Event
9th Fort. THROUGH THE TUNNELS. A journey through time. Excursion.
About this event
DESCRIPTION:
9th Fort. Through the tunnels. A journey through time.
Guided tour by RIMUTĖ:
Like a journey through time, covering more than one decade full of events.
Behind the massive, creaking metal doors lie mysterious-looking underground communication galleries. We travel through labyrinths of tunnels, accompanied by stories about the history of the Kaunas Fortress, its assault, visiting crew shelters, inspecting the drinking water well and ammunition depots. And all this—underground!
"Concrete bag", "The Wet One", "The Resort"—what are these?!
We will also pass through the doors that became fateful during the legendary escape of prisoners (corpse burners) from the fort. This fort is not just a defensive fortification. Its history bears witness to the fates of prisoners and victims of the Holocaust...
For inquiries, please email rimutemika@gmail.com or call +370 687 74423
Purchasing a ticket means you are already registered for this event (otherwise, registration via email is required). For preschool children, the tour and admission are free—registration is required.
Meeting point: IX Fort Museum, by the ticket office located in the memorial complex building, Žemaičių plentas 73, Kaunas LT 47435
IMPORTANT:
ADDITIONALLY, on-site at the museum ticket office, you will need to PURCHASE a 9th Fort VISITOR TICKET: 8 EUR for adults, 4 EUR for students, pupils, and seniors (all other visitor ticket discounts are available at the museum ticket office).
Minors who have purchased tickets may only visit the fort tours if accompanied by parents or accompanying adults.
The forts are not accessible to visitors with mobility difficulties.
Dress according to the weather: the tour takes place indoors, with an exit to the outside. Wear shoes with non-slip soles.
