Sights
Fort bij Edam
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Fort bij Edam is a former military fort located outside of the town of Edam. It was part of the Defence Line of Amsterdam, a 135 km-long ring of defensive structures that once served to protect the city. It was operational during both World Wars, and at one point, it housed 255 officers and soldiers.
Fort bij Edam
Opening hours
Wednesday
10:30 - 15:00
A look into the past
The fort was added to UNESCO's World Heritage List in 1996 and is currently available for tours and occasional special events (such as a haunted house at Halloween). The grounds are also used for habitat by many species of animals and birds.
Fort bij Edam
Opening hours
Wednesday
10:30 - 15:00