- Nationaal Monument Kamp Vught - We visit the former Nazi concentration camp Vught in the South of Holland. The camp was first used in 1942 and held 31,000 Jewish and political prisoners. We will visit the remainders of the concentration camp with its watchtowers, barracks, crematorium, original train and children’s memorial. We also visit the execution site in the woods where over 300 resistance members were executed. The camp has a book shop, a good audio tour and a small cafeteria.
- Carbonated beverages
- Bottled water
- Snacks
- Lunch
Our exclusive ‘In the footsteps of WW2’ excursion immerses you in history, extending your knowledge gained from tours exploring Jewish history in Amsterdam and the Anne Frank House.
We enrich our established trip to Nazi concentration Camp Vught with an expedition to the locales associated with Operation Market Garden, A Bridge Too Far, General John Frost, and the battle of Arnhem. This journey will enhance our understanding of this riveting segment of Dutch history.
We will tour a historical Nazi concentration camp, with all its barracks, memorials, and crematorium. This camp was a prison for Corrie Ten Boom during the war. It served as the departure point for numerous Jewish children sent to Poland, and numerous resistance fighters met their end here.
Moreover, we shall explore the places associated with Operation Market Garden and the battle of Arnhem, uncovering the strategy and how it collapsed. What were the repercussions for the Dutch populace and the Allied troops? The Airborne Museum exhibit in Arnhem, the war cemetery, and the John Frost Bridge are imperative sites on this excursion.
- Please call ahead if you want to bring a wheelchair. We can take most foldable ones!
- Travel time and Lunch time is included in the total duration of the tour.
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
