Fort Uithoorn
Fort Uithoorn was built in 1911 to protect the railway lines crossing the Defence Line of Amsterdam’s inundation area.
As such, this fort (also known as Fort Amstelhoek) forms part of the Defence Line of Amsterdam. Distinguishing features include the two buildings with hatched gun turrets that are connected to the fort by a covered and partly subterranean passageway. Many of the fort’s authentic elements have been preserved over the years, including the wooden partitions and the telegraph room.
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Fort at 't Hemeltje
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Fort 't Hemeltje dates from 1877-1881 and is the last built fort of the New Dutch Waterline. It defended a strip of land that could not be flooded and the 's-Hertogenbosch-Utrecht railway line. Nowadays, Fort bij 't Hemeltje is largely used as office space for various entrepreneurs who are active in the field of sustainability. The fort also offers shelter to (breeding) birds and bats.
There is a walking route around the fort and there is an exciting spy route with fun assignments for children. In addition, the fort is regularly open to the public, for example during Open Heritage Days.
Fortweg 11
3992 LX Houten
