Outside the region
Beyond the Arnhem Region, you will find moving places that commemorate the Second World War. Visit Groesbeek Canadian War Cemetery, join the Sunset March in Nijmegen or pause for reflection at Nationaal Ereveld Loenen. In the woods near Vierhouten, discover the Hidden Village, where people lived in hiding from the occupying forces. Together, these places tell the story of war, freedom and remembrance.
Discover more moving places of remembrance
Airborne Museum
at the Bridge
Airborne at the Bridge tells the story of the British soldiers who defended the northern end of the Rijnbrug in September 1944. At this information centre, close to the John Frost Bridge, you can experience the Battle of Arnhem through the eyes of Lieutenant John Grayburn and discover why the bridge ultimately proved to be “a bridge too far”.
Walk across the Ginkelse Heide, where the airborne landings took place, or recreate the famous Major Richard Dick Winters photograph at Schoonderlogt.
Reminders of the Second World War can still be seen throughout the Arnhem Region, in memorials, bridges, churches, cemeteries and former battlefields. Together, these places tell the story of Operation Market Garden and its impact on the region. Visit these historic sites and discover where the events of 1944 unfolded.
Traces of Operation Market Garden
Places of remembrance
Wartime at Kasteel Rosendael
Kasteel Rosendael still bears the traces of the Second World War. The castle was hit by an incendiary bomb, while another bomb came down in the park. In 1945, further heavy shelling followed, while dozens of evacuees found shelter there.
Explore the historic rooms on a guided tour and hear stories from this difficult chapter in the castle’s history. On selected days, you can also visit the castle at your own pace.
During your visit, download the Kasteel Rosendael tour in the IZI Travel app.
More historic locations in the region
Address
Van Limburg Stirumweg 28,
6861 WL Oosterbeek
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Airborne War Cemetry Oosterbeek
More than 1,750 Allied servicemen are buried at the Airborne War Cemetry in Oosterbeek. It is a peaceful place of remembrance for those who lost their lives during Operation Market Garden.
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The church in Oosterbeek
During the Battle of Arnhem, the Oude Kerk stood on the front line and became an important strongpoint within the Oosterbeek perimeter. British artillery was positioned around the church, while the nearby rectory was used as a medical post. The church was one of the last positions held before the withdrawal across the Rhine.
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Ginkelse Heide
Thousands of British paratroopers landed on the Ginkelse Heide in September 1944 as part of Operation Market Garden. Memorials and annual commemorations remember the airborne landings and those who took part.
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Information Centre: De Polen van Driel
Discover the story of the 1st Independent Polish Parachute Brigade, which landed near Driel during Operation Market Garden. Stories, photographs and objects show what the Polish troops experienced and the important role they played.
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Schoonderlogt
During Operation Market Garden, the Schoonderlogt estate served as the temporary headquarters of the 506th Parachute Infantry Regiment. The famous photograph of Major Richard D. Winters, known from Band of Brothers, was taken at its gate. The estate is private property, but the gate can be seen from the public road.
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John Frost Bridge
The John Frost Bridge is perhaps the best-known symbol of the Battle of Arnhem. British troops held the northern end for several days during Operation Market Garden, but the Allied ground forces sent to relieve them did not arrive in time.
More historic locations in the region
Address
Van Limburg Stirumweg 28,
6861 WL Oosterbeek
Tip 6
Airborne War Cemetry Oosterbeek
More than 1,750 Allied servicemen are buried at the Airborne War Cemetry in Oosterbeek. It is a peaceful place of remembrance for those who lost their lives during Operation Market Garden.
Tip 5
The church in Oosterbeek
During the Battle of Arnhem, the Oude Kerk stood on the front line and became an important strongpoint within the Oosterbeek perimeter. British artillery was positioned around the church, while the nearby rectory was used as a medical post. The church was one of the last positions held before the withdrawal across the Rhine.
Tip 4
Ginkelse Heide
Thousands of British paratroopers landed on the Ginkelse Heide in September 1944 as part of Operation Market Garden. Memorials and annual commemorations remember the airborne landings and those who took part.
Tip 3
Information Centre: De Polen van Driel
Discover the story of the 1st Independent Polish Parachute Brigade, which landed near Driel during Operation Market Garden. Stories, photographs and objects show what the Polish troops experienced and the important role they played.
Tip 2
Schoonderlogt
During Operation Market Garden, the Schoonderlogt estate served as the temporary headquarters of the 506th Parachute Infantry Regiment. The famous photograph of Major Richard D. Winters, known from Band of Brothers, was taken at its gate. The estate is private property, but the gate can be seen from the public road.
Tip 1
John Frost Bridge
The John Frost Bridge is perhaps the best-known symbol of the Battle of Arnhem. British troops held the northern end for several days during Operation Market Garden, but the Allied ground forces sent to relieve them did not arrive in time.
Discover more moving places of remembrance
Beyond the Arnhem Region, you will find moving places that commemorate the Second World War. Visit Groesbeek Canadian War Cemetery, join the Sunset March in Nijmegen or pause for reflection at Nationaal Ereveld Loenen. In the woods near Vierhouten, discover the Hidden Village, where people lived in hiding from the occupying forces. Together, these places tell the story of war, freedom and remembrance.
Wartime at Kasteel Rosendael
Kasteel Rosendael still bears the traces of the Second World War. The castle was hit by an incendiary bomb, while another bomb came down in the park. In 1945, further heavy shelling followed, while dozens of evacuees found shelter there.
Explore the historic rooms on a guided tour and hear stories from this difficult chapter in the castle’s history. On selected days, you can also visit the castle at your own pace.
During your visit, download the Kasteel Rosendael tour in the IZI Travel app.
Airborne Museum
at the Bridge
Airborne at the Bridge tells the story of the British soldiers who defended the northern end of the Rijnbrug in September 1944. At this information centre, close to the John Frost Bridge, you can experience the Battle of Arnhem through the eyes of Lieutenant John Grayburn and discover why the bridge ultimately proved to be “a bridge too far”.
Walk across the Ginkelse Heide, where the airborne landings took place, or recreate the famous Major Richard Dick Winters photograph at Schoonderlogt.
Reminders of the Second World War can still be seen throughout the Arnhem Region, in memorials, bridges, churches, cemeteries and former battlefields. Together, these places tell the story of Operation Market Garden and its impact on the region. Visit these historic sites and discover where the events of 1944 unfolded.
Traces of Operation Market Garden
Places of remembrance
