Fort van Haasdonk

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Fort van Haasdonk, Military fortification in Haasdonk, Belgium

Fort van Haasdonk features a trapezoidal structure with a 50-meter wide moat and covers 22 hectares of protected land near Antwerp.

Built between 1908 and 1913 as part of the National Redoubt of Belgium, this second-order fort remained unused during both World Wars.

The fort represents Belgian military engineering practices from the early 20th century, with concrete walls designed to withstand 21-centimeter artillery shells.

Visitors can access the walking path around the moat, while cyclists can discover the fort through the Forts and Castles cycling route.

The fortress now functions as a winter sanctuary for 250 bats, including water bats, whiskered bats, and Brandt's bats.

Location: Beveren

Part of: national redoubt of Belgium

GPS coordinates: 51.17266,4.22893

Latest update: May 27, 2025 15:49

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