Underground bunker data centre

This World Backup Day we are proud to share our newest infrastructure project: a second hosting location, deep underground in a former Cold War bunker just a stone’s throw from Hazerswoude-Dorp.

This unique site — internally known as Bunker Harde Hosting — offers a surprising number of benefits:

  • Constant temperature and humidity without active cooling
  • Concrete walls almost a metre thick for physical security and uptime
  • Shielded from above-ground risks such as power outages and fibre cuts
  • Probably EMP resistant 😉

The bunker was originally built for critical communications during crises, but it turns out to be a perfect fit for a data centre as well. We have reconfigured part of the space for energy-efficient servers and off-site backups, further strengthening our commitment to sustainability and continuity.

Bunker entrance and facilities Server racks in the bunker

The coffee on-site is, unfortunately, questionable and expired sometime in 1989.

We are finalising the preparations — the uplink is almost ready. We will soon share more photos from inside the bunker along with a layout of the setup.

For now, enjoy a first impression through the images above.

Happy World Backup Day!