Fort Redoute - Monument

Fort Redoute is a historic auxiliary fort from the Napoleonic era.

What to expect at Fort Redoute

Napoleonic History: Fort Redoute was built in 1811 by order of Emperor Napoleon Bonaparte himself as part of a major defence plan to prevent a possible English invasion via the Marsdiep.
Strategic Location: The fort is situated along the former Wadden Sea dike and was intended to control the access roads to Den Burg and the Hoge Berg. Most of the cannons were aimed westward, where the threat was expected.
Visit by Napoleon: On 16 October 1811, Napoleon personally inspected the fortifications on Texel, including Fort Redoute, highlighting the military importance of the island at the time.
Restoration and Protection: Since 1976, Fort Redoute has been a protected monument. In 2010, the earthen ramparts were restored, and the site is now managed by Natuurmonumenten.
Nature Reserve: The fort is now a valuable nature area. Birds, insects, and small mammals find peace and shelter here, while the ramparts provide a habitat for rare plant species.

Location: Fort Redoute is located just outside Oudeschild, along the old Wadden Sea dike.
Not open to the public: As nature takes priority here, Fort Redoute is not freely accessible to visitors. However, from the surrounding area, you can get a good view of the contours of this historic fortification.

Fort Redoute, together with Fort De Schans and De Lunette, forms a unique piece of military history on Texel.

Furthermore Fort Redoute is near the following sights: Prins Hendrikzanddijk (±350 m), Birdwatching Point De Schans (±750 m), Fort De Schans (±900 m), Georgian Cemetery (±1,2 km) & Hoge Berg (±1,3 km).

Redoute, Oudeschild, Texel