Guided bunker tours along unique WWII installations in North Holland. With audio tour in your language, QR codes at every bunker, and volunteer guides who bring the stories to life.
About the Airfield
Airfield Bergen, also known as Fliegerhorst Bergen, is one of the best-preserved military airfields from the Second World War in the Netherlands. Built in 1938 by the Dutch air force and captured by the Germans in May 1940, the airfield played a crucial role in Luftwaffe operations over the North Sea.
Today, dozens of original bunkers, trenches and military installations remain intact in the forests and dunes around Bergen. A unique open-air museum that takes young and old back in time.
Fliegerhorst Bergen — historische luchtfoto, ca. 1942
🎥 Vliegveld (Fliegerhorst) Bergen by drone — update 2018
The airfield is built as a military base for the Aviation Division. The 4th Fighter Aircraft Division with Fokker G.I fighters is stationed here.
At the outbreak of war, the Luftwaffe attacks the airfield. Only one Fokker G.I (no. 321) manages to take off. After the capitulation, the Germans take over the airfield as Fliegerhorst Bergen.
The Germans massively expand the airfield with concrete runways, dozens of bunkers, a Wassermann radar, V-1 launch sites and extensive defences as part of the Atlantic Wall.
The airfield is repeatedly bombed by the Allies. In May 1945, the historic food drops (Operation Manna/Chowhound) take place over the region.
After liberation the airfield is dismantled but the bunkers remain intact. Today the Stichting Bunkerdorp and volunteers manage the site as historical heritage, accessible to visitors through guided tours.
🎥 Luftwaffe Airfield Bergen-Alkmaar — ~300 bunkers documentaire
Every bunker has a unique story. Scan the QR code on-site for detailed information about the soldiers, the workings and the historical context.
🎥 Bezoek aan Museum Vliegveld Bergen 1940–1945 — bunker van binnenuit
Commandogebouw Fliegerhorst Bergen, ca. 1942
The central command bunker of the airfield. All flight operations were coordinated here. The thick concrete walls (2–3 metres) provided protection against bombardments.
Munitiebunker exterieur, huidige staat
Large storage bunker for ammunition and fuel. Built with double steel doors and a special ventilation system. Luftwaffe ground personnel worked here daily.
Luchtfoto van het vliegveldterrein met Flak-stellingen
Anti-aircraft position with 88mm Flak cannon. Manned by a crew of 8 soldiers who kept watch day and night. The concrete ring base for the cannon is still fully intact.
Bunker Wn.7 (Küver 450b) — radarlocatie, huidige staat
Location of the large Wassermann FuMG 402 radar that could detect Allied aircraft up to 300 km away. The concrete foundation and shelter bunker for radar operators are preserved.
Bunker Wn.7 (P40 type) — vergelijkbaar met mannschapsbunkers
Sleeping and living bunker for 30–40 soldiers. With original sleeping niches, a small kitchen and sanitary facilities. Graffiti and inscriptions from soldiers are still visible on the walls.
Luftwaffe-personeel bij een jachtvliegtuig, Fliegerhorst Bergen
One of the few preserved V-1 launch installations in the Netherlands. The Vergeltungswaffe 1 flying bombs were launched here towards England.
Vernielde hangar na geallieerd bombardement, 1944
Armoured aircraft hangar for protecting Messerschmitt Bf 109 and Focke-Wulf Fw 190 fighters. The massive concrete construction with steel doors could house multiple aircraft.
🎥 Fliegerhorst Bergen — bunkers vanuit de lucht (drone footage 2016)
Click a marker for information about the bunker
Digital Experience
At every bunker on the site there is an information post with a QR code. Scan the code with your smartphone and discover the complete story of that specific bunker.
Personal diaries, letters and testimonies from the soldiers stationed in and around the bunker. From Dutch defenders in 1940 to the German occupation.
Detailed explanation of how the bunker was built, what materials were used and how the installations functioned during the war.
Unique archive photos of the bunker during the war, directly compared with the current situation. See what the place looked like 80 years ago.
Listen to the full audio tour in Dutch, German or English. Choose your language and let yourself be carried away by the story of this unique place.
BUNKER Wn.1 — DEMO
Commandobunker Wn.1
Fliegerhorst Bergen · 1941
Scan demo QR code
Our professional audio tour takes you along all the bunkers and tells the complete story of Airfield Bergen. Available in three languages, free to listen via your smartphone.
