Synopsis of the World War II and Holocaust Walk
During this tour we will visit locations in the city that played an important part in the occupation during the World War Two and the persecution of the Jews. Locations connected to the following topics will be visited, among others:
- The entry of der Wehrmacht with the marching song Erika;
- Coping with the occupation; the Jewish quarter;
- The persecution of the Jews;
- The protest strike of February 1941;
- Collaboration and resistance;
- The 'Winter of Hunger' of 1944-1945;
- The deadly shooting at Dam Square, (movie), May 7, 1945;
- Liberated by the Canadians.
We do not visit The Anne Frank House, the Resistance Museum and the Hollandsche Schouwburg: the deportation center. Tickets for these musea and drinks are not included!
Literature
Look here for books about the Netherlands during World War Two
Anne Frank House
There is often a long queue, so book your tickets online here.