WN 202 Bläßhuhn is a World War II-era military bunker located near the town of Audinghen in northern France, close to the border with Belgium. As part of the Atlantic Wall fortification system, this structure was built by Nazi Germany to defend the French coastline against Allied invasion. The designation "WN" stands for Widerstandsnest, referring to small defensive positions designed to house machine guns or light artillery.
The bunker is situated in a strategically important area along the Opale Coast, which saw significant activity during the war due to its proximity to major ports such as Calais. While specific details about the armament and crew of WN 202 Bläßhuhn are not widely documented, similar structures in the region typically housed light anti-infantry or anti-tank weapons, often operated by a small detachment of soldiers.
Architecturally, the bunker reflects standard German defensive construction techniques of the early 1940s, featuring reinforced concrete walls several meters thick to withstand bombardment. These installations were integrated into the broader coastal defense network that stretched from Norway to the Spanish border. After the liberation of France, many of these bunkers were abandoned or repurposed, though some remain preserved today as historical monuments.
Today, WN 202 Bläßhuhn remains visible in the landscape and serves as a reminder of the extensive military preparations made during World War II. It attracts interest from historians, tourists, and urbex enthusiasts drawn to explore remnants of the Atlantic Wall. Though largely inactive, the site contributes to understanding the scale and engineering efforts behind Nazi Germany’s coastal defenses.