Command Bunker Kemmel
Relive the Cold War!
The Kemmelberg bunker is built in the beginning of the fifties, as a command centre for the air defence of five countries (Belgium, Great Britain, Luxemburg and the Netherlands). Due to the creation of an integrated air defence system by the North-Atlantic Treaty Organisation (NATO) the building would never be used for its intended purpose.
In the sixties the bunker was transformed into the headquarters of the Belgian Armed Forces in case of conflict. After the Cold War the bunker lost its military value. This "top-secret" site, in its original state and perfectly preserved, testifies to half a century of tension between the East and the West. Through pictures, movies, objects, uniforms and equipent the present-day visitor can relive the Cold War.
Access
- From February 15 till November 15: Tuesday and Saturday from 10 a.m. till 5 p.m. (last entrance at 4 p.m.)
- From November 16 till February 14: Saturday from 10 a.m. till 5 p.m. (last entrance at 4 p.m.)
- Open on Sunday from 10:30 am till 12:00 pm and 1:30 pm till 5 p.m. (last entrance at 4 p.m.)
- Opening possible on Thursday for schools upon appointment only, from 10 a.m. till 5 p.m.
- Closed from December 25 till January 1
- Closed from January 8 till 22, 2019
Reservation
VVV Heuvelland
Sint-Laurentiusplein, 1
B-8950 Heuvelland Kemmel
T: +32(0)57 450 455
F: +32(0)57448 999
E: toerisme@heuvelland.be - www.heuvelland.be
Address
Lettingstraat 64 8950 Heuvelland Dranouter
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Price (EUR) |
Rate |
Public |
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4,00 |
Regular |
26 and older |
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2,50 |
Reduced Upon presentation of the concerned card |
Teachers Members of Belgian Defence Veterans Members of foreign armed forces Groups (from 20 visitors + max 2 accompanying adults) Members WHI societies VIPO Vakantieparticipatie (touristic visits for the financially challenged) |
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2,50
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Reduced | Group Rate |
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1,50 |
Reduced |
Youths aged 7 to 25
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0,00 |
Free |
Children under 8
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0,00 |
Free Upon presentation of the concerned card |
Personnel WHI + 1 Card 365 ICOM Holders of a statute of national acknowledgment Press Chairperson and Board members of WHI societies + active staff + active volunteers (based upon an annual list supplied by the chairpersons) Handicapped + buddy Members of the WHI Board Members of the WHI Scientific Council Members of the WHI Heritage Council
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