Fort Hahneberg, Artillery fort in Spandau, Germany
Fort Hahneberg is an artillery fortification in Spandau designed in a hexagonal shape and built into a hillside. The structure features ramparts, ditches, and casemates that remain visible throughout the grounds.
The fort was constructed between 1882 and 1888 to protect the Spandau munitions facility following the Franco-Prussian War. It formed part of a larger defensive chain intended to guard Berlin.
The fort's name comes from a nearby locality, and today the grounds function as a green space where visitors can walk and observe nature. For many people, this location represents a place where military history and the natural world coexist.
Visitors should wear sturdy footwear since the grounds are uneven and grassy with paths winding through the fortifications. The best time to visit is during warmer months when access is straightforward and vegetation is at its fullest.
Today the site serves as a habitat for rare bat species, particularly the Greater Mouse-eared Bat, which overwinter in the fort's underground chambers. This transformation into a nature reserve gives the military ruin a completely different purpose.
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