Fort van Ertbrand

Fort van Ertbrand stands within a 90-hectare natural area, featuring a protective moat and connecting the forests of Brasschaat, Kapellen, and Kalmthoutse Heide park.

Built between 1908 and 1912, the fort reached its full military capacity with 500 personnel in August 1914, before being evacuated during the German occupation of Antwerp.

The fort currently serves as a protected heritage site and nature reserve, managed by Natuurpunt Antwerpen Noord, preserving both military history and natural ecosystems.

Access to Fort van Ertbrand requires a guided tour with certified fort and bat specialists, while the surrounding forest paths remain open for walking throughout the year.

The Belgian Demining Service used the fort after World War II for the controlled destruction of explosives, mines, and ammunition.

Location: Kapellen

Part of: national redoubt of Belgium

Address: Oude Galgenstraat

GPS coordinates: 51.34750,4.42611

Latest update: May 27, 2025 17:44