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The inner fort of Fort 3 Borsbeek consists of two semicircles of different diameters (approximately 90 and 60 meters), placed with their bases touching. The larger semicircle, the "head," faces the enemy, while the smaller, the "tail," faces away. A courtyard is located at the center. Troop rooms, storage areas, and a kitchen are located on the ground and first floors of the inner fort. A battery, integrated into the "tail," was built on the second floor to defend the entrance to the inner fort in case of emergency. The "head" at that level is covered with earth and planted with plants. A dry moat, a road that runs entirely around the inner fort and can be closed off at various points, encircles the inner fort. This dry moat served to bring any attackers within range of the defenders' fire. The moat is formed by a counter-escapatory (a wide earthen rampart with defenders' quarters fitted with loopholes). In front of the main front is a central caponier which, together with two half side caponiers, defends the front part of the moat with mounted cannons.

Built in 1933-36 to a design by Jef Huygh and Flor Van Reeth, inspired by the former Holy Family Church in Tilburg, the Netherlands. This robust-looking building features a personal style with elements borrowed from Italian, early Christian church architecture (trapezoid shapes, squat columns, facade decoration, ambulatory) and the Amsterdam School (mass, preference for brick). Source: Heritage Inventory

Great wide F1 cycle path, perfect bridge access.

Fort 2 is a fort located in Wommelgem and part of the Brialmont belt built under Henri Alexis Brialmont.

Ideal for cycling the Lier-Antwerp commute

A reminder of our military history

Half a motorway, this cycle path - something of the finest!

Tip: Every last Saturday of the month you can take a guided historical walk in Fort 2 (except in December). The meeting place is the waiting room in parking lot 1. The tour departs promptly at 2 p.m. A tour with historical guides takes two hours or more. You can take the tour for free. The guides will guide you past abandoned shooting ramps, the officers' and main front building, through dark corridors and the mysterious island. In clear weather you can even enjoy a panoramic view of Antwerp from the unique roof platform of the inner fort and see buildings on the left bank of the Scheldt. You will also find the WW1 and WW2 Museums - Cannon Gallery - V-weapons in the Inner Fort. Noteworthy is the Cannon Gallery, where you can become acquainted with the heavy 19th century artillery.