Fort Spijkerboor, Military fortification in Beemster, Netherlands
Fort Spijkerboor stands as a concrete military structure with 1.5-meter thick walls, surrounded by a moat system in the Beemster polder landscape.
Built between 1889 and 1911, Fort Spijkerboor formed part of the Defence Line of Amsterdam, a 135-kilometer ring protecting the Dutch capital from potential invasions.
The fort contains original rooms, including a preserved kitchen and generator room, reflecting the daily operations of military installations from the early 1900s.
Visitors can access Fort Spijkerboor during scheduled opening days each month, with guided tours explaining the military architecture and defense mechanisms.
The fortress houses two Krupp guns in its original turret, which were among the most powerful artillery pieces in the Netherlands with a 10-kilometer firing range.
Part of: Defence Line of Amsterdam
GPS coordinates: 52.54056,4.84083
Latest update: March 7, 2025 19:46
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