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Liberation Walk
- ± 1.5 hours
During this city walk, you’ll go back to the final years of the war and the liberation of ’s-Hertogenbosch in October 1944. Together with a guide, you will walk past places in the city center where World War II is still visible and tangible. Stories of resistance, persecution, bombings, and liberation bring history close to home.
The route starts at the station, where the war left deep scars. This is where transports departed, fighting took place, and the city suffered major damage during the liberation. Via ’t Zand and the area around Oranje Nassaulaan, you’ll walk past spots where residents were arrested or forced into hiding. Along the way, you will also see stumbling stones (Stolpersteine) commemorating Den Bosch residents who never returned.
The walk continues toward the Mariënburg monastery and Vughterstraat, where the liberators were welcomed in 1944 and the relief was immense. In the city center, you’ll hear stories about daily life during the occupation, about brave resistance fighters, and about the tension in the days surrounding the liberation.
The tour ends at the Markt, by the war memorials around the City Hall. Here, we reflect on the consequences of the war and the importance of freedom, then and now.
This walk is interesting for anyone who wants to know more about the city’s history during the Second World War and the events surrounding the liberation of ’s-Hertogenbosch.
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Free City Tour
Complete your day: hop on the Blue Angels, the free city bus that shows you the city in half an hour. Click here for the route.
Prefer to book by phone?
Up to 2 weeks in advance by phone via 073 – 613 50 98 or at our desk at Parade 12. Available Tuesday to Sunday from 11:00 AM to 3:00 PM. Closed on Mondays.
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With boat tours, city walks, or guided tours in unique monuments and Museum Kruithuis, we bring the stories of ‘s-Hertogenbosch to life. At the same time, we are committed to preserving and protecting the city’s historical heritage. This way, we actively share the history of ‘s-Hertogenbosch with residents and visitors of today and tomorrow.