Battle Arnhem

Explore the historic Battle of Arnhem walking route and immerse yourself in one of WWII's most iconic events. Embark on a self-guided tour with the route + information available on a PDF. NOTE: When the payment has been completed, I will send you the PDF with the route by WhatsApp, this can take up to 1 day maximum. I will do my best to send the route as quickly as possible, but I am not online 24/7, so do not make your purchase on the day you want to walk the route, but at least 1 day in advance. With detailed descriptions, this tour brings history to life at your own pace. Ideal for history buffs and casual walkers alike, the route provides a comprehensive and engaging experience. Whether you're local or a visitor, this walk offers a profound connection to the events that shaped our world. This tour is available in English, Dutch and German. This is a private city walk that you can do by yourself with up to 4 people in total.

I will pick you up from your hotel and we drive to the Arnhem area. We will visit the drop zones and see how far the soldiers had to go to reach the bridge by Arnhem. We visit the Airborne Museum and of course the bridge itself, passing many important spots where key events of the battle took place. I will show you the story from the perspective of the soldiers and citizens, in Oosterbeek and Arnhem, and let you experience the chaos, the missed opportunities, and the tragedy the battle came to be.

No need to go on a scavenger hunt or look for answers to be able to continue with this selfguided city walk. You can follow the route at your own pace and make as many stops (for a drink in one of our many bars – just a suggestion) as you like. Learn more about Arnhem Central railway station, the Eusebius Church and strange art you can find on the church, the Devils House, the Saber gate, the John Frostbridge/the Battle of Arnhem and the connection that Arnhem has with Audrey Hepburn, just to name a few things! This tour is available in English, Dutch and German. This is a private city walk that you can do by yourself with up to 4 people in total. NOTE: When the payment has been completed, I will send you the PDF with the route by WhatsApp, this can take up to 1 day maximum. I will do my best to send the route as quickly as possible, but I am not online 24/7, so do not make your purchase on the day you want to walk the route, but at least 1 day in advance.

The scars of the Battle of Arnhem can still be seen in the city center of Arnhem, if only you know where to find them. One of our ArnhemLife tour guides will show you exactly where to look! Along with old photographs taken during and after the famous battle and eyewitness reports you will follow in the footsteps of John Frost. The passion our guides have to share the story rubs off on our clients. You can see for yourself when you read the reviews online when you search for ArnhemLife. Besides this 2,5 hour city walk we also provide 6 hour bike and bus tours. During the day tour you will make your way to Oosterbeek and Wolfheze and visit all the important sights. Do feel free to contact us for the details.

On this small group tour "In the footsteps of WW2" we dive into history. This is a great addition to tours on Jewish history in Amsterdam and the Anne Frank House. We build on our existing tour to Nazi concentration Camp Vught with a visit to the sites of Operation Market Garden, A Bridge Too Far, General John Frost and the battle of Arnhem. On this tour we will learn more about this fascinating part of Dutch history. We visit a former Nazi concentration camp, with its barracks, memorials and crematorium. Corrie Ten Boom was imprisoned here during the war. Many Jewish children were sent to Poland from here and hundreds of resistance members were executed. We will also visit the sites of Operation Market Garden and the battle of Arnhem: what was the plan and how did it fail? What were the implications for the Dutch people and the Allied forces? The exhibition at the Airborne Museum in Arnhem, the war cemetery and the John Frost Bridge are a must see on this tour.

One of our skilled guides will accompany you on a private tour. We work with local guides who have a great passion for sharing the story of the Battle of Arnhem. Along with eyewitness stories and photos taken during the Battle of Arnhem you'll get a good idea of what happened in Arnhem in September 1944. Visit the sights that are important to the Battle of Arnhem and see with your own eyes the scars it left behind. At the end of the day, you will understand what happend here in Arnhem and Oosterbeek in September 1944 and why boys and men that came to our aid failed to hold the bridge that later wat named 'a Bridge Too Far' Pleace check our ArnhemLife reviews online to see what our customers say about our services. We received a 4,9 outof 5 stars with 120+ reviews. Around noon there will be time for lunch at a lunchroom on the route. Lunch is not included in the price.

On this private tour "In the footsteps of WW2" we dive into history. This is a great addition to tours on Jewish history in Amsterdam and the Anne Frank House. We build on our existing tour to Nazi concentration Camp Vught with a visit to the sites of Operation Market Garden, A Bridge Too Far, General John Frost and the battle of Arnhem. On this tour we will learn more about this fascinating part of Dutch history. We visit a former Nazi concentration camp, with its barracks, memorials and crematorium. Corrie Ten Boom was imprisoned here during the war. Many Jewish children were sent to Poland from here and hundreds of resistance members were executed. We will also visit the sites of Operation Market Garden and the battle of Arnhem: what was the plan and how did it fail? What were the implications for the Dutch people and the Allied forces? The exhibition at the Airborne Museum in Arnhem, the war cemetery and the John Frost Bridge are a must see on this tour.

In this one day remembrance tour you get the story of the British 1st Airborne Division in the iconic Battle of Arnhem in September 1944. First we visit the landing zone at Ginkel Heath and the culvert. Then we follow the route of 2nd Para battalion to the John Frost Bridge in Arnhem via Kate ter Horst House, Lonsdale Church, Urquhart House and Elisabeth Gasthuis. We go back to Oosterbeek for Hotel Hartenstein, the White house, Hacket's Hollow and the perimeter. We conclude with a visit to the CWGC Oosterbeek Cemetery to pay our respects. Visit to the Hartenstein Airborne museum is optional and may impact the schedule.