Private guided tour subject to reservation
A VIP visit, with a guide just for your group. Ideal for families, small groups of friends, colleagues, ...
- Booking is mandatory. Visiting is possible every day, except on Mondays and closing days.
- You can book up to 8 days before date.
- You decide on the number of participants between 2 and max 15 people (children under 7 are not counted).
- The guide will wait for you outside, at the entrance of the fort. Late arrival may shorten the visit.
- For smooth running, we ask to be present 15 minutes before departure.
The underground barracks and museum are heated. In the corridor system and bunkers, there is a constant temperature of 11°C. A pull or jacket is strongly recommended. We also recommend closed shoes.
Interior tour - Duration 2h30
Life of the soldiers in the underground complex, history, the fort's artillery, and the attack of 10 May 1940
- A fixed price of €180
- You decide the number of participants between 1 and max 15 people.
- Discount: if there are up to 8 participants, you will enjoy a discount of € 30. Children under 7 years old are free and are not counted.
- Payment at the pay desk, electronically or by cash, on the day of the visit, unless otherwise agreed beforehand and in writing with the secretariat
- The guide, just for your group, is included in the price
- This private visit is reserved for small groups. If there are more than 15 participants, book a group visit
- Cancellation up to 2 days before date, otherwise the guide fee will still be charged
During this visit, the artillery casemate cannot be visited by less mobile persons and persons in wheelchairs.
- A historical multimedia introduction by the guide
- Guided tour of the underground barracks
- Explanations on the glider DFS-230
- Walk through the galleries
- The filter rooms and command post
- Up more than 100 steps to the gun room of an artillery casemate
- The heavy explosion of a hollow charge at the base of artillery casemate 'Maastricht 1'
Read this before booking
Time slot: to guarantee our visitors the best possible service, you can book this type of visit, between 9.30 am and 2 pm, by a time slot of 15 minutes. If a time slot is already booked, you can book a previous or next time slot.
Discount: if you are with max 8 people (+ 7 years) enter the voucher code 'FAMILY'. You are entitled to a €30 discount. The discount will be settled at the pay desk. Children under 7 years old are free and are not counted.
Language: this guided tour is in English. If you wish a tour in another language, please book via the webpage in the desired language.
Interior and exterior tour - Duration 3h30
Life of the soldiers in the underground complex, history, the fort's artillery, the attack of 10 May 1940, and visit the upper plateau where the attack took place
- A fixed price of €225
- You decide the number of participants between 1 and max 15 people.
- Discount: if there are up to 8 participants, you will enjoy a discount of € 45,-. Children under 7 years old are free and are not counted.
- Payment at the pay desk, electronically or by cash, on the day of the visit, unless otherwise agreed beforehand and in writing with the secretariat
- The guide, just for your group, is included in the price
- This private visit is reserved for small groups. If there are more than 15 participants, book a group visit
- Cancellation up to 2 days before date, otherwise the guide fee will still be charged
This visit is not possible for less mobile people and for people in a wheelchair.
- A historical multimedia introduction by the guide
- Guided tour of the underground barracks
- Explanations on the glider DFS-230
- Walk through the galleries
- The filter rooms and command post
- Up more than 100 steps to the gun room of an artillery casemate
- The heavy explosion of a hollow charge at the base of artillery casemate 'Maastricht 1'
- To the 65m higher outside upper plateau where the attack took place. Explanation of location of bunkers and glider landing (*)
(*) For the outdoor visit, provide clothing adapted to the weather conditions.
Read this before booking
Time slot: to guarantee our visitors the best possible service, you can book this type of visit, between 9.30 am and 1 pm, in 15-minute time slots. If a time slot is already booked, you can book a previous or next time slot.
Discount: if you are with max 8 people (+ 7 years) enter the voucher code 'FAMILY2'. You are entitled to a €45 discount. The discount will be settled at the pay desk. Children under 7 years old are free and are not counted.
Language: this guided tour is in English. If you wish a tour in another language, please book via the webpage in the desired language.