Photo spot - Bunkers, Nordspidsen Fanø

Bunkers, Nordspidsen Fanø

During World War II, Fanø was part of the fortifications around Esbjerg and the city's important port. The purpose was to prevent the port from being used to support a possible allied invasion. That is why Fanø was expanded with almost 2 bunkers, which are mainly located in the northern part of the island.

The next photo spot is just at the Nordspitsen of Fanoe, where a larger bunker facility is located. The formation of the bunkers is quite striking when seen from the air, where you can really see their strategic position with a panoramic view of the entrance to Esbjerg, Esbjerg Harbor and Nordby. However, be aware that parts of the area are natural areas where drone flying is not permitted.

Several of these bunkers are today open to the public, so you can walk around the small underground passages. So take your camera in hand and move through the historic paths between the bunkers, where you can discover the rough concrete buildings in Fanø's otherwise idyllic nature.

It is recommended to take the short hike of 1,5 km from the ferry out to the bunker facility, where Fanø's beautiful nature can be experienced on the way.
If you want to drive to the spot, this is possible via the gravel road Vesternasen, with parking at Fanø Skydebane.

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