Discover the story behind the WWII military heritage on the Wadden islands and along the Wadden coast by visiting one of the Atlantic Wall in the Wadden area visitors centres or museums. Relive history in images and text. They are also the departure points for routes along the bunkers and other war heritage.
The story of Texel during WWII was relatively calm at the beginning, but this cannot be said of the end.
There is a complete bunker fort in the dunes on Vlieland. These bunkers were a well-kept secret for many years.
The Tigerstelling on Terschelling was responsible for shooting down almost 200 allied aircraft.
A minefield on the eastern side of the bunker complex kept enemies at bay. You can now visit these sites and learn about Ameland during WWII.
A village of bunkers was built on Schiermonnikoog as part of the Atlantic Wall: Schlei.
Throughout the centuries, including during WWII, Punt van Reide has often been a battleground due to its strategic position.
The Noarderleech was a German army practice location. Bombers and fighter planes dropped their practice bombs here.
In May 1940, the German Blitzkrieg came to a halt in Kornwerderzand. It was the only place in Europe where this happened
A fast connection between Friesland and Holland also meant fast access for enemies. This is how the Afsluitdijk got its casemates.
Den Helder suffered badly during WWll. The city was an important part of the Atlantic Wall.
