Maastricht to Dutch WWII sites: Private day trip

A moving memorial where thousands of American soldiers are laid to rest.

• Over 8,300 white marble headstones honoring American soldiers who died during WWII

• The Court of Honor with reflective pools and engraved maps detailing military operations

• The Walls of the Missing, listing over 1,700 names of soldiers never found

• A small visitor center with exhibits on the liberation of the Netherlands

• Peaceful, meticulously maintained grounds ideal for quiet reflection

• Free entry; open daily year-round

• Respectful behavior is expected throughout the grounds

• Allow time for the visitor center’s historical exhibits

A private collection bringing wartime experiences vividly to life.

• Opened in 1994 by Marcel and Mathilde Schmetz

• Extensive private collection of WWII uniforms, weapons, and equipment

• Personal items from soldiers and civilians telling individual stories

• Dioramas recreating wartime scenes in vivid detail

• Vehicles and larger artifacts from the 1939–1945 period

Take note:

• Guided tours need to be booked ahead of time, visit https://www.remembermuseum.be/ for more information