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Fort Bourtange

Fort Bourtange - Bourtange

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Close to the German border, in beautiful Westerwolde, is the Bourtange fortress. A unique historical defense work that is unparalleled. Discover the Bourtange fortress that was never taken. Your visit to the fortress is not complete without experiencing the various museums and exhibitions. In the fortress you will find six buildings, in which you take an impressive journey through the history of Bourtange. Buy a combination entrance ticket for this in the information center.

Vesting Bourtange
Vesting Bourtange Poort

Fort Bourtange
W. Lodewijkstraat 33
9545 PA Bourtange

Contact details
T: +31599354600
E: info@bourtange.nl

Opening hours
Monday 11:00 - 16:30
Tuesday 11:00 - 16:30
Wednesday 11:00 - 16:30
Thursday 11:00 - 16:30
Friday 11:00 - 16:30
Saturday 11:00 - 16:30
Sunday 11:00 - 16:30

Opening hours apply to the museums and from mid-March to the end of October. The fortress itself is always open. Look for more information on the website.

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