Yes, you got it.

Most people would think that the name "Spion-kop" or "Spy-head" refers to the former function of the high dune on which the pavillon is standing as an outlook-post for several armies and customs services.

The actual building is the third version dating from 1955 and built in solid concrete. The 2 previous ones (in wood) were destroyed by German troops in WWI and WWII. This part of the Belgian coast is still popular with German tourists though they don't cause as much destruction nowadays.

Is it already 39 years ago that I spend my holidays there ? Gawwwd ....

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