Discover Sint-Annaland
Take a guided walk through Sint-Annaland
Sint-Annaland, located on the beautiful island of Tholen, is a busy village that has a lot to offer. With its large marina, connected to the Oosterschelde National Park, it is a lively place with various water (sports) activities. Catering and culinary delights are plentiful, as well as a rich and lively club life. The surrounding polders offer the perfect opportunity for rest and relaxation. Sint-Annaland is an ideal base for real bon vivants.
Welcome to the walking tour of Sint-Annaland! Are you ready to discover what our beautiful core has to offer? During our walks we invite you to increase your knowledge and appreciation for Sint-Annaland. We explore the history and culture of the village and some of its most remarkable buildings and special objects.
A history that reads like an exciting book
In the year 1475 Charles the Bold his half-sister Anne of Burgundy permission to create a salt marsh area near the island Tholen to dike. She founded a church there which she dedicated – and with it the entire village – to her patroness, the holy Anna.
Sint-Annaland is a typical Ring-Voorstraat village with the church in the middle of a ring of houses and barns. There was a harbor on the other side of the Voorstraat. In 1492 a cruciform church was built and an associated monastery. On May 23, 1692, the village was hit by fire. In a short time 56 houses went, one stew, a brewery and 34 barns were lost. The current church dates from 1899. In Sint-Annaland you will find two windmills, including a wooden post mill from 1684-85. This makes it the oldest windmill in Zeeland. The other mill is flour mill The Four Winds from 1847. The former town hall on the Bierensstaat has been home to the regional museum De Meeste since 1973.
It was mainly the many craftsmen who helped to develop Sint-Annaland into what it is today. Especially in harvesting the madder roots people were very skilled here. An orange/red dye was extracted from the roots, which gave color to Europe in the Middle Ages. The village traditionally had many farm workers and numerous small entrepreneurs. That still ensures a lot of liveliness and development urge in this core.
Book a tour
- Length of time: 1,5 hours.
- When: Every day based on guide availability.
- Costs: € 50 per group (maximum 20 people).
- Languages: Dutch, English or German.
- Details: Do you have special interests? Let us know and your guide will respond as best as possible.
If you prefer to go out independently in Sint-Annaland, click here for the Experience & Taste route through Sint-Annaland.
In association with:
Regional Museum De Meeeloos
Book a guided tour through Sint-Annaland: Fill in the interest form and we will contact you as soon as possible.