The strength of the FORTE CULTURA network is based on the individual strengths and cohesion of its members and FORTE CULTURA partners. FORTE CULTURA is a member of EFFORTS and together with other partners, such as other cultural routes, institutions or foundations, we achieve sustainable results in support of the European fortress heritage.
Together Strong
EFFORTS (European Federation of Fortified Sites) is a European network for fortresses and fortress organisations based in Brussels. It supports and promotes the cultural heritage of fortress monuments and carries out EU lobbying work for the European fortress heritage. FORTE CULTURA e.V. is a member of EFFORTS Europe
Alsace Destination Tourisme (AD) is the travel agency of the European Community of Alsace and is responsible for the development and promotion of tourism, especially in cross-border co-operation. Due to the chequered French and German history of Alsace, there are many fortified monuments in the region. Together with FORTE CULTURA, the ADT would like to further strengthen this cultural heritage and sustainably expand the already numerous tourist offers. ADT is also an important partner for the FORTE CULTURA cluster of fortresses in the Upper Rhine region. ADT has been a member of FORTE CULTURA since September 2022. www.alsace-destination-tourisme.com
Fortress monuments and the Second World War also have many points of contact. The European cultural route “Liberation Route Europe”, certified by the Council of Europe in 2019, leads along remembrance routes to the historical sites of the Second World War in Europe. FORTE CULTURA and the Liberation Route have been cooperating on various levels since the end of 2019. www.liberationroute.de
CIO (FSG) was founded in the UK in 1975 and is a registered charity dedicated to the study and conservation of fortifications from the age of artillery (c. 1500 AD onwards). In 2024, FSG and FORTE CULTURA began working together to achieve common goals with a positive impact on fortified heritage. In particular, research findings on fortifications are published in the regular FSG publications “FORT” and “Casemate”, with wide readership and distribution to academic libraries worldwide. Since the Corona pandemic, the FSG also offers an extensive webinar programme. www.fortressstudygroup.org
The European Route of the Reformation represents the era of the Reformation, which was significant in world history. There are many points of contact here with modern fortress construction, and the two have influenced each other.
In May 2020, FORTE CULTURA e.V. and the European Route of the Reformation signed a cooperation agreement to explore synergies and develop impulses for the cultural-touristic, social and economic valorisation of the cultural heritage of the Reformation and fortress architecture. www.reformationroutes.eu
FORTE CULTURA Business Partners
FORTE CULTURA cooperates with various partners from the tourism industry, digitalisation and marketing to increase the visibility and accessibility of the fortress heritage. Sometimes framework agreements are concluded, with significant advantages for FORTE CULTURA members.
In cooperation with Actionbound GmbH (DE), FORTE CULTURA has been offering all member stations the opportunity to use the Actionbound App. Actionbound is a mobile app that allows users to create and play interactive and gamified tours and puzzle rallies. The app is a great marketing tool for cultural institutions and organisations as it offers a unique way to engage and excite visitors and potential customers. All members of Forte Cultura e.V. have the possibility to create their own “customised” bounds (tours and puzzle rallies). Members do not have to pay a licence fee for the Actionbound offer.
In cooperation with Martin Kaule Reisen und Service GmbH, FORTE CULTURA develops professionally organised cultural and historical travel offers based on its member sites and fortress clusters. Martin Kaule specialises in small-group and individual journeys to extraordinary places, combining historical interpretation, personal guidance and experience-based travel. His programme includes educational trips, lost places, bunkers and military-historical destinations across Europe and beyond. Within the FORTE CULTURA partnership, member sites and clusters can contribute content, stories and visitor experiences, while the tour operator supports packaging, logistics, sales and customer care. The cooperation helps transform fortress heritage into bookable, high-quality tourism products and strengthens the visibility and economic impact of the route.
Reveel.Guide (FI) makes visitor experiences more accessible, sustainable, and modern by turning paper maps into instant digital guides on visitors’ phones in multiple languages. Attractions can offer engaging multilingual experiences without the time and cost of building their own solutions. Reveel provides a cost-effective and sustainable alternative to printed maps and traditional audio guides. Using nothing more than a smartphone, visitors can access digital maps and routes, multilingual content, rich media integration or interactive features. Thanks to our partnership, all FORTE CULTURA members receive a 50% discount on Reveel’s subscription plans (starting at just €99/month). This makes Reveel an affordable, future-ready solution for even small and medium-sized heritage sites.
Smart.Guide (CZ) turns every visit into an engaging self-guided discovery experience. For FORTE CULTURA members, it is an easy way to make fortresses, heritage sites and cultural routes more accessible, modern and inspiring for international guests. The app offers digital audio guides in multiple languages, GPS-based self-guided tours, offline maps and itineraries, personalized recommendations, locally sourced stories, hands-free autoplay while walking, and options for photos, video and augmented-reality content. Members can present high-quality interpretation without extra hardware, update content flexibly and reach visitors before, during and after their trip. To make starting even easier, FORTE CULTURA members receive a 20% discount on the monthly SmartGuide price (starting at just €48/month). Use SmartGuide to bring your site’s stories to life and invite visitors to explore at their own pace.
In cooperation with EuroSchein-Souvenir GmbH (DE), FORTE CULTURA has been offering the opportunity to produce and sell customised souvenir banknotes since 2021. The souvenir banknotes have all the features of genuine euro banknotes and are popular collector’s items throughout Europe. FORTE CULTURA members receive a discount on production costs. Take advantage of this opportunity to print your own (souvenir) money. The customisable notes not only strengthen your image as a fortress location, they also boost your revenue. Our members Germersheim, Büdingen and Din l-Art Helwa have already issued their own notes, including FORTE CULTURA brand.
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