Cycling Tour: The 4 hour Battle of Arnhem – From Bridge to Bridge
During this unique cycling tour, you will discover what happened in and around Arnhem during the Second World War, with a special focus on the Battle of Arnhem. Our experienced guide will tell you all about Operation Market Garden (17–25 September 1944), a large-scale Allied military operation that unfortunately failed.
The operation, mainly led by the British, aimed to capture nine strategic bridges, including the crucial Rhine Bridge in Arnhem. Although the cities of Eindhoven and Nijmegen were liberated, the Allied forces were unable to hold their position in Arnhem and at the Rhine Bridge.
During this 4-hour cycling tour, our local guide will take you past important locations connected to the Battle of Arnhem.
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Practical information
Duration: 4 hours
Distance: approximately 17 km
Starting point: Rijnkade, Arnhem – exact location to be agreed
End point: Rijnkade, Arnhem – exact location to be agreed
Group size: maximum 18 people
Bicycle: bring your own bicycle – scroll down to find information about bicycle rental
Language: Dutch, English or German
Availability: year-round upon request
Price
1–10 people: €375, including 21% VAT
11–18 people: €450, including 21% VAT
Would you like to stop at a café or other hospitality venue for a drink during the cycling tour? No problem – the tour can be extended by 30 minutes.
Additional 30 minutes: +€50, including 21% VAT, excluding food and drinks.
What can you expect:
🚴♂️ Discover the impressive history of the Battle of Arnhem during this varied cycling tour along important locations in Arnhem and Oosterbeek.
During the route, you will cycle past famous sites from Operation Market Garden, remarkable monuments, and locations where impressive personal stories come to life. The tour combines history, nature, and beautiful views of the surrounding area.
🌉 John Frost Bridge
The tour starts at the iconic John Frost Bridge. Here, you will hear the story of the British perimeter and the fierce fighting around the bridge.
🚲 Klingelbeek & Railway Tunnel
Via Utrechtseweg and Klingelbeekseweg, you will cycle towards Oosterbeek. At the railway tunnel, attention is given to the stories surrounding the Gronert family.
🌳 Baskeyfield Tree
The route continues along Benedendorpseweg to the famous Baskeyfield Tree. This impressive location commemorates John Baskeyfield VC, who showed extraordinary bravery here during the Battle of Arnhem.
🌉 View of the Railway Bridge
Along the way, you will enjoy beautiful views over the Rhine and Arnhem’s railway bridge, a strategic location during Operation Market Garden and an important target during the fighting.
⛪ Old Church & House of Kate ter Horst
In the centre of Oosterbeek, you will visit the Old Church and the former home of Kate ter Horst, better known as the “Angel of Arnhem.” Here, you will hear more about her remarkable role during the battle and the famous Lonsdale speech.
🏛️ Airborne Museum Hartenstein
Via a quiet route through the forest, you will continue to the Airborne Museum Hartenstein, the former headquarters of the British troops during the Battle of Arnhem.
Please note: admission to the museum is not included in this cycling tour.
🪦 Airborne Cemetery Oosterbeek
The tour continues to the Airborne Cemetery Oosterbeek. Here, the guide will tell you about the soldiers who lost their lives during the Battle of Arnhem.
🌅 Return to the Rhine Quay
The cycling tour ends again at the Rhine Quay in Arnhem. A special ending to an impressive journey full of history, personal stories, and historical locations.
✨ This cycling tour is a unique way to experience the history of the Battle of Arnhem while also enjoying the beautiful surroundings of Arnhem and Oosterbeek.
OPTIONAL:
Along the route, you will make a stop at a lunchroom where there is an opportunity to have lunch. The costs are at your own expense and are not included in the price of the cycling tour.
For safety reasons, it is important that one person is appointed as the rear “safety rider.” This person ensures that the group stays together and that everyone crosses safely.
The cycling tour is approximately 17 kilometres and takes four hours as standard. We cycle from the city centre through different parts of Arnhem and Oosterbeek before returning to Arnhem.
Don’t have a bicycle of your own? We recommend arranging a rental bicycle in advance from one of the bike rental companies in Arnhem.
Reerink Rijwielen
www.reerinkrijwielen.nl
Rental page: Bike rental
Tel: +31 26 351 3615
Fietshuis Arnhem
www.fietshuisarnhem.nl
Email: info@fietshuisarnhem.nl
Tel: +31 26 370 4036
Mountainbike Experience Arnhem
www.mtbea.nl
Email: info@mtbea.nl
Tel: +31 6 194 14 104
More information or ready to book? Send an email to info@arnhemlife.nl with:
Preferred date
Preferred start time
Number of participants
Preferred language: Dutch, English or German
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