Guided tour of the Big Maginot Work The Hackenberg in Veckring
Experience an exciting leap forward in time, and treat yourself to a guided tour of the Gros Ouvrage Maginot du Hackenberg! Accompanied by an expert guide, you’ll discover the Hackenberg Works, the largest of the Maginot Line. A truly disproportionate monster, with 10 km of galleries and 19 combat blocks to explore for a sensational historical journey!
If you’re interested in history and discovery, this guided tour is for you! Follow your guide, and let yourself be surprised by the installations of the largest fortification of the 20th century. From ammunition depots, kitchens and barracks to the power plant with its generators still in working order, you’ll be amazed by the modernity of this period equipment!
Transformed into a military museum, the barracks also offers a wealth of historical discoveries. The main events of the 1939-1945 war are recounted, shedding light on certain aspects of history.
After your guided tour, hop aboard the History Train to visit the fighting blocks and artillery casemates with their powerful turrets. Once used to transport ammunition, this little electric train will take you to restored and restored installations, giving you a glimpse of the weaponry deployed during the War.
The 2.5-hour tour includes a guided tour, a train ride and a visit to all the facilities, but can also be followed by a leisurely stroll. You can follow a signposted footpath to the Hackenberg chapel. A magnificent panorama awaits you at the summit!
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Average duration 2 hours 30 minutes
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Languages spoken French, English, German
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Difficulty Suitable for all
From 23.11.2022 to 31.12.2025
Adult price: €15
Children under 16: €8
Reduced rate : 12 € per person
Free admission for children under 4 years of age
- The guided tour
- The train journey
- Discover all the facilities
Every day from Monday to Friday, departures at 2.30pm sharp, Saturday mornings departures at 9.30am sharp, Saturdays, Sundays and public holidays in the afternoon, departures staggered from 2pm to 3.30pm.
We strongly recommend reserving your seats on the website to avoid queuing.
- A guided tour through history, led by a passionate guide
- Discover the most important fortification of the Maginot Line
- An impressive journey on a vintage train
GROS OUVRAGE MAGINOT DU HACKENBERG ASSOCIATION AMIFORT VECKRING
GUIDED TOUR Accompanied by a passionate guide, discover the most formidable fortification of the 20th century. In the bend of the barracks, kitchens, electric factory, ammunition depot, armament museum, learn the life of the men, in charge of the protection of our borders, in the aftermath of the First World War. Aboard the train of the time, you will reach the combat blocks to discover the powerful artillery turrets and casemates.
57920 Veckring