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  • The Driel ferry - disabled for the Germans and unusable for the Poles

    The Driel ferry - disabled for the Germans and unusable for the Poles The ferry before the war. This ferry, on which cars could cross the river, had been disabled by the ferryman in order to prevent the German troops from using it. .

    The first objective of the Polish troops was to use the Driel ferry to cross the river and to rea...

    Driel

    Sight

  • Nijmegen - Mariken van Nieumeghen

    Nijmegen - Mariken van Nieumeghen

    Nijmegen

    Art and Culture

  • Landgoed Jachtslot de Mookerheide

    Landgoed Jachtslot de Mookerheide

    A 10-minutes’ drive from Nijmegen lies the unique nature reserve 'Landgoed, Jachtslot de Mookerhe...

    MOLENHOEK LB

    Heritage

  • The Household Cavalry came to reinforce the Polish troops with eight armored cars

    The Household Cavalry came to reinforce the Polish troops with eight armored cars Armoured car with troops and Polish paratroopers on the Molenstraat. This is at the same location as where you are now.

    Early in the morning on Friday 22 September 1944, units of the Household Cavalry reached the Poli...

    Driel

    Sight

  • Audiospot: The Poles of Driel

    Audiospot: The Poles of Driel

    In the battle of Arnhem, General Sosabowski and his Polish 1st Independent Parachute Brigade acte...

    Driel

    Luisterplek

  • Café de Zon

    Café de Zon

    At café de Zon you can enjoy a delicious lunch with a nice cup of coffee. Or stop by for a drink...

    Lent

    Diner

  • Hotel Blue

    Hotel Blue

    Hotel Blue in Nijmegen is perfect for those who like to feel right at home. Here you have everyth...

    NIJMEGEN

    Restaurant

  • Stranded aid: supplies do not reach the British troops in Oosterbeek.

    Stranded aid: supplies do not reach the British troops in Oosterbeek. Aid for the British troops strands when the DUKW with supplies becomes stuck.

    In the evening of Friday September 22nd 1944, parts of the allied ground army – coming from the s...

    Driel

    Sight

  • Campsite De Grote Altena

    Campsite De Grote Altena

    Camping on one of the most beautiful and best-rated campsites in the Betuwe. Campsite De Grote Al...

    OOSTERHOUT GLD

    Camp ground

  • HCR De Oude Molen

    HCR De Oude Molen

    Warm and friendly family hotel featuring 13 spacious attractive rooms, most with TV and private b...

    GROESBEEK

    Restaurant

  • Blixem

    Blixem

    NIJMEGEN

    Restaurant

  • Groesbeek’s aqueduct

    Groesbeek’s aqueduct

    The Romans took full advantage of the landscape with differences in level rarely seen in this cou...

    BERG EN DAL

    Sight

  • Slijk-Ewijk Beach Park

    Slijk-Ewijk Beach Park

    Slijk-Ewijk Beach Park is a recreation area with lots of sunbathing areas and sandy beaches. The...

    SLIJK-EWIJK

    Recreation area

  • Boerengolf / Atelier de Horst

    Boerengolf / Atelier de Horst

    We offer a whole range of activities at and around the farm. These include farmers bubble ball, f...

    GROESBEEK

    Farmer’s golf

  • Molenstraat (Nijmegen)

    Molenstraat (Nijmegen)

    Molenstraat in Nijmegen town centre offers numerous possibilities, with plenty of things to see a...

    NIJMEGEN

    Shopping area

  • Amusement park Tivoli

    Amusement park Tivoli

    Amusement park Tivoli offers kids from two years old really great fun with exciting rides and amu...

    BERG EN DAL

    Amusement park

  • Het Buitencentrum

    Het Buitencentrum

    Het Buitencentrum provides indoor and outdoor activities at a unique location, in the magnificent...

    OVERASSELT

    Group accommodation

  • Rijndijk and Engineers Monument: the crossing of the Rhine

    Rijndijk and Engineers Monument: the crossing of the Rhine Remains of the house on the dike where the Polish soldiers established a company headquarters from which the crossing attempts were coordinated.

    This location - situated opposite the village of Oosterbeek - played an important role in both th...

    Driel

    Sight

  • Cozy Bed & Breakfast

    Cozy Bed & Breakfast

    Cozy Bed & Breakfast is in the centre of Elst, only 10 minutes by car from Arnhem or Nijmegen...

    Elst GLD

    Bed and breakfast

  • Campsite De Groote Flierenberg

    Campsite De Groote Flierenberg

    Our campsite lies near Berg en Dal, on the site of a traditional farmhouse dating from 1652, in a...

    BERG EN DAL

    Camp ground

  • The emergency hospital in the school - Operating dressed in flak jackets

    The emergency hospital in the school - Operating dressed in flak jackets The emergency hospital on September 25th 1944. Polish ambulances of the ground army had managed to reach Driel. As a result, 70 patients could be evacuated to Nijmegen.

    The medical company of the Polish paratrooper brigade chose the Roman Catholic primary school as...

    Driel

    Historic mansion

  • Landing sites – then fields and orchards

    Landing sites – then fields and orchards Historical and recent images combined: Polish paratroopers near Overasselt in September 1944 along with a present-day photo of Driel

    On September 21st 1944, around 17:55, this was the landing area of the Polish troops. Around 1000...

    Driel

    Sight

  • Fighting around the Dorpstraat on the southern side of Driel

    Fighting around the Dorpstraat on the southern side of Driel The Polish soldier Bier found his first resting place in a field grave on the Dorpstraat. He is possibly the radio operator who was helped by Henk te Dorsthorst, a resident of Driel at the time.

    At the T-junction of Dorpstraat-Honingveldsestraat, the Polish troops had taken up positions. Whe...

    Driel

    Sight

  • De Vereeniging Café-Restaurant

    De Vereeniging Café-Restaurant

    Eating and drinking in a pleasant atmosphere in Keizer Karelplein... For drinks, a get-together,...

    Nijmegen

    Music stage

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