Fort Breendonk

Fort Breendonk features thick concrete walls, deep moats, and underground chambers designed according to military defense specifications from the early 20th century.

Between 1940 and 1944, German forces transformed this military fortification into an SS-operated concentration camp where over 3,500 prisoners endured severe conditions.

The fort now functions as a memorial museum displaying prisoner artifacts, documents, and photographs that detail the experiences during World War II.

Visitors can access guided tours in multiple languages, with the site remaining open Tuesday through Sunday from 9:30 AM to 5:30 PM.

Original prison cells contain inscriptions made by inmates during their confinement, providing direct evidence of their presence and experiences.

Location: Willebroek

Inception: 1906

Part of: national redoubt of Belgium

Address: Brandstraat 57 2830

Website: https://breendonk.be

GPS coordinates: 51.05639,4.34139

Latest update: May 27, 2025 17:30