City and Wad liberate Schiermonnikoog
The city, the province of Groningen (mainly East Groningen) and the Wadden Sea island of Schiermonnikoog share a turbulent history dating back to the war years from 1940 to 1945. Step back in time, learn how our freedom was secured from the North, and enjoy the beautiful Wadden Sea region.
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A minimum of 3 nights’ accommodation in the city or province of Groningen (of your choice):
- on a bed and breakfast basis
- a parking space for each night -
Guided Second World War tour of the city of Groningen:
- The guide will lead you on a 2-hour tour and is a member of The International Guild of Battlefield Guides, badge number 70, and is therefore highly knowledgeable about the city and its wartime history. -
An organised day trip to Schiermonnikoog including:
- Return ferry ticket from Lauwersoog
- Bicycle
- Coffee/tea with cake worth €15.00 (2 people)
- Lunch including coffee or tea
- Admission to the bunker museum (Wednesday or Sunday afternoon)
- Schiermonnikoog bunker cycle route map -
A ‘Liberation Tour’ through the province on your own initiative:
- ‘Six Villages’ cycling and walking tour. A Liberation Tour of approximately 22 km featuring detailed war stories from the local area
- Self-guided tour using your own transport, visiting key sites from the Delfzijl Pocket, including detailed descriptions (e.g. Bierum, Delfzijl and Termunten, including Batterij Fiemel) -
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