INFORMATION AND FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
On this page you will find frequently asked questions sorted by different topics. About Bridge to Liberation and the official Airborne Commemoration.
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BATTLE OF ARNHEM
Read more about the Battle of Arnhem here
Every year on the third Friday in September, the city commemorates the victims of the Battle of Arnhem. The people of Arnhem also commemorate the evacuation of our city, when approximately one hundred thousand Arnhem citizens had to leave home and hearth behind.
Together with more than 100 partners, we keep the memory of the Battle of Arnhem alive. By encouraging learning from lessons from 'the prevention' of wars and conflicts in the interest of obtaining and maintaining peace and freedom. To do this, three important pillars are central: remembering, realizing and experiencing. Partners organize activities related to the Battle of Arnhem in Arnhem, Ede, Oosterbeek, Renkum, Doorwerth, Heveadorp, Heelsum, Wolfheze and Driel. The municipalities of Arnhem, Ede, Renkum and Overbetuwe support the Airborne Region Foundation and our activities.
The Airborne Region offers a particularly extensive and varied programme. Visit www.airborne-region.nl for the program and more information.
BRIDGE TO LIBERATION
Every year on the third Friday of September we organize Bridge to Liberation at the foot of the John Frost Bridge in Arnhem - the former Rhine Bridge, which turned out to be a bridge too far - a spectacular experience with dance, music and fireworks in which personal stories about the impact of war and the value of freedom are central.
You will experience Bridge to Liberation LIVE on the Rijnkade, via livestream on www.bridgetoliberation.nl on TV Gelderland or Omroep Brabant.
Bridge to Liberation is always free to enter. Of course, that includes watching the broadcast!
You can watch Bridge to Liberation LIVE from the Rijnkade in Arnhem. Make sure you are there on time to get a nice spot.
Would you rather look somewhere else? Then find a nice place to watch TV Gelderland or the Livestream.
With performances by Emma Heesters, 3JS, Janna, Michael Wilmering, Introdans and the Phion Orchestra, the audience is touched by stories that continue to resonate.
watch on TV or live stream
If you do not want or cannot visit Bridge to Liberation LIVE on the Rijnkade, you can also watch it via TV or Livestream.
You then watch Bridge to Liberation on television or another device (mobile phone, tablet, laptop, computer).
Television: Bridge to Liberation airs on NPO3 and Omroep Gelderland. See which channels Omroep Gelderland is available on here: https://www.omroepgelderland.nl/kanaalwijzer
Live stream: on this website, via the Omroep Gelderland and via the Facebook page.
Omroep Gelderland can be viewed from all over the Netherlands on all televisions connected to Digital TV, such as Ziggo, KPN and UPC. For an overview of all channels, see this web page: https://www.omroepgelderland.nl/kanaalwijzer
You can watch the Livestream on this website, via the Omroep Gelderland and via the Facebook page.
accessibility
At the Remembrance Evening and Bridge to Liberation, separate places are reserved for people with disabilities:
The commemoration: Do you have a physical disability? You can contact one of the hostesses and hosts around Airborne Square . They will tell you where to watch the commemoration.
Bridge to Liberation: Bridge to Liberation also has a separate area reserved for people with disabilities. These spaces are reserved at Airborne at the Bridge (Rijnkade 150). The location is indicated with a wheelchair symbol . On the evening itself, you can check in with a host or hostess at this location.
Wheelchair-accessible toilets are available at the regular toilets on Oranjewachtstraat.
Live audio description with a visual interpreter from Komt het Zien! will be provided during the commemoration and Bridge to Liberation emailing sandra@bridgetoliberation.nl. You can also ask questions about accessibility there.
The show lasts a total of 1 hour and 20 minutes, with a possible extension to 1 hour and 30 minutes.
NB!
Due to the large size of the event, we strongly advise you to come with a sighted companion.
Bringing a guide dog? Then it's good to know that Bridge to Liberation is a large event with lots of visitors and plenty of loud (war) noises.
- The route to the location runs downhill over the grass, past a fence that provides support.
- If you have a visual impairment, you can reserve a seat upon request by email.
accessibility
It is wise to come by public transport, by bicycle or on foot. It is busy and there are road closures and diversions.
Arnhem Central Station is easily accessible from all over the Netherlands. The station is within walking distance of the city center (5 minutes). The central bus station is also here. , check the current travel times at www.9292.nl.
Public transport will be diverted if necessary. Check www.9292.nl for current travel times
Many people come by bicycle. There are several free guarded bicycle sheds in the city center .
To ensure the official commemoration and Bridge to Liberation run smoothly, there are various road closures and diversions. More information can be found on the website of the Municipality of Arnhem.
Still by car? Then park the car in one of the Arnhem parking garages . After 6 p.m. a parking rate of 50 cents per hour applies.
facilities
There is a clearly marked first aid post. In case of problems or unsafe situations, go there. There are also several mobile first aid posts around.
There are bars on Rijnkade / Groenewoudplantsoen that serve beer, wine, soft drinks, coffee and tea. You can pay by card or cash at the bars.
Bridge to Liberation will continue unless otherwise stated. Keep an eye on the website and social media of the Bridge to Liberation and the Municipality of Arnhem for the latest news in bad weather.
Ponchos will be distributed in bad weather. Please do not bring umbrellas as they obstruct visibility and are dangerous to bystanders.
If you want to spend the night, take a look at Hotelsarnhem for all accommodation options.
During the memorial evening there are low-flying planes that make a lot of noise. During Bridge to Liberation (war) sound effects and fireworks are used.
During the events organized during the Airborne week in the Airborne region, (old-fashioned) (fighter) planes and helicopters are used at various times. These are demonstrations or exercises, you don't have to be afraid of this! Visit www.airborne-region.nl for the agenda for the entire region.
A subtitled livestream is currently being worked on. You can find more information about this later on this web page.