Tirpitz bunker

Tirpitz bunker Esbjerg

World-class architecture

The Danish architectural firm BIG has drawn the new Tirpitz museum. In the preserved dune landscape, behind the ancient canon bunker of World War II, the architects have created a spectacular museum hidden under the sand. Below the surface there are four large exhibition galleries as well as a café and a shop. An underground corridor connects the new attraction with the old war bunker.

Tirpitz bunker
The old bunker lies as a testimony to the widespread consequences of the Second World War. As a huge concrete block full of secrets, it calls on the narrow corridors to be discovered. Take a good friend in your hand and explore the dark bunks of the Second World War.

Tirpitz- defence position
In August 1944, the German occupying power began building the great Tirpitz position west of Blåvand. The two huge gun bunkers were part of the Atlantic Force and were to defend entry to Esbjerg. But the war ended before the bunkers were finished, and since then they have stood as cold testimonies about the war right in the west coast's magnificent dune landscape.

The bunker ruins have been a popular museum, but it is now replaced by a brand new museum with four large galleries with each exhibition. 

The new Tirpitz museum

The new museum consists of concrete, steel and glass. Concrete is cast on site like the old cannon bunker. Steel in black and gold like amber. The roof is planted with mare halm and integrates the museum completely naturally in the dune landscape.

The new Tirpitz museum offers a wide variety of different experiences for the whole family

The new Tirpitz museum

On Discovering in the exhibitions
Not only the architecture, but also the exhibits are something special. The Dutch experience designer Tinker Imagineers has designed the exhibitions with focus on experiences for the whole family.

The hidden west coast
Embark on a time trip starting with the mammoths on the big west coast plain, where there is now the North Sea. The journey continues to the early Blåvand coast, with trolls and smugglers, past the heroes of the sea and until the 1970s's flourished camping life.   See more attraktive Camping  in Blåvand and Hvidbjerg..

Ravstone - the gold of the sea
Visit Western Europe's most beautiful exhibition about the Nordic gold ravine. In an adventurous world between the woods of the Rav-woods, you can pursue true treasures made of the sea's gold and fascinating 40 million. year old insects caught in the golden drops.

In the Amber-gold exhibition, you meet the amber collectors on the beach. They tell you how to find amber - and show you the nicest finds they have made. Maybe you get some tips and tricks you can use. At least you can figure out how to know amber and learn to distinguish between amber and rock.

The Treasury
In the big amber lump there is a treasure trove of all ages. From the oldest stone age monoliths to the latest masterpieces in amber. Come close to some of the finest ravine found in Denmark.

Amber, the gold of the sea

Food and drinks
In Tirpitz, exciting and family-friendly dishes are served at reasonable prices. On hot days, the coffee and cake can be enjoyed in the beautiful courtyard. Be aware that it can be busy especially in high season and on weekends.

It is not allowed to bring food and drink in Tirpitz, but outdoors you can use the table-bench sets that stand by the bunker.

See more Restaurants  in south-west Jylland.

Opening hours:
1st Sept.-30th. June: 10-17 Summer opening: July 1st-31th. August 9-19

Closed:
24/12, 25/12, 31/12, 1/1

prices
Adults 125 kr., Annual card 200 kr. Children under 18 years free of charge
Groups over 10 pers. 20% discount Free: ICOM, ODM,

Adress:  Tirpitzvej 1    6857 Blåvand    See MAP
Phone, (fx booking): +45 75 22 08 77
Phone weekend (OBS: no booking): +45 72 10 84 85