Ouvrage Schoenenbourg
Ouvrage Schoenenbourg, Military museum and fort in Hunspach, France.
The Schoenenbourg fortification extends through an underground network of tunnels spanning three kilometers with eight operational blocks at thirty meters depth.
The fort withstood intense bombardment during World War II, receiving 56 heavy shells, 160 aircraft bombs, and over 3,000 artillery rounds between 1939 and 1940.
The fortress represents French military engineering from the interwar period, demonstrating advanced defensive strategies through its self-contained underground city design.
Located 60 kilometers north of Strasbourg, the museum offers guided tours for 10 euros per adult and includes access to barracks, kitchens, and weapon positions.
The structure maintained a garrison of 650 personnel and fired over 17,000 shells during active combat, making it the most active Maginot Line fortification.
Location: Hunspach
Location: Ingolsheim
Fee: Yes
Part of: Fortified Sector of Haguenau
Address: Hinterwald 67250 Hunspach
Opening Hours: Monday-Sunday,Holidays 09:30-16:00
Phone: +33388809619
Website: http://lignemaginot.com
GPS coordinates: 48.96667,7.91194
Latest update: June 11, 2025 09:58
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