Tarp Bunkermuseum

Over het museum

Bunker 75665 near Tarp, north of Esbjerg, was cast in June 1943 and handed over to the Wehrmacht by the Organisation Todt in August of the same year. It is a crew bunker of the type Regelbau 622 for 20 soldiers, the most frequently built type in Denmark; here the outer walls were made three meters thick, even stronger than usual. It belonged to the stronghold of the Esbjerg airbase, which the Luftwaffe used during the occupation, and served as accommodation, shelter, storage, and command post. Wall paintings in one of the two rooms were probably made by soldiers of the guard unit.

When two private individuals began the restoration, there was almost half a meter of water inside, and no furnishings were left. Over several years, and with support from local foundations, the Foreningen Esbjerg i Atlantvolden, and many volunteers, armored doors, bunks, a stove, telephones, and the air filtration system were acquired and installed, so that the bunker is now furnished again as it was when the Luftwaffe withdrew in 1945. The non-commercial museum receives no public funding.

In 2018 a scaled-down replica of the airfield's former main guardhouse was built at the entrance to the bunker, which now serves as an entrance area with found objects. Next to it is the Folkerummet with the ticket desk and a small café. Every year around Liberation Day in early May, the museum opens its season with guests from other museums and associations. It also offers tours lasting several hours to other bunkers on the former airfield grounds that are otherwise not accessible.

Hoogtepunten

• Fully furnished Regelbau 622 crew bunker from 1943
• Original wall paintings and slogans from the occupation period
• Replica of the main guardhouse of the Esbjerg airbase
• Collection of finds from the airfield
• Bunker safari to other installations of the airbase

Toegangsprijzen & kortingen

Admission includes a guided tour. Cash payment is preferred. School classes, clubs, and associations with many children only after arrangement by phone.

Toegankelijkheid

• Rolstoeltoegankelijk: niet aanwezig
• Lift: geen informatie
• Aangepast toilet: geen informatie
• Gehandicaptenparkeerplaats: geen informatie
• Hulphonden welkom: geen informatie
• Tastmodellen / voelbare objecten: geen informatie
• Rondleidingen in gebarentaal: geen informatie
• Informatie in eenvoudige taal: geen informatie
• Audiodescriptie: geen informatie

According to the museum, the bunker is not suitable for people with disabilities or those with walking difficulties. Visits are at your own risk.

Kinderen & gezin

Erg geschikt voor kinderen & gezinnen

The museum expressly invites families. Groups with many children only by arrangement; for the bunker safari there is a child price up to age 11.

Bereikbaarheid & parkeren

From the Esbjergmotorvejen exit 75 (Esbjerg N) onto Kjersing Ringvej, after about 1 km turn right onto Landemærket, at the end turn left and follow the signs “Bunker 75665.” Via Vestkystvej (Route 463) from Blåvand/Oksbøl to the roundabout at the Esbjergmotorvejen and there onto Kjersing Ringvej.

Service & horeca

• Café
• Museumwinkel

In the Folkerummet next to the bunker there is a ticket desk, drinks, cake, and merchandise.

Evenementen & zaalverhuur

Het museum heeft hierover geen informatie gepubliceerd – vraag het rechtstreeks na bij het museum.

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