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HISTORICAL DEFENSIVE SYSTEM The 2.2 km long city wall illustrates the defensive strength and importance of the former Free Imperial City. Mühlhausen thus has an almost completely preserved defensive system. At the same time, it is also one of the oldest non-Roman city walls in the German-speaking world, as some of its components date back to the early 13th century. This inner fortification surrounds an area of 49 hectares, which is the second largest area monument in Thuringia after Erfurt's old town. Of the four city gates, the inner Frauentor from 1655 has survived to this day. The other entrances (the Erfurt and Felchta gates as well as the Görmartor) were demolished in the 19th century to make way for wider road access to the city center. The inner wall can currently be explored over a length of 370 meters. Some of the numerous defensive towers and rondelles were later converted into pavilions.

It's very impressive from the outside too. Unfortunately, I can't get my family to take a look inside.

The LNG terminal is cordoned off over a wide area. The lighthouse and fort are not accessible. The R10 therefore runs via a diversion south of the original route. In the direction of Swinoujscie at the level of the military museum, do not take the old route straight ahead but take the diversion to the left. The sign for this is on the left below the R10 sign.

A visit to the weirs is worthwhile. Lots of information about securing the Swine estuary, a small snack bar provides refreshing drinks.

The visit was very interesting even if you are not a military fan. A journey into the past, a detour is absolutely worth it. Recommended!

Bunker facility in Świnoujście This fort, built in the 19th century, is located on the western bank of the Swine, hence also called “Westfort” or “Westbatterie”. From 1856 to 1861, today's Fort Zachodni was built to protect the port. It was expanded by the National Socialists around 1940 and was used by the Soviet Army for a few years after the Second World War. The fort was later expanded and modernized again and again in order to be able to preserve it as a historical monument. Therefore, Fort Zachodni can be visited and you have access to many rooms in the bunker complex. In a small museum area you will find lots of interesting exhibits and explanations. In front of the entrance to the fortress there is the “Prochownia” restaurant with many delicious dishes. If you just want to treat yourself to a small snack or a fresh beer, you can stop at the small snack bar right next to the fortress.

Fort Zachodni in Świnoujście For anyone interested in history, a visit to the “Swinoujscie Fortress” should definitely be on your agenda. It is originally a Prussian fortress that was intended to protect the sea route from the Oder and Swine to the Baltic Sea. Because of the strategic importance of the Swinoujscie estuary, the so-called Swineschanze was built to protect the harbor entrance during the “Thirty Years' War”. In the following centuries it was repeatedly the target of military attacks, which is why the Prussian army finally expanded the complex into a fortress in the second half of the 19th century. This consists of three “parts”: Fort Zachodni (West Battery), Fort Gerhard and Angel Fort.

Unforgettable military training with Sergeant Bubble 🤙