Batterij Den Hoorn - Monument

Discover the history of Batterij Den Hoorn – a former defensive structure from the Second World War, located in the middle of the dune area near Den Hoorn.

What can you expect at Batterij Den Hoorn?

• Historic Defence Site: The battery was built in 1938 by the Dutch as part of the Stelling van Den Helder and was later used by the Germans as part of the Atlantikwall.
• Wartime History: During the Georgian Uprising in 1945, the battery played an important role in the fighting on Texel.
• Nature and Views: Located in the De Bollekamer nature reserve, the bunkers offer a beautiful view over the dunes and the North Sea.

Practical Information

• Freely Accessible: The bunkers are located along a walking trail and can be freely accessed. A great stop to combine with a walk through the Dunes of Texel National Park. The bunkers cannot be visited from the inside.

Visit Batterij Den Hoorn and experience the combination of wartime history, nature, and breathtaking views over the Texel coastline.

Furthermore Batterij Den Hoorn is near the following sights: De Bollekamer (±150 m), Landgoed de Bonte Belevenis (±550 m), Grote Vlak (±1,3 km), Church of Den Hoorn (±1,5 km) & Bunker Den Hoorn (±1,5 km).

For information

Rommelpot/Oudeweg, Den Hoorn,Texel