Museum het Bolwerk
Discover the history of the border region at Museum Het Bolwerk
The border region between Zeeland and Flanders has a fascinating and turbulent history. For centuries, the area was regularly at the centre of international conflicts.
At Museum Het Bolwerk, discover how local residents defended themselves against various enemies throughout history. From the Roman fort in Aardenburg to the bunkers from the Second World War, different periods of the region's history come to life.
The museum focuses particularly on the Eighty Years' War and the famous Staats-Spaanse Linies, with their forts, defensive earthworks and fortified towns. Today, many of these historic defence structures have been transformed into unique nature areas, home to rare plants and animals.