The churches of Wolphaartsdijk and Oud-Sabbinge were destroyed by the Geuzen and Spanish forces in the 16th century.

The North Sea flood of 1953 affected large areas of Wolphaartsdijk, killing 14 people.

Many tourists enjoy the water sport possibilities at the north situated lake "Veerse Meer".

Here multiple birds are brooding such as the shorebird, cormorant and the Eurasian spoonbill.

The hamlet Oud-Sabbinge less than 1 km west of Wolphaartsdijk, has Sabbinge Castle.