Het Watersnoodhuis

The Watersnoodhuis, located in the former town hall De Stove in Stavenisse, brings the night of the flood on 1 February 1953 to life. Through photographs, newspaper reports, and personal testimonies, it makes the impact on Tholen and Sint Philipsland tangible.

51.58770191995, 4.0128653657159

Things to do

  • View the exhibition “Then & Now” featuring historical and contemporary photographs.
  • Compare locations from 1953 with their present-day appearance.
  • Read original newspaper articles from the time of the disaster.
  • Discover the personal stories behind photographs and news reports.
  • Reflect on the impact of water on the landscape and community.

Practical information

  • Location: Voorstraat 42, 4696 BK Stavenisse.
  • Opening hours (May to October): Wednesday 14:00–16:30, Saturday 13:30–16:00.
  • Visit https://watersnoodhuisstavenisse.nl/ for full information.

What this place tells us about the Geopark

The Watersnoodhuis reveals how the landscape and community of Zeeland were changed forever in a single night. Here, the power of water becomes visible, as well as the resilience of local people and the enduring connection between humans, dikes, and the delta.