Bunkermuseum Hanstholm

Bunkermuseum Hanstholm is a military museum housed in one of Northern Europe's largest World War II fortifications and displays restored soldier barracks, storage areas, and defensive installations. The site features extensive underground passages and chambers that visitors walk through to see how soldiers lived and worked.

The Hanstholm Fortress was built by the Germans during World War II to control and monitor shipping in the North Sea. After the war ended, the complex was abandoned until it became a museum in 2002, opening this military history to the public.

The exhibition 'Enemy and Neighbour' shows how people in Hanstholm lived during the German occupation and how the fortress affected their daily routines. Visitors see photos and objects that reveal what this period meant for the local community.

The tour takes you through narrow underground passages and chambers, so wear sturdy shoes and bring a jacket since it stays cool underground. The paths have handrails but are not suitable for people with significant mobility challenges.

An operational ammunition train carries visitors through the underground bunkers during summer months, making the journey easier while showing how supplies moved through the complex. This small railway is one of the few still-working systems of its kind that visitors can experience.

Location: Thisted Municipality

Inception: 2002

Accessibility: Wheelchair limited access

Part of: Museum Thy

Opening Hours: April-October Monday-Sunday 10:00-16:00; June-August 10:00-17:00

Phone: +4597961736

Website: https://bunkermuseumhanstholm.dk

GPS coordinates: 57.12082,8.61662

Latest update: December 8, 2025 21:05