Bunker museum

The Bunker Museum on Terschelling lies in the dunes near West-Terschelling, in the former German radar station Tiger. From here the Germans tracked Allied bombers during the Second World War.

What can you expect at the Bunker Museum?

• History: The Germans named their radar sites after animals sharing the place's initial: Tiger on Terschelling, Schlei on Schiermonnikoog. The site covers about 7 hectares with 85 bunkers, four of which form the museum. More than 200 German soldiers lived and worked here.
• Visitor centre G28: Since May 2025 the former canteen has housed a new exhibition with models and a film about the war on the Wadden Islands.
• Highlights: Highlights of the Bunker Museum are:
  • Command bunker Berta, two storeys and about 20 by 20 metres. Only three of this type exist in the Netherlands.
  • Bunkers furnished in period style, with original uniforms and everyday objects.

Practical information

• Guided tours: A guided tour takes about 2 hours, with up to 16 people. Book through the VVV. With a bunker card you can also explore the site on your own.
• Children: Children get a booklet, a treasure hunt and a GPS game.

The Bunker Museum reveals a remarkable piece of Terschelling's war history.

Furthermore Bunker museum is near the following sights: Snijderspad (±300 m), Dellewal Bay (±400 m), De Richel (±450 m), Noordsvaarderij Horse-Drawn Carriage Rides (±500 m) & Swimming Pool De Dôbe (±500 m).

For information

Tigerpad 5, West-Terschelling
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