Atlantikwall Museum Noordwijk, World War II bunker museum in coastal dunes of Noordwijk, Netherlands
The Atlantikwall Museum Noordwijk is a network of underground tunnels and fortifications built during World War II, stretching roughly half a kilometer beneath the coastal dunes. The bunker system includes various military structures that once served as part of the German coastal defense.
German forces built this coastal defense system in the early 1940s as part of the Atlantic Wall, a massive defense line stretching across northern European coasts. The bunker complex served as a strategic position for monitoring and protecting against Allied attacks.
Local volunteers have dedicated themselves to maintaining this site as a place where visitors can learn about wartime life and military operations. Their efforts show how the community values keeping this part of their history accessible and understood.
The bunker system is accessible through guided tours that lead visitors through the underground passages and structures. Wear warm clothes and sturdy footwear since the tunnels are cool and the floors are uneven.
In winter, certain tunnel sections close to provide shelter for bats that hibernate in the underground passages. This balance between historical preservation and wildlife protection is something most visitors do not expect to find.
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