Festung, Hoek van Holland - The Netherlands
Posted by: superstein
N 51° 58.886 E 004° 06.603
31U E 576235 N 5759554
During the Second World War, the Festung Hoek van Holland was the most important location of the Atlantic Wall in the Netherlands for the Germans, because of the defense of the port of Rotterdam.
Waymark Code: WM137CK
Location: Zuid-Holland, Netherlands
Date Posted: 10/03/2020
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During the Second World War, the Festung Hoek van Holland was the most important location of the Atlantic Wall in the Netherlands for the Germans, because of the defense of the port of Rotterdam.
The Festung Hoek van Holland, strategically located at the mouth of the Nieuwe Waterweg, ensured that this world port was sufficiently protected against an Allied invasion.
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Admission Fee: 3 Euro
Opening Days/Times: Sunday's
Supplementary Related Website: Not listed
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