The Plompe Toren is a 15th-century church tower, a national monument in the Zuidkust van Schouwen nature area. It once stood in the middle of the prosperous village of Koudekerke. Floods swallowed the village; only the tower survived and served as a beacon for shipping on the Oosterschelde. From the viewing platform at 23 metres you look out over the salt-marsh fields, the enclosed polders and the Oosterschelde.
What can you do here?
- Climb the tower and enjoy the view over the Oosterschelde.
- Birdwatching: in spring redshanks, black-tailed godwits and avocets, in winter thousands of barnacle and brent geese.
- Walk or cycle along the Oosterschelde dike.
Practical
- Address: Koudekerkseweg 12, 4328 NP Burgh-Haamstede.
- Managed by Natuurmonumenten. Please check the current opening hours and access on the website beforehand.
- You have to climb the tower to reach the viewing platform.
- Website: natuurmonumenten.nl.
