Fort Eben-Emael, where history comes to life
The Fort is today 03-10-2023 visiting by prior booking only from 10:00 until 17:00Last entry at: 14:30
Select your preferred way to visit
Individual visit
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Visit at your own pace
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Suitable for indivuals, families and small groups
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Standard adult ticket: 10€
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On all green days in the annual calendar
Individual Visit
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Ticket combining a 2h guided tour with unlimited time to explore on your own
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Tours starting at set times in Dutch or French
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Standard adult ticket: 15€
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On all green days in the annual calendar
Private Visit
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Visit the fort with your own, private guide
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Perfect for families and
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small groups of up to 15 people
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Choose your own date and time
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Themed visit
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Discover exclusive areas of the fort
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Great for small, private groups
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of up to 10 people
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Choose your own date and time
Group visit
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Tailor your visit to your interests
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and your available time
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Minimum of 16 paying visitors
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Choose your own date and time
Fort Eben-Emael, where history comes to life
Welcome to the largest subterranean fortress in Europe
Fort Eben-Emael was built between 1932 and 1935 as one of the largest subterranean fortifications in Europe.
The spectacular and innovative attack on the fort by an elite unit of German paratroopers on 10 May 1940 marked the tragic start of World War II in Western Europe.
The underground barracks and museum are heated. In the corridor system and bunkers, there is a constant temperature of 11°C. Warm clothing is strongly recommended. We also recommend closed footwear.
The underground barracks and museum area are fully wheelchair accessible. Some guided visits are possible by wheelchair but have steep slopes and may require a helper.
Visiting an artillery casemate, a gun turret or the superstructure of the fort is unfortunately not possible for wheelchair users and is not recommended for visitors with limited mobility.
The fortress is more than a museum, it's an experience
It is an incredible experience and exciting adventure to step into the world of the young soldiers of 1940 and immerse yourself in the secret German plans for the airborne assault on Eben-Emael.
An immense underground complex
Fort Eben-Emael extends over 45 hectares on 2 subterranean levels, 17 above-ground bunkers and associated field fortifications. The fort could accommodate a garrison of 1200 soldiers and has a vast network of 5Km of underground galleries.
The gigantic complex is the largest and best-preserved underground fortress from the Second World War that can still be visited. Almost 90% of the underground complex is open to visitors. A team of skilled guides is on hand to help you explore this immense subterraean structure and to enable you understand its history.
Opening dates and times
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17 February to 31 May
Fridays, Saturdays, and Sundays from 10 am to 5 pm. Last entry at 2.30 pm
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01 June to 30 September
Tuesdays to Sundays from 10 am to 5 pm. Last entry at 2.30 pm
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01 October to 30 December
Fridays, Saturdays, and Sundays from 10 am to 5 pm. Last entry at 2.30 pm
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School holidays in Belgium and Southern Netherlands
Tuesdays to Sundays from 10 am to 5 pm. Last entry at 2.30 pm
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Pre-booked visits
Daily from 9.30 am, except Mondays and closure days..
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Yearly planner for 2023
Fort Eben-Emael A.S.B.L.
Address: rue du Fort 40 – B-4690 Eben-Emael / Bassenge
Company registration number: 0433.501.512
Bank account: BE80 8601 0494 4177
