Full-Day Battlefield Tour of Eindhoven with Hell's Highway sites

The journey

Trip highlights

• 01 Explore key drop and landing zones and understand their historical significance
• 02 Discover the pivotal role of Son Bridge in the liberation of Eindhoven and the Battle at Best
• 03 Visit the 101st Airborne Division headquarters in Sint Oedenrode
• 04 See significant landmarks including the Black Friday road cut and the German roadblock at Koevering

Explore the battlefield around Eindhoven where the US 101st Airborne Division fought during the fierce and continuous fighting that earned the area the name "Hell's Highway." Visit several locations that tell the story of this campaign, learn what happened at each site, and hear personal stories of soldiers and civilians who were part of the battle.

Explore the battlefield around Eindhoven where the US 101st Airborne Division fought during the fierce and continuous fighting that earned the area the name "Hell's Highway."

From the itinerary

At a glance

What this trip includes

Duration 1 Day

Tour type Private

Activity level Moderate

Accommodation Not included

Transport Included

Wheelchair access Not applicable

Languages Dutch, English, German

Day by day

The itinerary

1

Day 01

Explore Hell's Highway Around Eindhoven

• Start with the drop and landing zones, and visit the Son Bridge.
• Learn about the liberation of Eindhoven and the Battle at Best.
• Move to 101 HQ in Sint Oedenrode and learn the facts about the Battle of the Sand Dunes.
• Explore the Black Friday road cut by Germans.
• Also, visit the German roadblock at Koevering and other famous landmarks.

The route

Where you'll travel

The fine print

Trip details

What's Included

• Trained military historian and expert battlefield guide
• Tailored itinerary including the events and locations you wish to focus on
• Pick up and drop off at your lodging in Eindhoven, or a suitable meeting point if you stay elsewhere
• Transportation during the tour

What's Not Included

• Entrance fees
• Lunch and drinks

Logistics

Meeting & route

Meeting point

Pick up and drop off at your lodging in Eindhoven or a suitable meeting point in case you stay elsewhere

Tour start

Eindhoven, Netherlands

Tour ends at the same location as the start point.