Battlefield Tours
Discover the stories behind the battlefields of the Netherlands and Belgium.
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The most famous battle fought in the Netherlands was operation Market Garden, a push to capture the bridges across the main rivers. This turned out to be "A Bridge too Far".
Other battles where fought by British, American, Polish and Canadian troops, and from Amsterdam it is possible to visit the Battle of the Bulge and Hürtgenwald.
Operation Market Garden
It was the biggest airborne operation at the time, the effort to bypass German defences in one big push across the rivers of Holland. Had it succeeded the road to Germany would have been open, so was the idea. The operation failed as the bridge at Arnhem proved to be one "Bridge too far".
From the Belgium border all the way to Arnhem there are many stories to tell and sites to visit. It was an incredibly complicated battle and only when you stand on the actual ground can you truly appreciate the dynamics, distances and obstacles involved. Only then does the battle start to make sense.
Band of Brothers
Easy Company became world famous through the series Band of Brothers. As part of the 101st Airborne Division, they took part in Operation Market Garden, landing near Eindhoven and helping to liberate the city before facing determined German counterattacks.
After Market Garden, the division was moved north to the area between Arnhem and Nijmegen known as The Island. Here they defended the front line along the rivers and Easy Company fought the famous Crossroads battle that earned Dick Winters a promotion to battalion executive officer.
Stand where Easy Company stood and discover how much of the story is still visible in the landscape today.
The Battle of Arnhem
A full-day private journey from the Ginkel Heath landing zones to the bridge at Arnhem.
Visit the Airborne Museum at Hartenstein and discover how the battle unfolded on the ground.
Optional:
- Visit Driel, the Polish village
- The Crossroads battle
- The bridge at Nijmegen
Pick up from your accommodation in Amsterdam and drive to Arnhem.
Optional simple lunch
A day tour starts at 345 euros per person.
Band of Brothers in Holland
We start at the Wings of Liberation museum near Son. Following Hells Highway as closely as possible we travel to Grave and Nijmegen bridge.
We end up at the Island, the site of the Crossroads battle and Dick Winters'HQ.
Alternatively we visit the Arnhem battle scenes before visiting the Island.
Optional:
Visit Driel, the Polish village
The Crossroads battle
The bridge at Nijmegen
Pick up from your accommodation in Amsterdam and drive to Arnhem.
Optional simple lunch
A day tour starts at 345 euros per person.
The Battle of Arnhem
A full-day private journey from the Ginkel Heath landing zones to the bridge at Arnhem. Visit the Airborne Museum at Hartenstein and discover how the battle unfolded on the ground.
- Ginkel Heath landing zones
- Airborne Museum Hartenstein
- Oosterbeek perimeter
- Arnhem Bridge
- Driel & Polish Airborne story
- The Crossroads battle
- Nijmegen bridge and Waal crossing
Frequently Asked Questions
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Planning a private historical journey? Here are some of the questions guests often ask before travelling.
Are all your journeys private?
Yes, when you book journey with me you and your companion(s) will be the only guests travelling that day.
Can journeys be customized?
Yes, absolutely. You can contact me before we travel and on the day itself we will travel at your pace and with your interests in mind. It's your day!
Do you only focus on WWII history?
No. While WWII and remembrance are central themes, journeys can also include Dutch history, hidden stories, landscapes, culture and personal heritage.
Are multi-day journeys possible?
Yes. Multi-day journeys are one of the best ways to explore history in greater depth, with flexible pacing and fully customized routes. Look at my 'standard'offerings or get in touch to create your own journey.
Can you help with family history research?
Yes. Family history journeys are one of our specialties. We regularly help guests trace wartime stories, family locations, graves and Dutch ancestral connections. And if you want to know more about your ancestors from older times we would love to help as well!