Stop 1 — Commandobunker Wn.1
Duration: approx. 45 min. · 7 stops · Free
Download or Stream
Scan the QR code at the entrance or download the audio files in advance via our website. No app needed — works directly in your browser.
Choose Your Language
Select Dutch, German or English. The audio tour is professionally narrated by native speakers with historical expertise.
Follow the Route
Each bunker has its own audio fragment. Scan the QR code at the bunker to start the right fragment, or follow the numbered route on the map.
📸 Foto's langs de audio tour route
🎥 5 Mei — Museum Vliegveld Bergen 1940–1945
Our tours are led by trained volunteer guides — local historians, former military personnel and heritage enthusiasts who know the history of Airfield Bergen inside out.
Head Guide · Military History
Former military officer and historian with 15 years of experience in local WWII history. Specialised in the Luftwaffe period and bunker architecture.
Guide · Educational Tours
Former history teacher with a passion for making history accessible to young people. Leads the school tours and family tours.
Guide · German-language Tours
Dutch-German historian specialising in the experiences of German soldiers at Fliegerhorst Bergen. Leads tours for German-speaking visitors.
Are you passionate about local history and want to share your knowledge with visitors? We are always looking for enthusiastic volunteers to guide our tours. Training is provided.
Combine your bunker visit with a beautiful boat trip through the polders and canals of Bergen and Alkmaar — in partnership with Go With the Flo.
In partnership with
Go With
the Flo
Bergen NH · ⭐ 4.7/5
Go With the Flo has been the activity partner in Bergen and surroundings for years. They rent out whisper boats for a quiet, nature-rich trip through the polders of Bergen, along the dune landscape and through the historic canals of Alkmaar. Founded by Florian Labij van der Pol.
Depart from the boat jetty in Bergen, sail through the beautiful Bergermeer and the polders towards Alkmaar. The route passes unique nature, historic waterways and offers views you will find nowhere else. Total sailing time: approx. 2 hours.
The Combo Arrangement
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From a short introduction to an extensive private tour — for every group there is a suitable arrangement.
Ideal for families and first-time visitors. Visit the 3 most spectacular bunkers with a volunteer guide and audio tour.
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The complete story of Fliegerhorst Bergen. All 7 bunkers, timeline, soldiers' stories and extensive audio tour in your language.
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Specially developed for students (year 7 to secondary school). With worksheets, interactive explanation and QR code assignments.
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The ultimate day trip: full bunker tour followed by a 2-hour boat trip through the polders with Go With the Flo.
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Exclusive private tour for groups up to 15 persons. Fully bespoke, own schedule, including extensive historical dossier.
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Reserve and pay for your tour directly online. Safe, fast and trusted through your own bank.
Select a tour package and preferred date via the booking form.
You will be redirected to your own bank — ABN AMRO, ING, Rabobank, SNS and more.
You will immediately receive a confirmation at your email address with all details.
🔒 Payment is processed via a secured iDEAL connection. Your data is never stored.
Or contact us directly via WhatsApp 06 30 77 28 97
Enjoy an exclusive High Tea in the historic atmosphere of the Bunkerdorp Bergen — surrounded by real WWII bunkers. An unforgettable experience combining history and gastronomy.
The complete High Tea experience in the historic Bunkerdorp. Including savoury bites, sweet treats and an extensive tea selection.
Full guided tour of all 7 bunkers with volunteer guide, followed by an extensive High Tea in the Bunkerdorp.
The ultimate day trip: bunker tour, High Tea in the Bunkerdorp and a boat trip through the polders with Go With the Flo.
The High Tea menu can be adapted to allergies and dietary requirements on request. Reservation required at least 48 hours in advance.
Explore our selection of historical books about Vliegveld Bergen, Bergen NH and Egmond — plus the award-winning organic specialty beers of Brouwerij Egmond, brewed at the historic Egmond Abbey.
All purchase links lead to the external webshops of the respective publishers and producers.
Reserve easily via the form or contact us directly via WhatsApp.
Do you have questions about the tours, the audio tour or the combo arrangement? We are happy to help!
Location
Bergen, North Holland
Languages
Nederlands · Deutsch · English
Opening Hours
Sat & Sun 10:00–17:00 · Weekdays on request
