Openings: Discover the Fort near Edam!

Exhibitions
Visitors can immerse themselves in a series of fascinating exhibitions:

• Den Doodendraad in World War I - Discover the story of this infamous border fence.
• Edam during World War II and the inundation of the Zeevangspolder - A look at the impact of the war and floods on the region.
• The nature exhibition - A fascinating exploration of the flora and fauna around the fort.3
• The 1916 Flood - Relive the devastating flood and its consequences.
• The radio room with broadcasting equipment - An authentic collection of communication equipment from earlier times.
• A photographic exhibition on the First World War - Historical images that bring the past to life.
• The firefighting exhibition by the Edam Volunteer Fire Brigade - A tribute to the heroes of the fire service.

What else is there to see?
Besides the exhibitions, the fort also offers a glimpse into the daily life of soldiers and officers of the past. Visitors can take a look at the officers' canteen and the original kitchen. In the soldiers' quarters, they get an impression of how ordinary soldiers lived, while the powder room paints a picture of the storage of ammunition and explosives. Outside, visitors can walk through a reconstructed World War I trench and also admire two impressive scale models: one of the Fort near Edam itself and a larger scale model mapping the inundation areas of the Defence Line of Amsterdam.

Guided tours and independent visits
During all openings, guides are on hand to show visitors around. They explain the purpose of the Defence Line of Amsterdam, of which the fort is part, and take you through the history of this more than 100-year-old defensive structure. The guide will also show you the furnished rooms and provide fascinating background information. A comprehensive tour takes about an hour and a half.

Visitors can also explore the fort on their own. At the entrance, they will receive a map and a short description so they can explore independently.