Peace at Last!

This square is called the 5th of may. On may 4th the Dutch hold 2 minutes of silence for the fallen and on the 5th they celebrate their freedom. In Wageningen, you will find the best party on this day because it is a very special place for the Dutch. While you walk through town, please enjoy the buildings. It's a very pretty part of the Netherlands.

You have arrived at the Monument for the fallen. This is the place where the silent march on May 4th ends every year. It both remembers the fallen soldiers as well as civilian victims of the war. You see there are a lot of monuments everywhere you go. It's a way for the Dutch to never forget that people fought for their freedom. Although it is a long time ago, it's still an important subject in schools. The phrase 'lest we forget' is often used during war remembrance services.

Time to wander around the historic centre. More than 60 objects are protected as national monuments, so lots to see! Here you can find a complete list, with coordinates of every building. Time to fill up your socials with beautiful pictures.

In the middle of Wageningen, you can have a nice lunch here. It has an old fashioned vibe, which nowadays would be called 'vintage'. The atmosphere is great and they serve the best Dutch food.

Time to take a little pause from the horrible war stories, and enjoy life! Yours as well as the plants! There is a beautiful Botanical Garden in Wageningen. Did you know a lot of students in Wageningen can tell you a lot about nature, because of their science education and research in the field of life sciences and natural environment.!

So many signs of a war fought long ago, so many natural sights, a fruit machine, a bunker with sound. There is lots to talk about. There are many restaurants to choose from in the centre of town, but I recommend this one. Food is just a tat bit different than in other restaurants, the atmosphere is nice and the staff is really friendly, yet professional. Great place to eat!
Open Hours: Wednesday - Friday : 17:00–22:00 Saturday - Sunday: 12:00–22:00

What a trip. You have probably learned a lot the last couple of days, and what better place to close it off in the actual hotel where peace was signed. Hotel the Wereld is the place where the Germans surrendered and the 'capitulation' was signed. It's a very special place and it might be the most famous 4-star hotel in the Netherlands.