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The Great Escape

Port of Emden

Emden · DE  ·  Escape by Swedish freighter

The Great Escape filmed at Port of Emden, Emden. At this port on Germany's north coast, near the Dutch border, Willie and Danny get onto a Swedish freighter.

Where to go

53.34444, 7.2

Probable Named in published production coverage; the coordinate is the place itself, checked against a gazetteer.

Good to know

Title
The Great Escape (1963)
On screen
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In real life
Port of Emden, Emden
Can you visit?
Access not confirmed
Time to allow
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Confidence
Probable

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Questions

Where exactly did The Great Escape film at Port of Emden?
At 53.34444, 7.2 in Emden. Named in published production coverage; the coordinate is the place itself, checked against a gazetteer.
Can you visit Port of Emden?
Access not confirmed.
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