Yser Tower Diksmuide

At 84 metres tall, the Yser Tower in Diksmuide is the highest war monument in Belgium and a central symbol of the Flemish peace movement. The monument stands beside the river Yser, on a spot that was the scene of bitter battles during the First World War. The accompanying museum guides you through the history of the Yser front, the Belgian peace movement, and the international story of war and remembrance.

The complex was recently completely renovated and is now largely wheelchair accessible. The entrance is step-free and the reception desk is at an adapted height. A spacious lift travels up to the panoramic hall at the very top of the tower, from where you have an exceptional view across the Yser plain to the Westhoek and, on a clear day, even as far as the sea. The exhibition floors in between are all laid out level, with wide passages and adapted height-friendly lighting.

Accessible toilets are present on the ground floor, on the second floor and in the panoramic hall. Audio guides with adapted carrying positions are available in four languages. The surrounding crypt and the Pax Gate are reachable via level paths. The large car park at the tower has eight disabled spaces, all a short distance from the main entrance.

After your visit you can travel by level roads to the centre of Diksmuide, which lies on the other side of the Yser. You reach the town centre via a wheelchair-friendly bridge. The market square, with its belfry and town hall, is fifteen minutes away by wheelchair. Combine half a day at the Yser Tower with lunch at one of the accessible brasseries on the market square.