The Houvig Fortress
The wind blows – as it almost always does in West Jutland. Both now, and during World War II, when Denmark was occupied and the Nazi occupying power built on their Atlantic Wall.
The Atlantic Wall was to extend from the Franco-Spanish border to northern Norway, while ensuring that the Allies did not enter mainland Europe. The Atlantic Wall was a show of power to tell the outside world how strong the Third Reich was. Very symbolically, it was never completed.
The Houvig Fortress at Søndervig was part of the Atlantic Wall, and when you walk around among the many bunkers, you experience a village. A village that was ready to attack! This was also where Ringelnatter was located. The Luftwaffe, the German Air Force's, state-of-the-art anti-aircraft position that shot down several Allied planes throughout the war.
When you go with Ringkøbing Fjord Museums' guides on a bunker tour at the Houvig Fortress, we walk through the area where the fortress was located. Many of the piles are still visible, while others are more or less hidden in the dunes.
Participation costs DKK 99 for adults and DKK 49 for children 3-17 years. Children under 3 years old attend for free.
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