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Museum · Ostende, Flandres Ocidental
Atlantikwall Raversyde
Open-air museum in the dunes of Raversyde, west of Ostende, with more than 60 bunkers and about three kilometers of trenches from the two world wars. Open from mid-March through autumn.
Illustrative images. The pictures in this guide are illustrations based on the real place, not photographs, and may differ from it.
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About Atlantikwall Raversyde
The open-air museum Atlantikwall Raversyde preserves a section of the defenses the Germans built on the Belgian coast. There are more than 60 bunkers, observation posts and about three kilometers of trenches and galleries in the dunes, a few kilometres from the centre of Ostende.
Two batteries form the core of the visit. The Aachen battery, from World War I, is one of the rare coastal defence complexes from that era that survived. The Saltzwedel neu battery, from World War II, is part of the Muralha do Atlântico and is well preserved, with bunkers set up as they were at the time, uniforms and weaponry.
The fortifications avoided demolition because they stood on land owned by Prince Charles, Count of Flanders, who decided to keep them as a memorial after the war.
The museum is open from mid-March to autumn and closes in winter; the provincial domain park around it is accessible year-round.
Before you go
Practical information
Cidade Turismo reviews its information regularly, but something may have changed. Check with the place before planning your trip.
How much time to set aside
Two to three hours to go through the trenches and bunkers.
Best time
From mid-March to autumn, when the museum is open, on dry days, because much of the route is outdoors. Check the calendar before you go.
How to get there
It is in Raversijde, about 6 kilometres west of the centre of Ostende, on Nieuwpoortsesteenweg. The Kusttram has a stop near the entrance to the site.
Tip
Wear closed shoes and bring warm clothing: the route goes through wind-exposed dunes and cold underground galleries.
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Get your questions answered
Frequently asked questions about Atlantikwall Raversyde
What is the Muralha do Atlântico?
A line of fortifications built by Germany during the Second World War along the coast of western Europe. In Raversyde a preserved section can be visited.
Is the museum open year-round?
No. It is open from mid-March until autumn and closes in winter. The surrounding park remains accessible year-round.