The museum

In the museum you will experience the story of the
Atlantikwall through original artefacts, audio and video, dioramas and text panels. You take a seat in the special bunker cinema and get to know the background of the Atlantic Wall in Hoek van Holland through our unique documentary.

During your visit you will learn in chronological order, about the many facets of Atlantikwall history, such as bunker construction, (forced) labour, weaponry, communications and effects on the local population.

You descend into the former shell cellar under the gun room and view the exhibition on the extensive collection of archaeological finds excavated in the local area.

Support the museum

The museum is entirely managed by volunteers and can use every support. Do you have an authentic object that you want to donate? Would you like to make a financial gift to the museum?
Or do you want to become a volunteer? Contact us!

Opening hours

The museum is open on various Sundays from April to November from 12:30 PM to 5:00 PM.
Click on the link below for an overview of all opening dates.

Entrance fees

Adults: € 4,-
Children (6 to 12 years old): € 2,50
Children (to 6 years old): Free

Good to know

  • The museum card, Rotterdam card and/or other discount cards are not valid.
  • You can pay both by card and in cash in the museum. It is also possible to pay with Apple Pay, Google Pay, Mastercard or VISA.
  • The museum is not accessible for the disabled due to stairs.
  • Pets are not allowed in the museum.
  • The museum does not have sanitary facilities.
  • There is no parking lot directly at the museum.

The Atlantikwall

Between 1942 and 1945, the Germans built the Atlantic Wall, a line of defense more than 5,000 kilometers long.
Thousands of bunkers, trenches and minefields appeared from Norway to the French-Spanish border. The European coast thus turned into a military landscape that had to ensure that the Allies did not gain a foothold on the European mainland.

Festung
hoek van holland

Hook of Holland was the most important location of the Atlantic Wall in the Netherlands for the Germans because of its access to the port of Rotterdam. The Festung Hook of Holland, strategically located at the estuary of the Nieuwe Waterweg, ensured that this world port was sufficiently protected against a possible Allied invasion.

Location

Address
Atlantikwall-Museum
Noorderhoofd (the pier)
3151 HG Hoek van Holland

Directions

By car
The museum is located on the car-free pier. You can park in the large parking lot on the Strandweg. The museum can be reached on foot from this parking lot (approximately 200m from the museum). Below you will find directions from the parking lot.
  • Walk west from the parking lot and cross the Koningin Emmaboulevard. There is no pedestrian crossing so be careful.
  • Once crossed, turn left and follow the footpath on the western side of the Koningin Emmaboulevard.
  • Turn right at the crossroads (opposite the Semaphore) of the footpath.
  • Follow the path to the start of the pier and pass through the pedestrian gate next to the barrier on the pier.
  • Walk straight ahead for about a hundred metres.
  • The museum is on your right.
By public transport
You can travel with metro line B to metro station Hoek van Holland Strand. From here you can reach the museum on foot. It's a ten to fifteen minute walk. Below you will find a route description from metro station Hoek van Holland Strand.

  • Make a U-turn when you exit the station hall and follow the Badweg in the direction of the village. You can see a fenced bunker about halfway across the road. This is also managed by our foundation, but is not our visitor center. Continue on your way.
  • Cross the Badweg at the crossing and follow the Badweg to the left.
  • Turn right at the corner onto Koningin Emmaboulevard.
  • At the crossroads of the footpath (opposite the semaphore), turn right.
  • Follow the path to the start of the pier and pass through the pedestrian gate next to the barrier on the pier.
  • Walk straight ahead for about a hundred metres.
  • The museum is on your right.