Open Monumentendag: Fort Honswijk

Name: Open Monumentendag: Fort Honswijk
Start: 2026-09-13
End: 2026-09-13
Location: Fort Honswijk

took place · 13 Sep 2026

Fort Honswijk, Schalkwijk

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Fort Honswijk in Schalkwijk opens its doors during Open Monumentendag. Guided tours and information about the heritage value of this military fort are available.

About the event: Open Monumentendag: Fort Honswijk

1841-1848

Construction period

oldest & largest

Position in the Waterlinie

Good to know

Address: Lekdijk 58, 3998 NJ Schalkwijk
Guided tours with explanations about the heritage value of the fort
Regular tours last approximately 1.5 hours (14.00-15.30)
Wear sturdy shoes - it is a rough fort terrain
Free parking next to the fort; accessible via footpath on the Lekdijk
By public transport: train to Houten Castellum, then U-flex towards Fort Honswijk
Part of UNESCO World Heritage 'The Dutch Water Lines'
Only (contactless) card payments possible - no cash

What's new

2026-09-13
Open Monumentendag 2026 takes place nationwide on Saturday, September 13; Fort Honswijk participates with guided tours.

Here's how it looked last time

2025

Photo: Jan Willem Houweling

Photo: Thomas Bartelds

Photo: Morgane van Liere

Photo: Tessa Gielen

Photo: Thomas Bartelds

Photo: Eric Fecken

Open Monumentendag: Fort Honswijk

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