Museum het Bolwerk
Discover the history of the Zeeuws-Vlaanderen border region
Discover the fascinating history of the Zeeuws-Vlaanderen border region at Museum Het Bolwerk in IJzendijke. For centuries, this area was a frontline during international conflicts, and traces of this turbulent history can still be seen in the landscape today.
From Roman forts to the Staats-Spaanse Linies
The museum takes you on a journey through time, from the Roman castellum in Aardenburg to the bunkers of the Second World War. Particular attention is given to the Eighty Years’ War and the famous Staats-Spaanse Linies, featuring forts, defensive earthworks and fortified towns.
Where history and nature come together
Many of these historic defensive structures are now beautiful nature reserves, providing a home to a wide variety of plants and animals. Museum Het Bolwerk offers a fascinating insight into the way history and nature are closely connected in Zeeuws-Vlaanderen.