Discover the city with a guide
You truly discover Bergen op Zoom with a city guide. Behind the historic facades and atmospheric squares lies a story not immediately apparent. With an experienced...
Category Monuments
Mozesbrug – Fort de Roovere
Visitor tip: combine a visit to the Moses Bridge with a walk over the fortifications and a climb up the Pompeius Tower for a beautiful view of the Brabant landscape. General information…
Government House
This spot in the heart of Bergen op Zoom has been a hive of activity for almost eight centuries. From old archives, we know that a hospice already existed here in 1246…
Pepper pot
The Peperbus, the famous tower of St. Gertrude's Church on the Grote Markt, is perhaps the very symbol of Bergen op Zoom. Those who climb the 183 steps to the top will be rewarded…
The dragon
On the Grote Markt in Bergen op Zoom stands one of the city's most recognisable buildings: De Draak. This special building has been around since the Middle Ages and is already...
Dive into Bergen's history with Stichting In den Scherminckel in 2026
Archaeology Tour Hidden Fortress
The Stichting In den Scherminckel organises an Archaeology Tour to the Hidden Fortress every month. A visit to the Hidden Fortress begins at the ArcheoHotspot in Bergen op Zoom. Here you will begin your exploration.
Climb the Pepperbus and discover the Gradatus Tower Room in Bergen op Zoom
The iconic Peperbus, belonging to the St. Gertrude's Church in Bergen op Zoom, offers more than just a beautiful view. The Peperbus is centuries old. You can taste and see that, especially when…
The Maagd Theatre
On Bergen op Zoom's Grote Markt stands a striking white building with a rich history: De Maagd. Once a Catholic church, the Holy Virgin church, it...
Thick tree
Right in the middle of Gouvernementsplein stands a true urban legend: the Thick Tree. This majestic plane tree is a fixed landmark for many people from Bergen. “Let's meet at the Thick Tree,” you hear...
Audio City Walk ‘Potteriekes Tour’
Stroll through the ‘Potteriekes’ neighbourhood, where potters were located in the Middle Ages, at your own pace, and discover what soil secrets have been found there during excavations. In the meantime, enjoy…
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