Camp Westerbork
The Camp Westerbork Remembrance Center is a place where history comes to life in a dynamic and interactive way. For many visitors it is a moving experience. The center focuses on the personal stories of the 102,000 victims who were deported via Westerbork camp. This makes the atrocities of the Holocaust tangible and personal. The center strives to keep these stories alive and provide them with current meaning, developing into an international knowledge center on war heritage, with a special focus on the persecution of the Jews.
Through the eyes of eyewitnesses
Every last Sunday of the month in 2024, the Remembrance Center offers a unique opportunity to listen to the stories of eyewitnesses. These lectures are particularly valuable because they share first-hand experiences of World War II. For many, it is a rare opportunity to come into direct contact with people who experienced the horrors of war and hear their personal stories. This gives a deeper and more emotional layer to the visit.
For young and old: Special routes
The Remembrance Center has also thought about younger visitors. Children from the age of six can follow a special route together with their (grand)parents. Listening poles have been set up on this route, in which fragments can be heard from the book Children with a Star by Martine Letterie. This makes it understandable and tangible for children what happened in the camp, and offers (grand)parents the opportunity to share this difficult history with the little ones in an accessible way.
Durchgangslager Westerbork: The Exhibition
The exhibition in the Remembrance Center tells the story of Westerbork camp from different perspectives. Visitors learn not only about the victims, but also about the guards, the train drivers, the neighbors, and the people who helped them hide and escape. This diversity of stories offers a complete picture of life in and around the camp. It makes clear how widespread the impact of the camp was and how many different people were affected by it.
The former camp site
The former camp site is located approximately three kilometers from the Remembrance Center. Although the last barracks were demolished in 1971, the site was redesigned in the early 1990s to make its history visible. Embankments and reconstructions indicate the size and location of some barracks, and the original paths and roads have been rebuilt. For many visitors, seeing these physical reconstructions is a moving experience. Several monuments on the site serve as silent witnesses to the horrors that took place here.
Visitor information
The Camp Westerbork Remembrance Center offers an impressive and educational experience that engages visitors of all ages. The center and camp grounds are easily accessible and offer various facilities for visitors. For those who want to know more about the persecution of Jews and the history of the Second World War, a visit to Camp Westerbork is highly recommended.
A visit to Camp Westerbork is not only a journey through history, but also a moment of reflection and memory of the horrors of the past. It invites reflection and offers a deeper appreciation for freedom and humanity.
Note from the editors of Rolde.nl
A visit to the Camp Westerbork Memorial Center can be an emotionally charged experience. It is important to prepare for this and to take into account the vulnerability of yourself and others. The center offers support to visitors who are emotionally affected during their visit.
Entrance
Children: 0 to 6 years: Free
Youth: 6 to 18 years: € 6.75
Adults: from 18 years: € 13.50
Veterans: Free
Opening hours
Monday to Friday: 10:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Saturday and Sunday: 11:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Holidays: 11:00 AM - 5:00 PM
May 4: 10:00 AM - 7:00 PM