Ouvrage Schoenenbourg

#42 among destinations in France

Museum, Top attraction, Historical place, History museum

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Ouvrage Schoenenbourg, nestled in the picturesque region of Alsace, France, stands as a testament to the country's storied military past. This historical fortification is part of the Maginot Line, a series of defensive structures built along the French border in the lead-up to World War II. Today, it serves as a museum, offering visitors a glimpse into the life of soldiers who once manned this formidable bastion.

Constructed in the 1930s, Ouvrage Schoenenbourg was designed for long-term defense, equipped with artillery casemates, infantry blocks, and a network of underground tunnels. It was one of the few fortresses along the Maginot Line that saw significant action during the war, repelling German advances in 1940. The site has been meticulously preserved, allowing tourists to explore the barracks, ammunition stores, and command posts exactly as they were over eighty years ago.

Guided tours of Ouvrage Schoenenbourg are an immersive experience. They take visitors through the heart of the fortress, showcasing the ingenious engineering that went into its construction. The museum also presents a collection of wartime artifacts, photographs, and documents that bring the history of the Maginot Line to life.

Local name: Ouvrage de Schœnenbourg Coordinates: 48°57'59"N, 7°54'44"E

Location

Rue Commandant Martial ReynierHunspach 67250 Grand EstFrance

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+33 3 88 80 96 19

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Day trips

Ouvrage Schoenenbourg – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Town Hall of Wissembourg, St. Peter and St. Paul's Church, St John's Church, Lampertsloch.

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City hall, Baroque architecture, Neoclassical architecture
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St John's Church, Wissembourg
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Area
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Church, Gothic architecture
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3.8 miNE
Forts and castles
Château du Geisberg
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Church, Gothic architecture
Weissenburg Abbey, Wissembourg
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Museum
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5.1 miN
Nature, Natural attraction, Forest
Mundat Forest, Palatinate Forest-North Vosges Biosphere Reserve
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5.6 miNE
Forts and castles
Château Saint-Rémy d'Altenstadt
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Museum
Casemate d'Oberroedern Sud
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