During the Second World War, more than 250 people were put to death here by the German occupiers. After the war, this place became one of the most important Dutch war memorial sites.

Translated by

•

Aad Milla

February 6, 2025

Hiking

What is particularly striking here is the simplicity and austerity of the memorial site.

Translated by

•

John V

January 23, 2022

Cycling

Very memorable place following WWII.
nl.wikipedia.org/wiki/Waalsdorpervlakte

Translated by

•

Nearby routes

Best routes near Waalsdorpervlakte Memorial

4.4

(128)

669

hikers

#1.

Pathway Through the Dunes – Meijendel Nature Reserve loop from Scheveningen

14.5km

03:42

60m

Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

Navigate

Send to Phone

Save

Moderate

4.7

(104)

417

hikers

#2.

The Hague Forest – Birdwatching Hide at the Lake loop from Vlakte van Waalsdorp

19.1km

04:49

30m

Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

Navigate

Send to Phone

Save

Moderate

4.6

(121)

598

hikers

#3.

The Hague Water Tower – Pathway Through the Dunes loop from Wassenaar

15.8km

04:02

60m

Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

Navigate

Send to Phone

Save

Moderate

Details

Informations

Elevation 10 m

Weather

Saturday 28 March

9°C

1°C

-- %

Additional weather tips

Max wind speed: -- km/h

Most visited during

January

February

March

April

May

June

July

August

September

October

November

December

See nearby routes

Take Me There

Location: Wassenaar, South Holland, Netherlands

Other Popular Places to Check Out

Meijendel Nature Reserve

Birdwatching Hide at the Lake

Wassenaarse Duinen

Oud Hollandse Tuin

Crooked Trees of Meijendel

Meijendel Dune Landscape

White Wooden Bridge, Landgoed Clingendael

Viewpoint Over Meijendel Water Reservoirs

View of the North Sea

Paleis Huis ten Bosch

Observation Platform

View of Kasteel Wittenburg

Waalsdorpervlakte Memorial

#1.

Pathway Through the Dunes – Meijendel Nature Reserve loop from Scheveningen

#2.

The Hague Forest – Birdwatching Hide at the Lake loop from Vlakte van Waalsdorp

#3.

The Hague Water Tower – Pathway Through the Dunes loop from Wassenaar

Other Popular Places to Check Out

Sign up or log in to keep exploring this route

We value your privacy ⛰️

We value your privacy ⛰️