Dodengang

The Dodengang extends for 300 yards along the Yser Canal, featuring preserved trenches, bunkers, and firing positions from World War I military defenses.

Belgian soldiers constructed this fortified position in 1915 to defend against German advances, maintaining control of the strategic canal until the end of World War I.

The War Heritage Institute maintains this memorial site to educate visitors about the experiences of soldiers who defended Belgian territory during World War I.

The site includes a museum with interactive displays, photographs, and over one hundred original artifacts, requiring appropriate footwear for trench exploration.

A 1922 pink granite demarcation stone topped with a laurel wreath and Belgian army helmet marks this location as part of the Western Front defensive line.

Location: Diksmuide

Inception: 1914

Operator: War Heritage Institute

Phone: +3227377811

Email: booking.dodengang@warheritage.be

Website: https://dodengang.be

GPS coordinates: 51.04583,2.84306

Latest update: May 27, 2025 17:31