Batterij Bamburg - Monument
The Batterij Bamburg in Westende is a special bunker site from the Second World War, located in the peaceful Schuddebeurze nature area. Here, nature, landscape and wartime history come together in an impressive way.
What can you expect at Batterij Bamburg?
- Unique bunker site: Batterij Bamburg was built between 1942 and 1944 by the German occupier as part of the Atlantic Wall. The position lay around 3 kilometres inland and served, among other things, to defend the harbour of Nieuwpoort and the IJzermonding.
- Well-preserved heritage: The site is regarded as one of the most complete and best-preserved field batteries on the Belgian coast. Among the grasslands, bunkers, trenches, gun positions and ammunition rooms can still be recognised.
- Viewing platform on a bunker: A viewing platform has been built on top of an old command bunker. From a height of around 5 metres, you have a lovely view over the bunker site, the dune grasslands and the open landscape of Schuddebeurze.
- Bats and quiet nature: Some bunkers now provide shelter for bats. This makes the site not only historically interesting, but also valuable for nature.
Practical information
- Access: Batterij Bamburg is public and free to visit.
- Lovely short stop: Batterij Bamburg is not a large museum, but a sober and impressive heritage site in the landscape. Ideal for anyone who enjoys bunkers, photography, history or a peaceful walk.
- Parking: Parking a car right next to the bunkers is not possible. A convenient parking spot is near sports hall De Bamburg on Baronstraat. From there, you can walk via the Bamburgstraat towards the bunkers.
Visit Batterij Bamburg for a quiet, impressive look at the Atlantic Wall, right in the nature of Schuddebeurze.
Furthermore Batterij Bamburg is near the following sights: Schuddebeurze (±350 m), Watersporthuis (±1,3 km), Children's farm Lettenhof (±1,6 km), Westgolf Golf Club (±1,7 km) & Albert I Monument (±1,9 km).
For information
Bamburgstraat, Westende
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