Bayernwald

Bayernwald, located at 40 m above sea level, was of high military-strategic value. Having a good view over the front line was an important asset. That way, it was easier to point the cannons accurately and to defend one's positions. This explains why French and Bavarian soldiers were engaged in a fierce battle for possession of this site. The Germans won, and since, the place has been called Bayernwald. From 1914 until the summer of 1917, they made their "Bayernwald" into a fortress, impossible to capture. What can be seen today constitutes but 10 % of what it was in 1917. 

Free entrance Bayernwald 2012

On these dates the Bayernwald trenches can be free visited from 10:00 untill 18:00. There is also a guide available who can give you some more information:

• Sunday 21st of April 2013
• Sunday 9th of June 2013
• Sunday 28th of July 2013
• Thursday 15th of August 2013
• Sunday 8th of September 2013
• Monday 11th of November 2013

Hunting Calendar Bayernwald 2012

On hunting days, Bayernwald is closed. The hunting days for 2013 will be available in the month May.

• Saturday 1st September 2012
• Saturday 8th September 2012
• Sunday 16th September 2012
• Saturday 22nd September 2012
• Saturday 20nd October 2012
• Saturday 3rd November 2012
• Saturday 17th October 2012
• Saturday 1st December 2012
• Friday 21st December 2012

Open from 9 - 18 o'clock

Please receive your tickets by VVV Heuvelland, Sint Laurentiusplein 1, 8950 Heuvelland (Kemmel)

€ 4 per person - € 2.50 per person for groups of at least 20 persons - € 1 per person for peopel younger than 26 years.