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Fort Safranberg (Werk XL)
Historic Fort of the Ulm Fortress
Counts toward these achievements:
Ulm: First Steps10 pts
Ulm: Explorer25 pts
Ulm: Insider50 pts
Fort Safranberg (Werk XL) was constructed in 1858 as part of the Ulm Fortress. Since 1995, it has been restored by the Förderkreis Bundesfestung Ulm e.V., who purchased the fort.
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The fort was founded in 1858.
Quick Facts
- Founded
- 1858
Guided Story
Standing here at Fort Safranberg, you're looking at a significant piece of history from 1858. This fort was an essential part of the Ulm Fortress, built to defend and protect the region. Since 1995, the Förderkreis Bundesfestung Ulm e.V. has been dedicatedly restoring this historic structure. Imagine the soldiers and officers bustling here more than a century ago. Nearby, you can also find other fortress works like Fort Albeck, enriching the historic atmosphere of the area. It's a remarkable testament to military architecture that continues to endure today.
Location
Nearby
Fort Albeck (Werk XXXIX)
536 m away
Donauhalle
509 m away
Tiergarten Ulm
774 m away
Ulmer Zelt
612 m away
Safranberg
567 m away
Donaustadion
1.3 km away
Technische Hochschule Ulm
1.2 km away
Fort Friedrichsau (Werk XLI)
1.2 km away
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