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Bourtange Fortress

Bourtange Fortress

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Bourtange Fortress

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Location: Vlagtwedde, Groningen, Netherlands

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3. Fortress Windmill Bourtange – Fort Bourtange loop from Bourtange

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Klaske Schep

November 23, 2023

A historic fortified town, Bourtange is known for its beautifully preserved fortifications.

In the 20th century, Bourtange fell into disrepair, but in the 1960s a large-scale restoration project began to restore the fortress to its former glory. Today, Bourtange is an open-air museum where you can enjoy the restored fortifications, historic buildings and museums that highlight the city's history and military strategies of the time.

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manulie

April 28, 2018

A fantastic piece of history!!!
A uniquely restored fortress with a crazy charm and flair!

The fortress was almost lost due to agricultural use and was reconstructed very lovingly and at great financial expense.

However, you can buy a combined ticket for the fortress museums.
Entry:

Children 0 to 6 years: free
Children 6 to 12 years € 4.50
Adults: €8.50
Family card € 22.00

Additional Information:
bourtange.nl

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Sue C.

September 20, 2016

Bourtange is an inhabited former fortress in the Netherlands. It is located in the Dutch province of Groningen, two kilometers from the German-Dutch border near Dörpen.

Within the fortress pentagon lies the current museum village Bourtange as a tourist attraction.

The fortress town is surrounded by ramparts and moats, protected by bridge keeper's houses and houses typical contemporary houses, such as the "Capiteynslogement", the house of the Proviantmeister ("Convooimeester") and other officers' houses, spice houses, the church, various mills, the defenses including cannons and Gunpowder store and the "Secreten" (former toilet facility).

Also in Bourtange is the restored synagogue dating back to 1842, which until the Second World War served as a prayer house for the Jews living in the area. During the war, all Jewish inhabitants of Bourtange were deported; only two of them returned. The prayer house is set up as a synagogue museum and is the only well-preserved synagogue along the Dutch-German border.

In addition to an information center, various museums, restaurants and cafes, a hotel is also housed in the fortress.

Source & more info:
de.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bourtange

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Wanderschnecke

September 26, 2019

The lovingly restored, picturesque fortress town of Bourtange gives a very vivid impression of everyday life in 1742. This year, the fortress was built to its greatest strength and fortification - and in this state it is preserved today.
At any time you can visit, for example, former soldiers' quarters, an officer's house and a synagogue. In the information center, a visual presentation provides an overview and outlines the history of the fortress.

The tour of the fortress is possible at any time.
Comprehensive information on opening times and events can be found here: bourtange.nl/contact/openingstijden

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🌥️ Lothar gegen den Wind ...🌥️

October 3, 2024

Bourtange is an inhabited former fortress in the Netherlands. It is located in the Dutch province of Groningen, two kilometers from the German-Dutch border near Dörpen. Bourtange belongs to Westerwolde, whose part of the municipality Vlagtwedde therefore has a cannon in its coat of arms. Wikipedia

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Wanderschnecke

March 29, 2020

The lovingly restored, picturesque fortress town of Bourtange gives a very vivid impression of everyday life in 1742. In that year the fortress was expanded to its greatest strength and defense - and it is in this condition that it is preserved today.
Former soldiers' homes, an officer's house and a synagogue can be visited at any time. In the information center, a visual presentation provides an overview and outlines the history of the fortress.

The fortress can be visited at any time.
Comprehensive information about opening times and events can be found here: bourtange.nl/contact/openingstijden

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Rheinschiffer ⚓

December 29, 2019

The fortified town of Bourtange has been around since the 18th century. unchanged beautiful. Time has stopped here. Toilets with thunder bars above the moat. Guard houses on every corner and cannon defense at tricky places. Entry to the site and a visit to the ramparts is free of charge. Visiting the various museums together costs 8.50 euros.

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Chris

July 22, 2020

Nice and clean place to stay. Small nice cafes and souvenir shops. I can recommend 👌🏼👍🏼

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Jordis

August 14, 2019

Here was the "thunderbolt" of the soldiers in the fort. It was called "secret" for some reason.

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Volker

June 28, 2020

Incidentally, there is its own very nice Christmas market (of course only in Advent 😉), which is very atmospheric in the historical atmosphere.

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Angi Kolb

September 16, 2020

Really an interesting story of how the Bourtange developed. We liked it very much, so we walked into every corner

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Hartmut

June 30, 2024

Bourtange Fortress is located near the German border in beautiful Westerwolde. It is an incomparable historical defensive structure.

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Zeger Zeilemaker

July 23, 2022

kayak tour Fortress Bourtange (for rent stalwesterwolde)

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Majon

June 6, 2023

Bourtange, a beautiful fortress. Arranged in a star shape.
5 museums on site... almost 10 euros entrance fee for the museum. Otherwise free...

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Karpaten Juppi

October 19, 2024

Really a nice highlight
Bourtange (Gronings: Boertange) is a fortified village in the province of Groningen, built during the Dutch Revolt in 1580. Bourtange is located in the municipality of Westerwolde, in the region of the same name. It is a protected village view. Although the moats and walls suggest otherwise, Bourtange never had city rights. (Wikipedia)

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Peter

September 25, 2024

It's always fun to walk through and around it!

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Wanderklaus

June 2, 2020

A nice fort in the Netherlands.

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🦉SteAn🐜

October 4, 2024

Very beautifully preserved building and place from times long forgotten. Everything is freely accessible; admission to the museums is €10. The star-shaped structure is also easy to see on Google Maps. A visit is highly recommended!

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Paul

June 28, 2025

hallopaul.nl/#bourtange

Reinhard Fritsche

July 22, 2025

Bourtange Fortress is always worth a visit.

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