Plompe Tower - Monument

The Plompe Tower (or Plompetoren), located by the Eastern Scheldt near Burgh-Haamstede, is an impressive monument full of history and natural beauty.

What can you expect at the Plompe Tower?

• Stunning View: The tower offers breathtaking views over the National Park Eastern Scheldt, the vast polders, and the North Sea.
• A Rich Past: The 23-metre-high tower dates from the 15th century and was once part of a church built by Lodewijk van Gruuthuse. It is the only remnant of the village of Koudekerke, which disappeared beneath the waves of the Eastern Scheldt.
• Unique Location: Situated just inside the dike, the Plompe Tower forms part of the Eastern Scheldt dike profile, giving it a special place in the landscape.
• Nature and Culture: The tower and its surroundings are rich in local flora and fauna, and the history is brought to life through exhibitions and stories.
• Beacon for Shipping: Once, the tower served as a beacon for the busy shipping routes to Antwerp, a reminder of its strategic location on the Eastern Scheldt.
• Seals and Birds: You can often spot seals resting on the sandbanks and countless birds feeding in the tidal area.

Features

• Name: Plompe Tower
• Year of construction: 1468
• National monument: Since 1967
• Accessible to the public: Yes, as a viewing tower.

Practical Information

• Visit: The tower is freely accessible. Inside, you will find a small exhibition about the drowned village and the nature surrounding the Eastern Scheldt.
• Parking: There is ample parking directly next to the tower, along the Plompetorenweg.
• Walking Route: The 3.5-kilometre ‘Around Plompe Tower’ route by Natuurmonumenten lets you explore the vast landscape.
• Photo Spot: A favourite location among photographers thanks to its blend of cultural history and natural beauty.

Furthermore Plompe Tower is near the following sights: Passenger Ship the Onrust (±1,5 km), Creek Area De Schelphoek (±2,5 km), Viewing tower Schelphoek (±2,5 km), Pony Adventures Haamstede (±2,5 km) & Pancake Mill De Graanhalm (±2,8 km).

For information

Koudekerkseweg 12, Burgh-Haamstede