German officers' housing - Hilversum
During World War II, Hilversum Airfield was taken by the German occupiers and was given a strategic function within their military plans. The airfield was expanded with additional infrastructure, including new buildings, hangars and defences. Bunkers and ammunition pits were constructed around the site to protect the airfield from Allied attacks. These fortifications were part of a larger defence system in the region.
On the nearby grounds of Zonnestraal, the Germans built a number of sturdy houses especially for their officers. These houses, with thick walls and sturdy structures, were known as the Hermann Göring Lager. One of these houses was set up as a casino, where German officers sought relaxation during the war. After liberation, these characteristic buildings remained and were later refurbished. Today, they serve as ordinary residential houses.
German officers' housing
Rading
1213 RK
Hilversum
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