Fort Pannerden

Fort Pannerden is hidden under a rood of earth, spread over 5 floors and is situated on a prominent point in the Gelderland river landscape. The fort was built between 1869 and 1871 to monitor the junction of the Rijn and Waal and to slow the advance of the enemy. Therefore, the fort is also known as the tap of the New Dutch Water Line!

Water, fire, earth and air. The four elements play a crucial role in the perception of Fort Pannerden. Defying ‘the elements’ has become the starting point of the fort experience as the fort itself has been fighting for 150 years against these elements. Choose one the interactive programs and set out to discover where you find a wealth of exciting stories!

A real-life game in the dark corridors of the Fort. With a chest full of puzzling tools you plunge into an unknown world. Soon you discover that a mysterious problem threatens our country. With the story of people who have left their footprints in and around the fort, the fort comes to life. Wander around with your audio guide and meet the architect, an old soldier of the ranger. By listening you conquer the elements and contain a wealth of hidden stories.

Photography: Duncan de Fey