse?

All medical addresses in Renesse 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.

How can we get married in Renesse?

If you want to get married in Renesse, you arrange this through the municipality of Schouwen-Duiveland.

• 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.schouwen-duiveland.nl/

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