The invisible fortress monuments of the world wars and the atomic age Secrecy, camouflage and distraction characterised the construction of fortress monuments in the 20th century. Whether camouflaged Swiss gun emplacements in the Alps, Führer headquarters of the [...]

Active fortresses - conquering fortified cultural heritage in a sporty way Whether hiking, running, skating, biking, climbing or paddling, there are more and more attractive offers around fortresses for your own sporting activities or [...]

Once cannon-proof - today a bombastic atmosphere Classical music in fortresses Many event fortresses offer exciting classical music events in a historical setting. Highlights include the "Best of Mozart Series" at the fortress [...]

Fortresses as places of remembrance Fortresses and fortifications have always had primarily military functions. They were built to keep attackers at bay and were later often repurposed to hold prisoners. [...]

Great battles, bivouacs and soldiers' lives Colourful uniforms, historical weapons, cavalry, artillery, sword and lance, bow and arrow - in almost every era there were military conflicts over fortified buildings that [...]

Flowers, blossoms and enchanting nature where cannons once thundered At first glance, defiant fortresses don't seem to have much to do with nature. At second glance, however, they reveal a [...]

Something for everyone: art, cultural history, everyday life, banal, special, mysterious, extravagant In the rooms and catacombs of huge fortress monuments, museums, galleries and exhibitions have a special effect. They enjoy unbroken popularity with [...]

From youth hostels to flats and luxury hotels, the spectrum of accommodation options in fortresses, castles and palaces ranges. Even the dungeon of Klaipeda Fortress (LT) is open to the [...]

Play worlds, learning and leisure activities, sport and fun in fortress monuments Round turrets with pointed roofs, red and white striped window shutters, drawbridges and real cannons - fortresses, fortified castles, moated castles and palaces are a [...]