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Bunker Day 2027

Sat 22 May '27

/ 10:00 AM - 5:00 PM

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Dive into the bunkers of Den Helder on Saturday, May 22.

Discover places that normally remain closed. From 10:00 to 17:00, you stand right in the middle of stories from the Second World War. In Den Helder, you feel that history particularly strongly, between the coast, the navy, and defense.

Discover the Atlantic Wall Center

Visit the Atlantic Wall Centre in Huisduinen. View the exhibition featuring images, miniatures, and personal stories from Den Helder. The cellar is open especially for Bunker Day. Join a guided tour at any time, with a maximum of 15 people at a time.

Experience history up close

Walk between the Atlantikwall Centrum and the Kroontjesbunker. There you will encounter living history. Actors from Figurantengroep OuderwetZ play residents of Huisduinen in the 1940s. They are active between 11:00 and 15:30.

Visit multiple bunkers

Continue your journey through Den Helder and Julianadorp. Visit the Kroontjesbunker, the Hospitaalbunker, and the M219 in Julianadorp. Bunker tours are also available at Willemsoord. With a single wristband, you can visit all participating locations. Purchase your wristband on the day itself at a participating bunker and discover multiple sites in one day. Advance reservation is required for the bunker tours at Willemsoord.

When

Sat 22 May '27

10:00 AM - 5:00 PM

Where

Den Helder
Den Helder

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