Waterliniemuseum Fort bij Vechten

About the museum

The Waterliniemuseum is located at Fort bij Vechten, one of the largest forts of the Nieuwe Hollandse Waterlinie. Since opening in 2015, the museum has explained how the Dutch water lines worked and what their history is. It was realised by the municipality of Bunnik, Staatsbosbeheer, Nieuwland and the Province of Utrecht in close cooperation with other provinces.

The concept revolves around a clever defensive idea: when danger threatened, land was deliberately flooded, neither too deep nor too shallow, and the line was secured with forts, dikes and sluices. These Hollandse Waterlinies are now a UNESCO World Heritage Site.

Next to the fort lies Castellum Fectio, a site on the Roman imperial frontier, the Limes along the Rhine, which is also a World Heritage Site. The museum thus connects two eras in one place; the fort also has a VVV information point as well as tours of the grounds.

Highlights

• Two UNESCO World Heritage Sites in one place: Waterlinies and Limes
• Exhibition on the water line as a "weapon"
• Castellum Fectio next to the fort with a Roman tour
• Daily tour of the fort
• VVV information point in the fort

Permanent exhibition

• Waterliniemuseum – Interactive exhibition on how the Hollandse Waterlinies worked and their history, as well as on the Roman Limes frontier at Fort bij Vechten.

Founded

2015

Operated by

Stichting Waterliniemuseum Fort bij Vechten

Admission & discounts

Free with Museumkaart. Tickets at the ticket desk only, no reservation necessary. Prices are valid up to and including 31 December 2026.

Accessibility

• Partially wheelchair accessible
• Elevator: no information
• Accessible restroom
• Accessible parking: no information
• Service dogs welcome
• Tactile models & exhibits: no information
• Sign language tours: no information
• Easy-to-read materials: no information
• Audio description: no information

The museum pavilion is fully accessible; the fort grounds may be uneven. The car park is 400 metres away; please call if you have difficulties. A low-stimulus visit can be arranged by agreement. Dogs on a lead are welcome in the fort and the museum.

Kids & families

Family ticket for 2 adults and up to 3 children; children up to 4 years have free admission.

Getting there & parking

Enter "Fort bij Vechten, Achterdijk 12, Bunnik" in your satnav; some satnavs lead to the delivery entrance – the correct car park can be recognised by the ducks of Duckcity.

Amenities & dining

The museum hasn’t published any information on this.

Events & venue rental

• Spaces for rent
• Private parties
• Corporate events
• Weddings / ceremonies

The fort is rented out for weddings, anniversaries, corporate events and other events, with a tour and museum visit on request. Bookings via fortvechten.nl or boekingen@fortvechten.nl (+31 30 202 0120); group enquiries also via the museum's enquiry form.

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