Provinciedomein Raversijde - Atlantikwall - Walraversijde - memoriaal prins Karel

The Atlantic Wall Museum at Raversijde displays German coastal fortifications with bunkers, trenches, and artillery positions built along the Belgian shore. The complex contains sixty interconnected bunkers and observation posts linked by underground corridors and trench systems.

German forces built this defensive system between 1942 and 1944 to prevent Allied landings on the European coast. The complex reflects how these fortifications evolved over time as military tactics and threats changed throughout the war.

The site is named after Prince Charles of Belgium, who championed its preservation as a memorial after the war ended. Walking through the bunkers, you sense how soldiers experienced daily life within these concrete structures during occupation.

Visitors can walk through interconnected underground passages and explore the bunkers from the inside. Most structures remain accessible on foot, though some areas are narrow or have low ceilings.

The site preserves restored gun batteries from different eras, with structures from World War I standing alongside those from World War II. This layering reveals how military architecture and strategy shifted dramatically across the decades.

Location: Raversijde

Location: Ostend

Address: Nieuwpoortsesteenweg 636

Website: http://raversyde.be

GPS coordinates: 51.20099,2.84637

Latest update: December 6, 2025 17:42