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FAQ - City Walks

The Short Introduction Walk (2.5 km) is most often recommended because the route passes five of the main monuments in 30 minutes: the Grote Markt, Markiezenhof, Gevangenpoort, St. Gertrude's Church, and the Harbour Quarter. For those with more time, the digitally guided Historical City Walk (3 km, approx. 1.5 hours) is the most informative choice.

The Short Introductory Walk is most suitable for families with young children: flat, short, pushchair-friendly and paved. Families with older children often choose the City Centre Art Route or the Potteriekes Round Audio Tour.

The city walks in Bergen op Zoom range from 60 minutes (Short Introduction Walk, 2.5 km) to 1.5 hours (Northern Sculptures Walking Route 4 km). Most routes can be completed within 1 to 1.5 hours.

The four digital city walks and the audio tour are free of charge. For a guided city walk with an accredited city guide, you pay from €6.00 per person via Stadsgidsen Bergen op Zoom; children under 12 go free.
Maps on paper, as obtainable from the Tourist Information Centre, are sometimes free, but for some, a charge is made.

Most city walks start on the Grote Markt or at the VVV Brabantse Wal near the Markiezenhof. Unless otherwise indicated. 

The Lievensberg Park walking route starts at the park's main entrance on the east side of town near Villa Heidetuin where you can also go during the day for coffee, tea, a drink, and lunch. 

The main monuments along the city walks are: the 17th-century old town hall, the Markiezenhof (16th-century city palace), the Gevangenpoort (c. 1330), the Sint-Gertrudis Church with the Peperbus tower, and the Harbour Quarter.

A Overview of the 12 most important monuments is available.

Yes, guided city tours are provided by Stadsgidsen Bergen op Zoom. Available themes are the historical tour, the fortress tour and the Carnival tour. A guided tour lasts 90-120 minutes and is suitable for groups of 4 or more people. Bookings via stadsgidsen-bergenopzoom.nl.

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