II. Main Cultural products 2. Sites of Historical Interest Section 2.2: Tourism Products

2.2.2. Living Like a Soldier In a Defence Line

A rural B&B accommodation entrepreneur nearby the reconstructed defence Grebbelinie had the idea to develop a rural tourism accommodation called “Linie hut”.

“Linie huts” are, with some moderations for the western spoiled tourist, reconstructed and used as tourism accommodations. These huts are situated against the former line dike.

Here was a big confrontation between the Dutch and the German troops in May 1940, so you are sleeping more or less in a battle area. Nearby is a trench reconstructed and you can feel yourself like a Dutch soldier waiting for the enemy. If you book a linie hut, the owner will organize a guided tour for you, telling you about this part of the Dutch defence line, the water management, the flora and fauna around.

2.2.1. Living Intangible Heritage

2.2.3. Visitor Centres