Fort Altena, Military fortress in Werkendam, Netherlands.
Fort Altena spans across 8 hectares of land, featuring military structures integrated with nature areas at the intersection of Heusden and De Biesbosch National Park.
The fort was established as part of the New Dutch Waterline during the 19th century, demonstrating advanced military engineering through strategic water management systems.
The Rijksmonument complex status recognizes Fort Altena's role in Dutch military heritage, preserving architectural elements that showcase defense innovations of past centuries.
Visitors can join guided tours twice monthly, enjoy meals at the on-site brasserie, or explore cycling routes connecting to other fortresses between Woudrichem and Gorinchem.
The fortress combines defense architecture with water management techniques, incorporating canals and waterways that served both military and agricultural purposes.
Location: Werkendam
Part of: New Dutch Waterline
Address: Nr. 1/Provinciale Weg by Appelsedijk
GPS coordinates: 51.79861,4.93333
Latest update: March 25, 2025 21:54
De Werken en Sleeuwijk
1.8 km
Werk aan de Bakkerskil
1.8 km
Bethelkerk
3.1 km
Nieuwe watertoren
1.1 km
Voormalig notarishuis Werkendam
3.2 km
't Zand
2.7 km
Papsluis
1.8 km
Zandwijkse Molen
632 m
Schans
1.3 km
Maranathakerk
3.2 km
Oude watertoren (Almkerk)
1.1 km
Uitwijkse molen
989 m
Vervoorne Molen
1.2 km
Dorpskerk
3 km
Oude Doornse molen
2.5 km
Het Landeke
780 m
Hervormde Kerk, Sleeuwijk
2.9 km
Grafmonument van de familie Van Houweninge
2.9 km
De line-crosser
2.9 km
Uppelse Hoek 26, Almkerk
2.4 km
Verzetsmonument
2.1 km
Woudrichemseweg 38, Almkerk
2.8 km
Gemaal De Drie Sluizen
3.3 km
Provincialeweg Noord 22, Almkerk
3.3 km
Complex Kruisstraat
3 km
Woonhuis in classicistische stijl
3.2 km
Hoekeinde 37, Sleeuwijk
2.9 km
Uppelse Hoek 15, Almkerk
1.4 kmReviews
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