War Museum Switchback

Oorlogsmuseum Switchback in Oostburg tells the story of the battle for and liberation of West Zeeuws-Vlaanderen in autumn 1944. It is named after Operation Switchback, the Canadian operation that freed the area.

What can you expect at Oorlogsmuseum Switchback?

• History: The museum is the life's work of collector Erik Adriaansen, who began collecting Second World War objects as a child. After years of visits by appointment, the permanent exhibition opened in May 1995.
• Collection: Realistically reconstructed wartime scenes display German and Canadian military objects. Photos show the heavy fighting of autumn 1944 around the Westerschelde.
• Liberation: In October and November 1944 Canadian troops fought for weeks in the waterlogged polders to clear access to the port of Antwerp.

Practical information

• Opening hours: Opening is limited: Saturday afternoons in summer (in 2026 from 4 July to 29 August) and extra days during the Canadian Liberation March weekend in early November.
• Ideal for: For anyone keen to learn more about the Second World War in Zeeland.

Oorlogsmuseum Switchback is a personal and moving museum about the liberation of Zeeuws-Vlaanderen.

Furthermore War Museum Switchback is near the following sights: Golfclub Oostburg (±1,2 km), Horse Holiday Stables in Oostburg (±1,5 km), De Blikken (±3,2 km), Museum House 1912 (±4,9 km) & Church of Nieuwvliet (±5,0 km).

For information

Oudestad 16, Oostburg
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