Fort Bij Vechten
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About
Fort bij Vechten is a special and historic location for events and outings in the middle of the Netherlands. Located on the A12 near Utrecht and the location with extensive possibilities for formal and informal meetings. Fort bij Vechten was built between 1867 and 1870. The large bombproof barracks was added in 1880. The fort covers 17 hectares and is the largest fort of the New Dutch Water Line after Rhijnauwen. Mobilization of the fort took place in 1870, 1914-1918 and 1939-1940, but this fort was never involved in war acts.
At a glance
- Typical visit: about 1 hour 30 minutes