
Hidden gems in Burgh-Haamstede
Between the dunes and the Oosterschelde, the area around Burgh-Haamstede has quiet spots that many visitors skip.
Slot Haamstede: in the heart of Burgh-Haamstede, opposite the church, lies Slot Haamstede, surrounded by a moat and with a 13th-century keep. Zeepeduinen: the Viewing Platform Zeepeduinen looks out over rolling dune tops and open valleys in the Kop van Schouwen Natura 2000 area. Schelphoek tower: the Viewing tower Schelphoek stands on a concrete caisson used to close dyke breaches after the 1953 flood disaster; panels around the tower tell the story.- Ring fort: on the Hoge Burgh stands the Ringwalburg, a round earthen fort from the late 9th century, built to protect local people from Viking raids. Forts like this had a circular rampart with a palisade, a moat and just one entrance. It was restored between 2001 and 2007 and is freely accessible at any time.
Practical tips
These tips help you get even more out of your visit to Burgh Haamstede.
- Tides: plan a beach walk or a bike ride along the coast with the tide table.
- The weather: the weather page shows the forecast and hours of sunshine for the coming days.
- By bike: most sights are easy to reach by bike.
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