World War II, Fire Boundary and the Reconstruction - Walking Tour

General information

Destination
Rotterdam, Netherlands

Program details

Join this adventurous walking tour through the center of Rotterdam and along the riverside. The guide will explain the course of the history of the devastating bombing and the occupation. Walk along the Fire Boundary, discover the scars and recognize the beauty of the Reconstruction. Enjoy the view over the city from the rooftop of Het Witte Huis.



Highlights

• Hear the facts of the Bombardment that lasted less than a quarter of an hour

• Walk along the Fire Boundary

• Take a moment at Zadkine’s monument ‘De Verwoeste Stad’

• Discover the bullet holes in City Hall and Post Office

• Take a look at photos and maps from the past

• Walk through the heart of the Reconstruction

• Visit the roof of Het Witte Huis for an impressive 360ºview



Are you interested in the war past and the resilience of Rotterdam? Join the guide on his route through the center and along the riverside. This adventurous tour will take you through the battlefield, the devastating bombing on 14 May 1940, and the capitulation. Follow the boundary of the fire zone, recognize the city scars and discover the beauty of the Reconstruction. Enjoy the view over the city rebuild from the ashes, seen from the rooftop of the historical Het Witte Huis. Experience the ongoing Rotterdam vigor and ‘can do’ mentality during this impressive and active tour.