Gros Ouvrage du Hackenberg
Gros ouvrage du Hackenberg
One of the largest underground forts on the Maginot Line; ride a small underground train through ten kilometers of tunnels and tour the gun turrets and barracks.
Hackenberg Fort lies about 35 km northeast of Metz. It is one of the largest artillery forts on the Maginot Line, with about 10 km of underground tunnels capable of housing more than a thousand soldiers. Tours are led by a volunteer association. Visitors ride an electric mini-train deep underground to see the barracks, kitchens, power station, and ammunition stores, then go up to the surface to see a demonstration of the retractable gun turrets. The fort is open mainly on weekends and holidays, so confirm session times in advance. The full visit takes about two to three hours, and you need a car to get there.
Opening hours
Open weekends and holidays (check official website)
Nearby sights
- Château de Malbrouck
- Zoo d'Amnéville
- Porte des Allemands
- Musée de la Cour d'Or
- Église Saint-Maximin de Metz
- Basilique Saint-Vincent
- Metz Cathedral
- Opéra-Théâtre de Metz & Place de la Comédie