From August 14–16, FORT is hosting a festival featuring demonstrations of both historical and modern air defense equipment and military vehicles, as well as talks, personal stories, and a quiz contest for children. Admission is free all three days; guided tours of Stevnsfort are available for an additional fee.
Festival Program:
Friday, August 14, 10:00 a.m.–3:00 p.m.: Air Defense Wing and HAWK
The Air Defense Wing, which has taken over from the HAWK missiles at FORT, is exhibiting and demonstrating equipment.
Saturday, August 15: The grounds open at 10 a.m.
Explore the vehicle fleet, see the Guard Hussars’ weapons collection and mortar firing demonstrations, ride along in the Piranha crew carrier, and visit the HAWK camp’s control vehicles and missiles.
12:30–1:30 p.m.: Vehicle presentation
Meet all the vehicles and see them in action.
3:00–4:00 p.m.: Preparations for the parade
Watch the large FORT convoy being assembled before departure.
4:00–5:30 p.m.: Parade drive in Stevns
The convoy is heading out: FORT, Mandehoved, Gydevej, FORT.
FORT Talks
Host: Anders Knudsen, Museum Curator
1:45–2:30 p.m.: Air Defense During the Cold War
Hans Nielsen, retired colonel (NIKE/HAWK).
2:45–3:30 p.m.: The Danish Defense Today
Hans Peter Michaelsen, defense analyst and guide at FORT.
Sunday, August 16: The venueopens at 10 a.m.
The same program at the venue as on Saturday.
10:00 a.m.–2:00 p.m.: Competition
East Zealand Museums is celebrating its 100th anniversary. Guess a special item from our storage and win two free tickets to all of our locations. Also, share your thoughts in the collaborative project: What should the museum of the future look like?
FORT Talks
Host: Anders Knudsen, Museum Curator
1:00–2:00 p.m.: The First Women in the Armed Forces
Aase Schioldan, a guide at FORT, and “KRIS” on airspace surveillance in a three-story bunker.
2:15–3:30 p.m.: Being a “flyer kid” in Stevns
May-Britt Diechmann, who grew up in Stevns as the daughter of a father in the Air Force.
Practical Information
The festival will take place at FORT, Korsnæbsvej 60, 4673 Rødvig
The festival’s program can be found at:
August 14, 10:00 a.m.–3:00 p.m. (kickoff with Air Defence Wing)
August 15, 10:00 a.m.–6:30 p.m. (parade drive in Stevns)
August 16, 10:00 a.m.–3:30 p.m.
The festival is open to both children and adults. Admission is free all three days.
Guided tours of the underground are available for an additional fee, and FORT is open from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.