Bergen op Zoom

Imagine: a city shedding its fortress walls and opening itself up to the future. That is precisely what is happening in Bergen op Zoom happened after 1870. At that time, the fortifications gradually disappeared, and the city could finally breathe – and grow. The industrial revolution knocked, the railway line between Roosendaal and Vlissingen attracted new opportunities, and the city transformed into a bustling centre of progress.

During this walk, you'll take a look at the architectural treasures which rose between 1870 and 1970: buildings that speak of ambition, innovation, and at times, the scars of history. Thus, the Brabant architect Van Genk a leading role in the story. His signature can be found in notable buildings, such as the one at the Stations Road – the connecting link between the station and the city centre. His designs, along with those of his contemporaries, give the route a unique character.

But the city also experienced dark moments. The World War Two The V1 bombs intended for Antwerp missed their target and struck holes in the city centre. In the 1950s, these gaps were filled with new, often modern buildings – you'll encounter those too during the tour.

Be surprised by the Stories behind the façades, the alternating styles and the way Bergen op Zoom has reinvented itself over a century. Have fun and instructive moments desired