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Grebbeberg Military Cemetery
Grebbeberg Military CemeteryGrebbeberg Military Cemetery
The largest battle of the Dutch army in WWII took place on Grebbeberg Hill. Here poorly armed and untrained men held their ground against a very powerful and ruthless opponent for three days. Grebbeberg Military Cemetery is the final resting place for more than 800 soldiers and 1 citizen who perished here in the Second World War. It is located on Grebbeberg Hill at Rhenen, and was a battlefield of just a few square kilometres, but is full of stories of the courage of desperation in the Netherlands.
The information centre, with an exhibition about the events on Grebbeberg Hill during “The Battle for Grebbeberg Hill” in May 1940, is open daily from 9:00 am to 5:00 pm.
3911 AV Rhenen -
Parc Broekhuizen
Parc Broekhuizen
3956 NS Leersum -
Brouwerij Maximus
Brouwerij Maximus
3454 NA Utrecht -
The Green House
The Green House
3822 NA Amersfoort -
Leersumse Veld
Leersumse Veld
3956 KW LEERSUM -
Fort Uithoorn
Fort Uithoorn
1427 AV Amstelhoek -
Blokhoven inundation area
Blokhoven inundation areaBlokhoven inundation area
The Blokhoven polder flood plain is situated behind the Achterdijk in Schalkwijk. During heavy rainfall, it can collect up to 23,000 m3 of water to prevent Schalkwijk from being flooded. This volume is equivalent to around 10 Olympic swimming pools. The area is at the heart of the New Dutch Waterline. In the summer, the plain is flooded twice a month to illustrate the inundation principle for visitors. If heavy or prolonged rainfall is forecast, the water board may decide to forego the inundation, as the plain will be needed to collect excess water.
3998 NE Schalkwijk -
De Paltz Estate
De Paltz Estate
3768 MZ Soest -
The Windotter windmill
The Windotter windmill
3401 DR IJsselstein -
Tabaksschuur Amerongen
Tabaksschuur Amerongen
3958 ET Amerongen -
Utrecht City Hall
Utrecht City Hall
Stadhuisbrug 1
3511 JK Utrecht -
Allurepark De Zeven Linden
Allurepark De Zeven Linden
3744 BC Baarn -
Fort Werk aan de Groeneweg
Fort Werk aan de GroenewegFort Werk aan de Groeneweg
Walking through the historic trenches of Werk aan de Groeneweg is like a walk back in time. The defence structure still has its original configuration. The infantry set-up in World War One consisted of a double trench with earthen walls, 55 group shelters and lovely fruit trees.
The grounds are a fantastic playground for children. You can have a great time here roaming around, crawling through a trench, playing hide and seek and participating in an exciting search and experience walk of about 2 km, with soldier Vendrik as your guide.
3998 Schalkwijk -
Plofsluis
PlofsluisPlofsluis
The Plofsluis consists of five concrete bins with a relatively weak floor that span the Amsterdam-Rhine Canal. The bins could store around 40,000 tonnes of sand, gravel or debris. In wartime, the floor could be blow up, so that its contents would drop into the Amsterdam-Rhine Canal. This would block the canal and prevent the inundation water from flowing out. The lock was designed in such a way that its sides would remain upright after the explosion, so that the floor could be reconstructed and the sluice could be used again. It was never actually used.
3439 LS Nieuwegein -
Castle Tower in IJsselstein
Castle Tower in IJsselstein
3401 BM IJsselstein -
Zeisterbos
Zeisterbos
3708 BR Zeist -
Rope museum
Rope museum
3421 SZ Oudewater -
Montfoort Castle
Montfoort Castle
3417 JG Montfoort -
Tourist Information Point Leerdam
Tourist Information Point LeerdamTourist Information Point Leerdam
Leerdam, who has not heard about this beautiful city? Since 1765 the Glasscapital of the Netherlands and the whole world eats our Leerdammer Cheese. If you're looking for culture, good food, sailing, shopping, walking or cycling? The city center of Leerdam has it all!
Are you looking for information about Leerdam, tips and ideas, bicycle or walking routes? Come visit us in the Tourist Information Office in Leerdam. We are happy to help you find your way around Leerdam.
4141 AV Leerdam -
Slot Zeist
Slot Zeist
3703 CE Zeist -
Rijnauwen Fort
Rijnauwen Fort
Vossegatsedijk 5
3981 HS Bunnik -
Grebbe line
Grebbe line
3927 EJ Renswoude -
Fort Lunet aan de Snel
Fort Lunet aan de SnelFort Lunet aan de Snel
Somewhat hidden in the woods along Gedekte Gemeenschapsweg between Fort Honswijk and Werk aan de Korte Uitweg is the small but atmospheric Lunet aan de Snel. The earthen rampart allowed defenders to repel an attack on Fort Honswijk from the north-east. In addition, its guns covered parts of the Lekdijk – something that could not be achieved from Fort Honswijk.
These days, the fort houses an exhibition that illustrates the key role that water plays in our community and its unique properties.
3998 NJ Schalkwijk -
Blik & Burgers playground and restaurant
Blik & Burgers playground and restaurant
3703 DZ Zeist
