School groups

Important

The starting price is based on a minimum of 12 students.
If you have more than 100 students, please contact us in advance.
Low cost per guide.
We will provide 1 guide per +/- 20 students.
Pre-booking is required and reservations can be made up to 5 days before the date of visit.
Cancellations are possible by email only and up to 2 working days before the date of your booking. In case of later cancellation or 'no show' the cost of the guide(s) will still be charged.
Payment by invoice if requested at the time of booking. If not, please pay at the ticket office on the day of your visit, by card or in cash.

Visiting the fort is a great practical history lesson, and takes you to a place where history really happened.

Primary schools

€ 4

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minimum price of € 48 (based on a minimum of 12 participants)

What to expect

A tour of the interior of the fort lasting 1.5 hours

In the fort, the children will learn about the history of the region and the events that their WW2 ancestors experienced
During an educational discovery tour of the underground barracks, your guide(s) will explain the story of the fort and talk about daily life of the soldiers in and around the fort
If there is some time left and the weather conditions are favourable, we will finish the visit with a short outdoor walk

This visit is suitable for children aged 9 to 11/12. It is also suitable for less mobile children.

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Secondary Schools - Interior

€ 5

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minimum price of € 60 (based on a minimum of 12 participants)

What to expect

A 2h tour of the interior of the fort

Visit the barracks, the museum, a bunker and the command post
The guide(s) will explain the European geopolitical situation at the end of the 1930s and will introduce the German attack on Belgium in May 1940
Students will gain a vivid insight into the history of the 20th century; a century marked by two worldwide conflicts

This visit is suitable for secondary school students.

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Secondary Schools - Interior and Exterior

€ 6

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minimum price of € 72 (based on a minimum of 12 participants)

What to expect

A 3h tour of the interior and exterior of the fort.

Interior visit of the barracks, the museum, a complete bunker and the command post
Followed by a visit to the plateau where the assault on the fort took place, 65m above the entrance (*)
Visiting the plateau will give students a clear insight in the defensive position and the tactics of the German attackers

* For the outdoor visit, please wear clothing that is appropriate for the weather conditions.

This visit is suitable for secondary school students.

The visit includes a 65m climb to the plateau, reached via a forest path.

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The underground barracks and museum are heated, while the tunnel network maintains a constant temperature of 11°C. We strongly recommend wearing a sweater or jacket, as well as closed-toe shoes.

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