Welcome to the site of Polderhuis Westkapelle, Dike- and War museum. You can find the Polderhuis at the foot of the sturdy sea-dike in Westkapelle. A museum where you will be taken back to the lively history of Westkapelle and Walcheren. The museum is easily accessible for wheelchairs. There is an elevator and two wheelchairs for general use. For disabled people there is a special toilet and alongside of the museum a special parking place. For opening hours and entrance click here.

• the Vikings once infested Westkapelle?
• the dikers carried the large whimstones on their shoulders?
• Westkapelle an important bastion of the German occupiers was?
• people of Westkapelle are eager and good singers?
• famous artists found the light of Zealand in Westkapelle?
• you can find out all this and more in the Polderhuis in Westkapelle?

In the shop in the museum you will find books, special souvenirs and typical products of Westkapelle.

In the Polderhuis you also can enjoy a cup of coffee and a snack. The exhibitions in the coffee room change from time to time; you can read an old newspaper or a book or album from the portfolio.

In the garden various activities are organised during the Summer, e.g. garden fairs or a concert. The garden serves as a little museum, with remainders of the City of Benares, a landing craft and a monument.

From the watch-tower you have a splendid view over the village and the sea. The tower is only accessible through the museum.

Click here for a phototour of the surroundings of the Polderhuis or here for a phototour of the museum.