The Museum of the Atlantic Wall

The five-level concrete tower reaches 17 meters in height and contains detailed exhibitions about military operations during World War II.

The structure, built in 1942, functioned as a German fire control post directing artillery batteries that protected the Orne estuary during World War II.

The museum exhibits original wartime photographs, military equipment, and personal items that belonged to German soldiers stationed at the bunker.

Visitors can access all five floors through internal staircases to explore restored rooms including the medical bay, radio transmission center, and observation post.

The rangefinder equipment at the top level offers direct views over Sword Beach, where Allied forces conducted D-Day landing operations.

Location: Ouistreham

Inception: 1942

Floors above the ground: 1

Floors below the ground: 4

Height: 17 m

Part of: Atlantic Wall

Address: 21, avenue du Six-Juin

GPS coordinates: 49.28750,-0.25232

Latest update: June 23, 2025 09:47