Climb the 183 steps of the Peperbus, the church tower of the Sint Gertrudiskerk on the Grote Markt in Bergen op Zoom. Once at the top, enjoy the magnificent view! During the climb, you can take a rest and visit torenkamer Gradatus. In clear weather, you can even see as far as Antwerp. The guides of Stadsgidsen Bergen op Zoom will show you the way and know everything about the Sint Gertrudiskerk.

The Peperbus got its current shape in the years 1750-1752. In those years, the church was rebuilt as a result of the shelling of the city by the French in 1747. The shelling and siege by the French lead to the fall of the Bergen op Zoom fortress. The fortress of Bergen op Zoom, designed by Menno van Coehoorn, was previously considered impregnable. It was nicknamed La Pucelle.

Opening hours

Open from 26 April 2026 to 26 October 2026, every Tuesday to Saturday from 10.00 am to 4.30 pm. And on Sundays from 1.00 pm to 4.30 pm. The last ascent of the tower is at 3.45 pm.

From 1 November 2026 to 26 April 2027, open on Saturdays and Sundays from 1.00 pm to 4.30 pm. The last ascent of the tower is at 3.45 pm.

The monument is not open to visitors during hire events or when services are taking place.

For safety reasons, children under the age of 5 (or shorter than 1 metre) are not permitted to climb the Peperbus.