Market Garden
Visit the battle for the bridges to Arnhem
A day tour to the Battle of Arnhem
It was a bridge too far! Explore the historic sites of the Battle of Arnhem, a pivotal episode of World War II. Your journey will take you to key locations that tell the story of this life-changing event, such as the landing zones, the Oosterbeek Perimeter, and the iconic Arnhem Bridge. As you discover these historic sites, you'll have the opportunity to delve deeply into the significance of Operation Market Garden, a daring military strategy that ultimately failed. What went wrong, what mistakes were made, who or what was ultimately responsible for the failure, and what was the German side's story? And above all, what were the consequences for the further course of the war, the residents of Arnhem and the surrounding area, and the part of the Netherlands that was not liberated?
Agenda
- Pick up from your accommodation in Amsterdam and drive to Arnhem.
- A tour of the locations from the Ginkelse Heide to the bridge at Arnhem
- Visit to Hotel Hartenstein, the Airborne Museum.
- Extensive explanation of the battle with various options to tailor the day to your wishes
- Optional simple lunch
- Back via Driel, the Polish village, a battle of Easy Company of Band of Brothers, or the bridge at Nijmegen
- Return trip to Amsterdam and drop off at your accommodation.
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Market Garden in 2, 3 or 4 days
If you'd like to see more of Operation Market Garden, you can spend several days visiting the various sites. From Joe's Bridge in Belgium to Eindhoven and the bridge at Son, where the 101st Airborne Division was dropped, to the 82nd Division in Grave, Groesbeek, and Nijmegen. The area between Nijmegen and Arnhem, known as the island, and, of course, the Battle of Arnhem itself. It's possible to see and discover much more about this battle in several days. The two-day tour can be booked directly; otherwise, please contact us for further options.
The German perspective
Many historians now argue that Operation Market Garden was not so much an Allied defeat as a German victory. During this tour, we will visit locations related to this operation and explore its stories, focusing on the German perspective of the battle.
Your own tour
Did someone in your family perhaps fight during this operation, or were they involved in some other way? Or are you particularly interested in a specific part of the battle, or a specific military unit? Contact us to create your own program for one or more days.
A specific focus on Easy Company by Band of Brothers can be booked below.