Forteiland IJmuiden

Fort Island IJmuiden is a unique event and meeting location for companies and for the public by event agency PBN.

From March to November, guided tours are offered on the island every first Sunday of the month by the experienced guides of the 'Friends of Fort Island'. A fun and educational experience for young and old. www.forteiland.nl

History
Fort at IJmuiden controls the access to the North Sea Canal. The fort has three floors and had a unique armored battery with five heavy cannons for coastal defense and an armored turret with two cannons for the defense of the locks and the North Sea Canal. The isolated fort island has been off-limits for a long time and still maintains a mysterious atmosphere.

The fort at IJmuiden was constructed between 1880 and 1887 and was originally located on the northern shore of the mouth of the North Sea Canal. Due to the widening of the canal in the 1920s, the fort became situated on an island. In 1910, the position of IJmuiden was reinforced with two coastal batteries and two land batteries. During the German occupation, the fort island became 'Core Work' within the 'Festung IJmuiden'. The armored turret and the cannons were removed and melted down by the German occupiers, but the armored gallery has remained.

There are several boarding locations available to reach the island. Pay close attention to which boarding location has been agreed upon or which is mentioned in the program.

Boarding Location                 
The head of the harbor, Lock Square, 1975 AG IJmuiden

Reception at the gangplank, then proceed to the tour boat the Queen Emma.
Parking is available at the head of the harbor and at Halkade.

Boarding Location
Vlettensteiger, Seinpostweg, 1976 EM IJmuiden

This is the boarding location of the island's staff boat and is only used for preparations and visits from small groups to the island. Reception at the jetty in front of the entrance of company CEBO (Westerduinweg). There is only limited parking available. The boarding location is poorly accessible by public transport.

Boarding Location
Seaport Marina, Kennemerboulevard 540, 1976 EM IJmuiden

Reception at the square next to the bus stop, next to the ATM of Rabobank. Departure by boat from Seaport Marina. Parking must be done at the beach parking lot as close as possible to the beach access. Seaport Marina can only be reached by public transport by bus.

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