Skip to content
Westkapelle Lighthouse – Lighthouse Westkapelle Hoog R04📷 Marc Ryckaert, CC BY 3.0

Westkapelle Lighthouse

Westkapelle, Netherlands

History

A former church tower turned lighthouse, standing behind the great sea dike of Walcheren. A Sherman tank on the dike recalls the 1944 bombing that flooded the island.

Nearest town
Westkapelle, Netherlands
Category
History & culture
GPS
51.5295, 3.4403

Hours, fees and access change. Confirm with the operator or park before you go.

Good to know

Best time to go

JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec

The most pleasant months are usually June–September. Still fine, with some compromises, in May and October. Cold, short days in January–February. (Estimate from long-term temperature averages, terrain and pass seasons)

Getting there

  • Netherlands: No motorway tolls for cars. 100 km/h on motorways between 6:00 and 19:00.

Featured in these trip guides

Zeeland and the Delta Works – body of water beside green trees and wind millsPhoto by Vishwas Katti on Unsplash
N57
Coasts & islands

Zeeland and the Delta Works

130 km7 stops3 days

Nearby

Zwin Nature Park – Zwin Natuurpark R15© Marc Ryckaert · CC BY-SA 4.0
Nature

Zwin Nature Park

Knokke-Heist, Belgium
Vrouwenpolder (NL), Oosterscheldekering -- 2022 -- 5023© Dietmar Rabich · CC BY-SA 4.0
Editor's pick
Oddities

Oosterscheldekering

Neeltje Jans, Netherlands
Markt, Bruges – aerial photograph of townPhoto by Dan V on Unsplash
History

Markt, Bruges

Bruges, Belgium
Atlantikwall Raversyde – Bang Bang , raversyde 2020© Jonasvansteenkiste · CC BY-SA 4.0
History

Atlantikwall Raversyde

Ostend, Belgium

Campsites nearby

  • Minicamping BoudewijnskerkeCampsite
    3 km from Westkapelle Lighthouse
    TentsCaravansMotorhomesElectricityDrinking waterShowersToilets
    WebsiteOSMAdd to trip
  • Zeeuws KnoopjeCampsite
    5 km from Westkapelle Lighthouse · 20 pitches
    TentsCaravansElectricityDrinking waterShowersToiletsWaste disposal
    WebsiteOSMAdd to trip
  • Minicamping WerendijkeCampsite
    5 km from Westkapelle Lighthouse
    TentsCaravansElectricityDrinking waterShowersToiletsWaste disposal
    WebsiteOSMAdd to trip
  • Camping de MeerpaalCampsite
    6 km from Westkapelle Lighthouse
    TentsCaravansMotorhomesElectricityDrinking waterShowersToilets
    WebsiteOSMAdd to trip
  • Strandcamping ValkenisseCampsite
    6 km from Westkapelle Lighthouse · 30 pitches
    TentsCaravansElectricityDrinking waterShowersToiletsWaste disposal
    WebsiteOSMAdd to trip
  • VictoriaCampsite
    8 km from Westkapelle Lighthouse
    TentsCaravansElectricityDrinking waterShowersToiletsWaste disposal
    WebsiteOSMAdd to trip

All campsites in Netherlands · Campsite data: © OpenStreetMap contributors, ODbL 1.0 · Updated October 3, 2026

FAQs

Where is Westkapelle Lighthouse?

Westkapelle Lighthouse is in Westkapelle, Netherlands, at GPS 51.5295, 3.4403. It is about 12 km from Middelburg.

Can you camp near Westkapelle Lighthouse?

Yes. The nearest campsite listed in OpenStreetMap is 't Hoekje, about 2 km away; within 25 km there are 250 campsites and motorhome stopovers.

Which road trips pass Westkapelle Lighthouse?

Westkapelle Lighthouse is a stop on these CampingSpirit trip guides: Zeeland and the Delta Works.

What is there to see near Westkapelle Lighthouse?

Places worth a stop nearby: Zwin Nature Park (19 km), Oosterscheldekering (22 km), Markt, Bruges (39 km) and Atlantikwall Raversyde (55 km).

When is the best time to visit Westkapelle Lighthouse?

The most pleasant months are usually June–September. Still fine, with some compromises, in May and October. (Estimate from long-term temperature averages, terrain and pass seasons)