Fort Batenstein Travel Guide: Top Sights in Ghana, Tours & Travel

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Fort Batenstein- Travel Tips What to See, How to Plan & Tours: Historical & Cultural; Ghana; 5 Reviews

Suggested Duration: 3 hours

Fort Batenstein, located near Butre on the Gold Coast (now Ghana), was established by the Dutch in 1656 as a strategic trading post and military fortification. Built to protect Dutch interests from Swedish expansion, it became a focal point during the Dutch–Ahanta War in 1837 and later served as the administrative center for Dutch-controlled Ahanta. The fort is historically significant for the signing of the Treaty of Butre in 1656, which formalized Dutch control over the local Ahanta people. In 1872, the Dutch ceded their Gold Coast possessions to Britain, and the fort's role diminished. Today, Fort Batenstein is recognized as a World Heritage Site for its importance in European trade and colonial history.

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Reviews of Fort Batenstein

S K (Akwaabadise Africa)

5
Reviewed: 2023-06-13

It’s a great place of history. Standing at the Fort you get to see the beauty of the Butre village.
Abigail Annan

4
Reviewed: 2023-05-18

Steep climb to the Fort, do well to bring along good trainers in order to keep a firm grip. Tour guide available, charged 40 per person. Views from the height of the Fort are breathtaking as well.
Seth Nkrumah

5
Reviewed: 2023-04-11

Waww, never new such a wonderful place exist in Ghana. Butre is the best place to visit as far as tourism is concern
Isabella T

5
Reviewed: 2019-12-30

An amazing place to go for a morning hike. The gatekeeper charges you 10 cd per person (20 in total) to get access but it is totally worth it by enjoying the view of Butre. The fort apparently collapsed not long ago and some people may tell you it is closed, but you can still go.
Daniel Ayisi

5
Reviewed: 2018-01-12

The view was amazing. Experience a walk through the village of Butre and when you climb the hill to the fort you get to see the whole town and its surroundings.