WWII remembrance journeys
Private journeys through the human stories of occupation, resistance and liberation
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Visiting the camps and other places of human tragedy can be an intense experience. These journeys are not only about what happened, but about the people who lived through it.
Normal people in extraordinary circumstances. What choices did people have and make? In these journeys we explore the stories of the victims and perpetrators, the fighters and bystanders.
THE DUTCH TRANSIT CAMP
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Camp Westerbork
We visit the former transit camp grounds, and explore the backgrounds and stories of both the prisoners and guards. The experience explores life at the camp and the fate of more than 100,000 Jews during the war, with an optional visit to a nearby WWII hiding site if time allows.
Optional extensions:
* Camp Amersfoort
* The Hidden Village
* Return via the Afsluitdijk
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from €345
per person
"Deeply immersed in historical studies, Martin was able to help me gain a better understanding."
Other Remembrance Journeys
Anne Frank in Amsterdam
Visit the home of Anne Frank and her family before they went into hiding. Her school, her neighbourhood and the bookshop where she bought her diary.
A Neighbourhood with many stories of ordinary people. Anne loved living there.
Camp Vught and Camp Amersfoort
We visit two concentration camps for inmates of different backgrounds. We see some of the remains of the camps and surrounding areas and visit the new exhibition centres.
On our way we discuss the backgrounds and stories of these and other camps in Nazi Germany.
It has been a privilege to take my guests on these personal and often emotional journeys
GO ON YOUR OWN REMEMBRANCE JOURNEY
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Your own journey
If you know where to look you find memories of the war everywhere. In the Jewish Quarters in Amsterdam you find the holocaust museum, the Schouwburg, the Portuguese Synagogue and memorials. Behind every door there is a story.
In Amsterdam we can also visit the Resistance Museum, the German quarters and many other places of significance.
Outside Amsterdam there are even more stories to tell and site to visit.
Get in touch to discuss your special journey back in time.
Frequently Asked Questions
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Planning a private historical journey? Here are some of the questions guests often ask before travelling.
Which remembrance sites can we visit?
Every journey is tailored to your interests. Popular destinations include the Anne Frank neighbourhood, Westerbork, Camp Vught, Camp Amersfoort, the Hollandsche Schouwburg, Jewish Amsterdam and other places connected to the occupation, persecution and resistance in the Netherlands.
Are these journeys suitable for people with little knowledge of World War II?
Certainly. Whether you have studied the war for years or are visiting these places for the first time, I will adapt the journey to your level of knowledge and interests. The focus is not only on events, but on the people who lived through them.
Can you help me visit places connected to my own family history?
Yes. Many remembrance journeys include a personal element. If you have relatives who experienced the war, I can often help research locations, records and stories before the journey, making the experience even more meaningful.
Are these journeys emotionally difficult?
They can be. Places such as Westerbork or former concentration camps confront us with some of the darkest chapters in human history. My aim is not only to explain what happened, but also to provide historical context and space for reflection throughout the day.
What makes a private remembrance journey different from visiting these places on my own?
History is about people, not just places. A private journey allows us to move beyond dates and facts, connecting events to individual stories, personal experiences and the choices people faced. Together we explore not only what happened, but why it still matters today.
