Discover Oost-Souburg – History and Landscape

Oost-Souburg combines history and landscape. The surrounding area also includes forts, the Hellenburg ruins and several islands. Anyone interested in the history of Oost-Souburg can choose between churches, a mill and a castle complex in the village, and between forts, ruins and islands in the surrounding area.

Ringburg and Canal History

The Ringburg of Souburg is still visible in the landscape today and is a protected archaeological monument. The construction of the canal through Walcheren from 1869 to 1873 meant that Oost-Souburg and West-Souburg were subsequently connected only by a bridge.

Churches and Carolingian Castle

The church at Oranjeplein 2 has a three-aisled nave dating from the 15th century. At the Open Haven church, completion and the history of the tower belong to different centuries: the church was completed in 1250, while its tower dates from the 14th century. Open Haven is also located in Oost-Souburg and is one of the village’s churches. Following extensive restoration in 2007, Open Haven is particularly suitable for cultural events. The Carolingian castle in Oost-Souburg dates from the last quarter of the 9th century. Thus, the village contains both religious buildings and a castle complex, each with its own historical details.

Molen De Pere: Windmill and Milling Operations

Molen De Pere stands on Kanaalstraat in Oost-Souburg. The grain mill dates from 1725 and was built as a round stone Dutch windmill. Its wingspan is 22.70 metres. At Molen De Pere, the year of construction, the precisely described design and ongoing milling operations come together. Following extensive restoration in 1987, it is once again fully capable of milling and is operated by a professional miller almost daily. Visitors can buy various types of flour at Molen De Pere.

Forts, Ruins and Islands in the Surrounding Area

Fort Rammekens, a fort, is located in the immediate vicinity of Oost-Souburg. Fort Frederik Hendrik and Fort Willem I are also located in the surrounding area and are likewise forts. Hellenburg, a ruin, is located in the wider regional area. The surrounding landscape includes Lemmerplaat, Arneplaat, Spieringplaat and Haringvreter, each an island. Fort Rammekens, Fort Frederik Hendrik and Fort Willem I are located in the surrounding area as forts; Hellenburg is located in the wider regional area as a ruin. The spatial references are differentiated accordingly: Fort Rammekens is in the immediate vicinity, Fort Frederik Hendrik and Fort Willem I are in the surrounding area, and Hellenburg is in the wider regional area.

Cycling Route and Karolingenmarkt

On the Kanaalroute, it is worth cycling on through Oost-Souburg to the end of Kanaalstraat. The Kanaalroute runs to the end of Kanaalstraat, where Molen De Pere also stands. Anyone wishing to combine cycling with local history can regard the route’s mill location on Kanaalstraat as a specific local reference point. Oost-Souburg’s fair is called Karolingenmarkt.

Further Destinations

Further destinations: Vlissingen and Ritthem.

To the higher-level travel overview: Vlissingen.