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Houvig Fæstningen

3.8 km north of Søndervig is one of the most important German fortifications in Denmark from the 2nd World War. It consists of 50 bunkers and approx. 50 other concrete installations which were used as part of the German Atlantic Wall with cannons, anti-aircraft – and machine gun bunkers etc.

Discover part of the Atlantic Wall.

Around the fortification were also large minefields and barbed-wire entanglements. Further information available in the tourist offices. Ringkøbing Museum arranges guided tours to the fortification in the summer. Look in the event calendar for the next tour.