Zeewolde, Horsterwold

Around 6,000 aircraft crashed on Dutch ground during World War II. Some were brought down by German anti-aircraft guns, but the majority were shot down by German night fighters. Many of these British and American aircrafts were on their way to Germany to bomb industrial targets and cities.

About 150 planes came down in the IJsselmeer during these years. During the reclamation of Flevoland, 36 aircraft were recovered.

Also in and around Zeewolde, planes were crashed. This route takes you past the locations where these planes were recovered. You will recognise these locations by the 'crash pillars', blue and white pillars with a bright red plane on them. The nose of the plane points in the direction where it crashed, allowing you to see whether the crew was on their way to Germany or England.

Each crash pillar features a QR code. If you scan this code, you will be directed to a website where you will find all the information about the plane and its crew.

An impressive cycle route through the green landscape of Zeewolde, full of history and memories of an eventful time.