Bergen op Zoom

Bergen op Zoom is a city in the west of the Dutch province of North Brabant in The Netherlands. Situated on the border of neighbouring province Zeeland, the city lies on the hills of the "Brabantse wal", an area heightened over the centuries under influence of the river Schelde and the Sea. The area is dotted with historic estates and large parts of it are natural reserves, making it a fine destination for hikers. Bergen op Zoom is known as pleasant and historic city, packed with monumental buildings, plenty of good shopping opportunities and many welcoming cafés.

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21 places

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Biercafé 't Locomotiefke

It calls itself Curiositeitencafé (curiosity cafe). When you see the interior you'll understand why

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De Bloemkool

De bloemkool is Dutch for The Cauliflower, maybe not an inspiring name but this cosy old restaurant (1797) serves populair dishes with a good quality-price ratio.

Thu-Sat from 18:00, Sun from 12:00, Wed-Fri lunch 12:00-14:30, Mon closedMenu €20-32

De Zoom – Kalmthoutse Heide

A cross-border nature area in the Dutch province of North Brabant and the Belgian province of Antwerp. In the Netherlands the area belongs to the system of national parks. It was established in 2001 and is approximately 37.5 km². The diversity of plants and animals is great, as is the number of insects found in the area.

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Gevangenpoort

Lievevrouwepoort

The Gevangenpoort (prison gate) is the oldest monument of the city. The gate dates from the 14th century and is one of the remaining examples of gates as they were in the Middle Ages in Dutch towns. It is the only remaining city gate in Bergen op Zoom, and a national monument.

Tue-Sun 13:00-16:30€1.50

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Grote Markt

The Grote Markt is the central square of Bergen op Zoom and the oldest part of town. It's surrounded by historical buildings like the Town Hall and Hotel de Draak.

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Hemingway

Hotel De Draak

This is the restaurant of hotel De Draak with a nice terrace on the central square

Menu €45

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IJssalon Crusio

This ice cream parlour has won multiple national awards and is known, besides its ice cream made according to a secret family recipe, for specialty coffee and tea

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Markiezenhof

The Markiezenhof is a late Gothic palace, residence of the lords and later the marquis of Bergen op Zoom. Today it hosts exhibitions, events, and a museum on the history of the city.

Tue-Sun 11:00-17:00€8.50

Ravelijn op den Zoom

The Ravelijn op den Zoom is the only part that remains of the city wall. It is an early eighteenth century fortress with underground passages. Less than 1 km walking distance from the Grote Markt, it is a perfect location for rest or a picnic.

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Sint-Gertrudiskerk

De Peperbus

The oldest part of the church is the body of the tower, which dates from around 1370. The present church building, completed in 1477, was designed by Everaert Spoorwater. He designed a new choir with ambulatory, chapels and side chapels in the ship in the style of Brabant Gothic.

Tue-Sun 13:00-16:30€1.50

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Stadhuis

Town hall

A late Gothic building origin from 1398. Several city fires put the building to ashes. The current composite building dates from 1600.

Tue-Thu Sat Sun 13:00-16:30

Theater De Maagd

This theatre in the historic heart of Bergen op Zoom owes its atmosphere with the international architecture award-winning transformation from church to theater. De Maagd offers over 100 performances per season and is a popular location for meetings and events

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Zwijnshoofd

Owned by the same family since the opening in 1880. It has a 200-seat theatre.

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Carnival

During carnival Bergen op Zoom is renamed to Krabbegat (Crab Hole). Traditionally the carnival revelers wear a scarf of lace curtain and a red handkerchief.

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Fort de Roovere

An earthen fort, part of the Dutch Water Line - a series of water-based defences built in 1628 against Spanish attackers.

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Moses Bridge

Loopgraafbrug

Access bridge to the fort is submerged in water and thus appears to divide the moat's waters.

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The Brabantse wal

The Brabant shore is a hilly area south of Bergen op Zoom that separates the clay area of Zeeland and the sandy soils of Brabant. This creates a very diverse presence of plant and bird species. The Kraaijenberg, a beautifully situated hill, and Mattemburgh estate are located here. The estate includes a beautiful English and French garden, pond, English Tea House, coach houses and Orangery.

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