Schoenenbourg

The largest fortification in the Maginot Line in Alsace

When it was completed in 1935, the Schoenenbourg fort was considered to be indestructible. This was amply demonstrated in 1940, when a hailstorm of 3000 bombs and shells rained down on the site. Despite bombardment by mortars and by the German air force, the fort withstood everything that was thrown at it, and enabled its defenders to hold out until the Armistice. A visit to the fort's 3 km of tunnels situated at a depth of 30 m underground will help visitors to understand exactly how the fortress operated. The equipment used here was typical of the Maginot Line, including kitchens, an electrical workshop, an infirmary and barracks, etc. The combat blocks, turrets and command posts are situated 1 km away from the entrances. In total, the fort could hold up to 650 troops.

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Musée de la ligne Maginot de Schoenenbourg
Route du Commandant Reynier
fléché depuis le village de Schoenenbourg
67250 Schoenenbourg
Tél : 03 88 80 96 19
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