Fort Nieuwersluis
Nieuwersluis
At Fort Nieuwersluis, the eventful history of this small village comes to life. Due to its strategic location, Nieuwersluis was part of the Old Dutch Waterline and later the New Dutch Waterline. In the 19th century, the New Dutch Waterline protected the cities in Utrecht and Holland. A tower fort was built on Fort Nieuwersluis in the mid-nineteenth century. Later, earthen walls, gun emplacements, a bombproof barracks and three depots were added.
UNESCO World Heritage
Fort Nieuwersluis…
At Fort Nieuwersluis, the eventful history of this small village comes to life. Due to its strategic location, Nieuwersluis was part of the Old Dutch Waterline and later the New Dutch Waterline. In the 19th century, the New Dutch Waterline protected the cities in Utrecht and Holland. A tower fort was built on Fort Nieuwersluis in the mid-nineteenth century. Later, earthen walls, gun emplacements, a bombproof barracks and three depots were added.
UNESCO World Heritage
Fort Nieuwersluis is part of the UNESCO World Heritage. The World Heritage Committee decided on 26 July 2021 to grant the New Dutch Waterline World Heritage status. Together with the Defense Line of Amsterdam, which has been on the UNESCO World Heritage List since 1996, they form the Dutch Water Lines.
kitchen barracks Looking for a green and quiet place in nature where you can enjoy good coffee or tea? Then the Kazernekeuken is for you! In the winter you can take a seat in the cozy barracks and when the weather is nice you can enjoy homemade cake or delicious grilled cheese outside on the terrace or in a hammock.
Opening times
- Every monday open
- Every tuesday open
- Every wednesday open
- Every thursday open
- Every friday open
- Every saturday open
- Every sunday open
