Fort on the Ossenmarkt
Fort on the Ossenmarkt, in the fortified city of Weesp, was built to defend both banks of the river Vecht, the sluices and the Amsterdam-Hilversum railway line that crosses the river here. The tower fort on the Ossenmarkt (ox market) dates back to 1861. These days, it houses several businesses. The former engineering yard is now home to a garden centre, while the wooden artillery shed serves as an exhibition space. Other occupants of the building include a number of associations and a music school. While not freely accessible to the public, the fort is partially open to visitors on special occasions.
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Groenewoudseweg 18
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Fort at 't Hemeltje
Fort at 't HemeltjeFort at 't Hemeltje
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 -
Fortress Nieuwersluis
Fortress Nieuwersluis
Rijksstraatweg 7B
3631 AA Nieuwersluis
