Handzame

Handzame Essentials

Handzame and its neighboring hamlet Edewalle offer a glimpse into West Flemish rural history through architectural landmarks and natural landscapes. The village is anchored by the neo-Gothic Sint-Hadrianuskerk and the regional heritage site of Boerenburgershuis Dewulf. Historic preservation is evident in the rare noodwoning (emergency house), while the Ruidenberg provides elevated views over the surrounding polders. The GNOP Gebied protects local wetland ecosystems, completing a circuit that highlights both the religious heritage and the agricultural character of the region.