M 162a is a military bunker located in Denmark, near the coastal town of Hanstholm. This structure is part of the extensive Atlantic Wall fortifications built by Nazi Germany during World War II to defend against Allied invasion. The bunker was constructed as part of the Hanstholm fortress complex, which served as a key defensive position controlling access to the Skagerrak strait and the entrance to the Baltic Sea.
The M 162a bunker represents the typical Regelbau (standard design) bunkers used throughout the Atlantic Wall network. These concrete fortifications were engineered to withstand heavy bombardment and provide secure positions for coastal defense artillery and observation posts. The Hanstholm complex was one of the most heavily fortified areas in Denmark during the German occupation, featuring multiple interconnected bunkers, gun emplacements, and underground facilities.