WN 62 (Widerstandsnest 62), Colleville-sur-Mer
Plan your visit
D-Day Omaha Beach Memorial Tour
4 attractions · 5h 5min · transit route
Tickets ~€15.5 · Transport ~€2.16
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About WN 62
WN 62 (Widerstandsnest 62) was the most heavily defended German strongpoint on Omaha Beach during the D-Day landings of June 6, 1944. Built as part of the Atlantic Wall fortifications, this resistance nest covered an area of 330 by 324 meters on a plateau 15-50 meters above sea level, providing a commanding view of the entire beach. The garrison of 40 soldiers operated two concrete casemates, a 75mm artillery gun, anti-tank weapons, mortars, and multiple machine guns.
WN 62 — Planning Your Visit
Open 24/7
This attraction is accessible at any time, no specific opening hours required.
Combine with 3 nearby attractions for a full day
From €17.66 / person — all tickets and transport included — transit route with total cost breakdown
Technical Sergeant Philip Streczyk of the 16th Infantry Regiment led the first successful assault through WN 62's defenses at 08:25 on D-Day. For his actions breaking through the German lines under heavy fire, he was awarded the Distinguished Service Cross, one of the highest military decorations.
Travel Plans for WN 62 (Widerstandsnest 62)
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Day Routes
D-Day Omaha Beach Memorial Tour
Colleville-sur-Mer
Nearby Attractions
Normandy American Cemetery and Memorial
Big Red One Assault Museum - 1st Infantry Division Memorial
Overlord Museum (Omaha Beach)
Omaha Beach, Saint-Laurent-sur-Mer
Omaha Beach Memorial Museum
Normandy American Cemetery and Memorial
Big Red One Assault Museum - 1st Infantry Division Memorial
Overlord Museum (Omaha Beach)
Omaha Beach, Saint-Laurent-sur-Mer