Het Bolwerk, Markt 28, 4515 BB IJzendijke, Nederland

Museum het Bolwerk

The border region of Zeeland and Flanders has a rich and fascinating history, often finding itself on the front line during international conflicts.

At Museum Het Bolwerk, you’ll discover how locals defended themselves over the centuries – from the Roman fortress in Aardenburg to the bunkers of the Second World War.

The focus lies on the Eighty Years’ War and the Staats-Spaanse Linies, featuring forts, ramparts, and fortified towns. Today, many of these historic sites have been transformed into beautiful nature areas, home to rare plants and wildlife.