Culture and history in Moerdijk
Culture and history in Moerdijk
Surrounded by forts and vast polders
The glorious past of Moerdijk has left its mark. Go on an adventure through the Defense Line of Willemstad along forts, bunkers, cannons, and powder houses. Discover beautiful nature areas with historical significance in the region.
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Discover a centuries-old dam
Discover a centuries-old dam
Step back in time at the dam De Stenen Poppen from 1583. This structure protected the fortified town of Klundert.
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Over the overflow culvert
Over the overflow culvert
Walk across this vaulted lock from 1769 and several other locks in the main wall of Klundert.
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In the footsteps of monarchs
In the footsteps of monarchs
Fort Bovensluis is part of the Defense Line of Willemstad and was intended to provide cover for Fort De Ruijter, now known as Fort Sabina.
Sweetness in Zevenbergen
Zevenbergen is known as a sugar town and, at its peak, had no less than four sugar factories. This impressive industrial heritage site on the river Roode Vaart teaches you all about the history of sugar production.
Historic spots in Moerdijk
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Explore all 4 museums
Explore all 4 museums
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Visit historic churches
Visit historic churches
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The history of our sugar
The history of our sugar
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Historic fortresses route
Historic fortresses route
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Historic fortresses route
Historic fortresses route
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Swedish Flood Disaster House
Experience the tension of the disaster at the Flood museum in Heijningen.
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History of Zevenbergen
Discover the historical life in the old sugar city of Zevenbergen.
Tours through history
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Explore the Defense Line
Explore the Defense Line
Marvel at the highlights on an eight-kilometer hike and immerse yourself in the historic atmosphere.
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Take a tour
Take a tour
This route is dedicated to the Flood Disaster that hit West Brabant hard in 1953.
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1 line with 1001 discoveries
1 line with 1001 discoveries
Choose from road trip 4 tours along the oldest, longest, and most used inundation line in the Netherlands.
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Audio tour along extraordinary places
Audio tour along extraordinary places
Stroll past locations where sugar extraction used to play a significant role in Zevenbergen.