Fort de Kock & Limpapeh Bridge
Benteng Fort de Kock
The ruins of a fort the Dutch built on a hilltop in 1825, reached by the red Limpapeh suspension footbridge that leads to the zoo and museum across the road.
The fort was built by the Dutch during the Padri War as a stronghold, and during the colonial period Bukittinggi was known as Fort de Kock after it. Today only the low white walls, gun emplacements and old cannons remain, set on a tree-shaded hill with views over the town. From the fort, cross the red Limpapeh pedestrian bridge over Ahmad Yani Street to reach Kinantan Zoo. The ticket covers both sites, so you can visit them together.
Opening hours
About 08:00–17:30
Nearby sights
- Kinantan Zoo & Rumah Adat Baanjuang Museum
- Pasar Atas
- Nasi Kapau at Los Lambuang
- Jam Gadang
- Bung Hatta Birth House
- Sianok Canyon
- Japanese Tunnels (Lobang Jepang)
- Great Wall of Koto Gadang