Luchtwachttoren 6H3 - Oudemirdum, Military surveillance tower in Oudemirdum, Netherlands
Located on the edge of Jolderenbos forest, this concrete tower rises 14.30 meters high with a 3-by-3-meter observation platform at its summit.
Built in 1953 as part of a network of 138 lookout towers across the Netherlands, this structure served to detect low-flying aircraft during the Cold War period.
The tower represents Dutch military engineering from the 1950s, designed by architect Marten Zwaagstra using prefabricated concrete elements for rapid construction.
Visitors can access the tower during weekends to climb up to the observation deck, which offers views from 26 meters above sea level.
The tower includes numbered markings on its parapet walls that helped observers report aircraft positions to the command center in Leeuwarden.
Location: De Fryske Marren
Architects: Marten Zwaagstra
Address: Huningspaed 2A, 8567LL Oudemirdum
GPS coordinates: 52.84786,5.52399
Latest update: March 10, 2025 21:50
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