Westkapelle Lighthouse
Het Hoge Licht, Westkapelle
A lighthouse converted from a medieval church bell tower, standing in the middle of this dike town. From the top you can see the North Sea dike and Walcheren.
The 'High Lamp' was originally the tower of the 15th-century Saint Willibrord church. After the church burned down, the tower was converted into a lighthouse in 1818, and it is still in use today. In summer you can climb the tower (about 200 steps, fee charged). On the western side of town, the Westkapelle Sea Dike is one of the most famous sea dikes in the Netherlands. During the Second World War, in 1944, the Allies breached this dike to liberate Walcheren. Today the dike features a Sherman tank memorial and the Dikes and War museum.
Opening hours
Summer, about 10:00–17:00 (check official site)
Nearby sights
- Zoutelande Beach
- Domburg Beach
- Vlissingen Boulevard
- MuZEEum
- Cadzand-Bad
- Middelburg City Hall
- Zeeuws Museum
- Middelburg Abbey & Lange Jan