Duration:
Afternoon | approx. 3 hours
Walking grade:
Level 3: The excursion by bus is followed by a longer walk. You may need to climb several stairs.
Description:
Take a drive through the city of Arnhem, known for the World War II Battle of Arnhem operation “Market Garden”. In September 1944, the British 1st Airborne Division and the Polish 1st Independent Parachute Brigade were given the task of securing the bridge at Arnhem, captured in the movie “A Bridge too Far”. You will drive past various spots associated with this event.
You will then visit the fully renewed Airborne Museum in Oosterbeek, with exhibits covering the landings into Arnhem. The building was a hotel in mid-1944, but in September that year, it became the headquarters of the British commander-in-chief, Major General Roy Urquhart of the 1st Airborne Division. From here, Urquhart commanded Operation Market Garden – a dramatic battle in which 92 Polish, 1,482 British and more than 1,800 German troops, along with almost 1,000 civilians, lost their lives. You can still feel the tension, the fear and the hardships in the museum. Afterwards, return directly to your ship.
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