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  • 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

  • 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

  • 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

  • LUX Nijmegen

    LUX Nijmegen

    LUX: the largest art-house cinema in the Netherlands with a diverse and interesting programme. Ni...

    NIJMEGEN

    Restaurant

  • 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

  • De Lindenberg

    De Lindenberg

    De Lindenberg is thé Arts Centre in Nijmegen. Besides art courses De Lindenberg hosts a wide rang...

    NIJMEGEN

    Cultural organizations

  • Koningsplein Nijmegen

    Koningsplein Nijmegen

    Koningsplein is a pleasant location in the center of Nijmegen, its wealth of shops amongst the ou...

    Nijmegen

    Entertainment center

  • 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

  • German positions behind the railway embankment take Polish troops under fire.

    German positions behind the railway embankment take Polish troops under fire. Aerial photograph of Driel from 1944: (1) The landing zones (2) Route location, (3) The railway bridge and railway dike

    After the landing of the Polish paratroopers, the German commander quickly sent in troops from th...

    Driel

    Sight

  • 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

  • The first clashes: German attacks repelled, losses to be mourned.

    The first clashes: German attacks repelled, losses to be mourned.

    The Polish troops took up positions in and around Driel, including at the predecessor of this pos...

    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

  • Wijnhoeve de Colonjes

    Wijnhoeve de Colonjes

    The largest (13 ha) and most beautiful organic vineyard in the Netherlands lies in Groesbeek. Its...

    GROESBEEK

    Vineyard

  • Audiospot: Josphine Baker performs!

    Audiospot: Josphine Baker performs!

    In October 1944, the world famous revue star, Josephine Baker, performed here in the Café van Lin...

    Overasselt

    Luisterplek

  • Recreatieboerderij Nederrijkswald

    Recreatieboerderij Nederrijkswald

    Situated in quiet woodland surroundings and lovely rolling countryside near 'Nederrijk' country e...

    BERG EN DAL

    Camp ground

  • 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

  • Café Restaurant De Vink

    Café Restaurant De Vink

    Our restaurant is located in a stunning spot in the Ooijpolder. It features two terraces where yo...

    OOIJ

    Restaurant

  • Recreatiegebied De Gouden Ham

    Recreatiegebied De Gouden Ham

    The Gouden Ham is located between the villages of Appeltern and Maasbommel. The area is largely w...

    Appeltern

    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

  • Groesbeek Express

    Groesbeek Express

    The Groesbeek Express operates in Groesbeek and surrounding areas. This eye-catching yellow locom...

    GROESBEEK

    Arrangement

  • Openluchtbad De Goffert

    Openluchtbad De Goffert

    Openluchtbad De Goffert is open between April 30 and September 11. There is a large pool and a p...

    NIJMEGEN

    Swimming pool

  • 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

  • Campsite Op den Stuwwal

    Campsite Op den Stuwwal

    Campsite Op den Stuwwal is located in the tranquil countryside of Groesbeek. Groesbeek and its su...

    GROESBEEK

    Camp ground

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