--- title: "Fort A" url: "https://en.teutoburgerwald.de/region/excursion/poi/fort-a" description: "Because the ground was contaminated with meters of oil from its previous use, the site had to be extensively renovated. Original plans to set up the Prussian Museum here came to nothing. Fort A was used as temporary storage for larger agricultural equipment, which was stored here until a possible exhibition in the Minden Museum.When the British left the city in 1994 and thus their barracks on Simeonsplatz, the buildings were earmarked for museum use. Fort A was left to its fate. The ensemble remained dormant for years before the Tucholsky Bühne took it over in 2008. The theater people are firmly convinced that the ancient building has never been put to better use than it is today. They say that Fort A has simply been waiting for them for so long." language: "en" type: "Place" image: "https://dam.destination.one/913334/d341f65ef7a802aa9b28c92a91fe61b98cec65560c35eeb5746f6297f4e5e89d/.jpg" breadcrumb: "Root > Teutoburg Forest > Discover the region > Excursion > POI" --- Share Fort A ====== - Historic site - Monument - Tourist attractions – various - Theatre/variety show - Open-air theatre Das Bild zeigt das Fort A Fort A ------ In order to secure the Cologne-Minden railway line, Forts A, B and C were built in the Minden fortress complex from 1847. Fort A was completed in 1849 and used for military purposes as planned until the Minden fortress was abolished. Because the ground was contaminated with meters of oil from its previous use, the site had to be extensively renovated. Original plans to set up the Prussian Museum here came to nothing. Fort A was used as temporary storage for larger agricultural equipment, which was stored here until a possible exhibition in the Minden Museum.When the British left the city in 1994 and thus their barracks on Simeonsplatz, the buildings were earmarked for museum use. Fort A was left to its fate. The ensemble remained dormant for years before the Tucholsky Bühne took it over in 2008. The theater people are firmly convinced that the ancient building has never been put to better use than it is today. They say that Fort A has simply been waiting for them for so long. Read more Good to know ------------ Price info It is a public place where you don't have to pay admission. This does not apply to events. Read more Eligibility - Bad Weather Offer - Suitable for any weather - for Groups - for Class - for families - for individual guests - Suitable for the Elderly Payment methods Entrance Free Directions & Parking facilities You will find parking spaces directly on site. The train station is in the immediate vicinity. Read more Contact person Minden Marketing GmbH**Company** Domstr. 2 32423 Minden License (master data) Minden Marketing GmbH This content has been partially or completely optimised or created by AI.* Nearby ------ View on map - Event - Lecture/reading - film - Rock - Food & Beverage - ice cream parlor - restaurant - ice cream parlor - Accomodations - Hotel - Holiday apartment - Hotel garni - Place of interest - Theatre/variety show - Historic town centre - Permanently closed - Historic site - Tours 15.03 km - Themed trail 268.99 km - Regional bike tour 43.97 km - Regional bike tour Contact **Tucholsky Bühne e.V.** Festungsstraße 2 32423 Minden