Fort Isabella - Vught

Fort Isabella was constructed around 1618, when 's-Hertogenbosch was still in Spanish hands. The fort was named after Archduchess Isabella Clara Eugenia, daughter of the Spanish king Philip II.

Only the entrance gate, on top of which a gatehouse was placed in 1703, was spared during the demolition in 1914. The fort later became part of the defensive line around the city and from 1917 housed a barracks, which from 1922 to 1940 formed the main barracks of the famous Regiment Cyclists. After a period as an asylum seekers centre, the barracks complex is currently inhabited by numerous residents and small businesses. In addition, you will find several nice hospitality venues with terrace.

Guided tours are provided at the barracks by appointment, focusing on the rich history and the traces that recall it. Included are five national monuments, including the fortifications located in the adjacent forest.