Kunstlicher Hafen
France
Arromanches was the site of a unique technological feat: the construction of the artificial harbor "Mulberry," vital for supplying Allied troops. Even today, the remains of this harbor are visible at low tide, a reminder of the ingenuity and determination of the Allies. The D-Day Landing Museum and the spectacular views from the cliffs recount this logistical achievement that changed the course of the war.
Contents
8 sections · tap a section for its opening lines1Orientation
Welcome to Arromanches-les-Bains, the site of one of the most audacious engineering feats in military history: the Mulberry Harbor, or 'Kunstlicher Hafen.' As you look out over the tranquil waters of the English Channel today, it…
Listen in the app2The Phoenix Caissons — Giants in the Surf
The most visible parts of the Mulberry Harbor today are the Phoenix caissons—the massive, hollow concrete blocks that served as the outer breakwater. Each of these giants stood up to 60 feet high and weighed up to 6,000 tons. …
Listen in the app3The Whale Roadways — Floating Bridges of Liberation
Inside the protective ring of caissons lay the Whale roadways—a series of floating bridges that connected the deep-water piers to the beach. These steel spans were designed to rise and fall with the ten-meter tides of the…
Listen in the app4Port Winston — The Temporary City of Gold
The collective name for the harbor at Arromanches was Port Winston, named in honor of the British Prime Minister. For several months in 1944, this was the busiest port in the world. …
Listen in the app5The D-Day Museum (Musée du Débarquement)
To understand the technical genius of the Mulberry Harbor, a visit to the Musée du Débarquement is essential. Built on the very spot where the harbor once operated, this museum was the first in Normandy to commemorate the…
Listen in the app6The Arromanches 360 Circular Cinema
For a more immersive experience, we head up to the Arromanches 360 Circular Cinema, located on the cliffs overlooking the harbor site. This cinema uses nine screens to project a 360-degree film that tells the story of the 100…
Listen in the app7The Memorials of the Cliffs
Dotted along the cliffs above Arromanches are several memorials dedicated to the different units and nations that participated in the construction and defense of the Mulberry Harbor. These range from simple plaques to large…
Listen in the app8Closing
As we conclude our tour of the Artificial Harbor at Arromanches, we stand once more at the edge of the sea, looking out at the Phoenix caissons as the tide comes in. What we have explored is more than just a military site; it is…
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What is Kunstlicher Hafen?
Kunstlicher Hafen is a place in France with 8 story sections on Tellby. You can read the opening of each section on this page; the sound plays in the app.
| Location | France |
|---|---|
| Type | Nature |
| Story sections | 8 |
| Text language | English |
| Coordinates | 49.3401, -0.6194 |
| Last updated |