MUSEUMMagazine
English
Our museum guide is growing. Information is being added and checked by museums. Submit additional information
Museums / Egmond aan den Hoef

North Holland · History

Bunkerdorp: defences near Egmond aan den Hoef

Bunkerdorp in Egmond aan den Hoef consists of historic bunkers connected with the defence of the Bergen military airfield. You can visit on set Friday mornings and on announced open days.

Plan your visit ↗

Learning to read a site

Do not just look inside a bunker; also look at how the buildings are positioned in relation to one another. The explanation about anti-aircraft defence and the airfield provides context. Ask what functions the individual parts of the complex had.

Construction and use

A bunker is a solid structure, but its shape does not automatically tell you everything about its use. Pay attention to openings, passages and the explanations provided. Distinguish between visible features and what is explained from historical information.

Access and terrain

The site is not wheelchair accessible and can be muddy. Wear suitable footwear and use the designated meeting point opposite Hoeverweg 27. Outside the opening times, groups of five or more can request an appointment.

Before you go

Check the open days calendar and bear in mind mud and limited accessibility.

Sources

This first edition has been compiled from collected museum information. Not all of the information has yet been confirmed by the museum. Viewing tips are by the editorial team. The sources used are listed below.

  1. Bunkerdorp — source 1

    Source reference supplied; independent source check still needed. Research reference supplied; source content and claims still to be verified independently.

  2. Bunkerdorp — source 2

    Source reference supplied; independent source check still needed. Research reference supplied; source content and claims still to be verified independently.

  3. Bunkerdorp — source 3

    Source reference supplied; independent source check still needed. Research reference supplied; source content and claims still to be verified independently.

  4. Bunkerdorp — source 4

    Source reference supplied; independent source check still needed. Research reference supplied; source content and claims still to be verified independently.

Is something incorrect or missing? Let the editorial team know →

Sections

Museum mapDiscover museumsHomeMuseum storiesThe art of lookingWorld & objectBehind the scenesWhat’s on