Hidden Stories: Dishoek
Discover the story of John Forfar and the German doctor in Dishoek.
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Discover the story of John Forfar and the German doctor in Dishoek.
During Bunker Day, amateur radio operators will demonstrate the role of radio communications and their strategic importance using various transmitters and receivers.
This Type 112 Neu was equipped with a heavy armor-steel turret with six firing ports from which two heavy machine guns were deployed.
During Bunker Day, amateur radio operators demonstrate the role of radio connections and their strategic importance using various transmitters and receivers.
This bunker was built in 1968, during the Cold War, for 600 people: 300 from the Royal Netherlands Navy barracks themselves and 300 from the moored naval vessels.
This garage for anti-tank guns, of the Regelbau 629 type, was part of the western section of the Vlissingen Landfront.
This German bunker of type FL246 was used as an ammunition storage.
This bunker has recently been made accessible.
Fort Ellewoutsdijk was built between 1830 and 1835. The fort is part of a 19th-century defense line intended to prevent enemy ships from reaching Antwerp.
Only open to view during Bunker Day!
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Accessibility During Bunker Day During Bunker Day, we warmly welcome everyone, including visitors with limited mobility. We believe it is important that as many people
This hospital bunker is currently used by the fire department and is specially open during Bunker Day!
In Dishoek, various activities are organized such as re-enactment, amateur radio demonstrations, a scavenger hunt for children, and a flash lecture on the Enigma.
Various paid tours and activities are organized. Here is a clear overview of the different locations.
This command bunker of type 117a is nicknamed “wing bunker” or “whale bunker.” This name is derived from the large stabilizing piece built onto the bunker, which has the specific shape of a whale tail or airplane tail.
Groede Podium is a perfect location for the whole family.
The staff accommodation’s official name is ‘Regelbau 502 Doppelgruppenunterstand’. It was intended for 20 soldiers.
The observation bunker had a 20-tonne armoured-steel observation dome integrated into the roof. The surrounding area could be viewed using a periscope in the dome.
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