Grebbeberg

The Grebbeberg is a 52-meter-high hill located in Rhenen, at the southeastern edge of the Utrecht province. Geologically, it is a push moraine formed during the Saale glaciation about 150,000 years ago, standing as a prominent landmark overlooking the Rhine Valley. The site is best known for the Battle of the Grebbeberg in May 1940, a critical defensive effort by the Dutch army to stall the invading German forces. Today, the hill hosts the Grebbeberg Military Cemetery, the first official Dutch field of honor, where more than 800 fallen soldiers are interred. Beyond its historical military significance, the area is a protected nature reserve featuring ancient beech forests and archaeological remains of an Iron Age ring fort. Its strategic elevation above the Lower Rhine made it a vital component of the Grebbe Line defense system for centuries, providing panoramic views of the Betuwe region.

Nearby cities

Nijmegen

Nijmegen is considered the oldest city in the Netherlands and looks back on a fascinating Roman history of over 2000 years.

Arnhem

Arnhem is the capital of the province of Gelderland and an important historic city on the Rhine.

Apeldoorn

Apeldoorn is a major city in the province of Gelderland, known for its parks and proximity to the Veluwe.

Ede

Ede is a city in the province of Gelderland, nestled among the heathlands and forests of the Veluwe.

Veenendaal

Veenendaal is situated at the foot of the Utrechtse Heuvelrug.

Doetinchem

Doetinchem is the economic and cultural hub of the Achterhoek region in Gelderland.

Ambt Doetinchem

Ambt Doetinchem refers to the rural surroundings of Doetinchem in the Achterhoek region, known for its scenic landscape of forests, farms…

Zutphen

Zutphen is a Hanseatic city on the IJssel river with an exceptionally well-preserved medieval center and many residential towers.

Wageningen

Wageningen is located in Gelderland.

Barneveld

Welcome to Barneveld, the poultry capital of the Netherlands, known for its charming traditions, historic summer market, and the famous B…

Epe

Epe is located in Gelderland, in the middle of the Veluwe region.

Elburg

Elburg is a beautifully preserved medieval fortress town and former fishing port on the edge of the Veluwemeer lake.

Elst

Elst, located between Arnhem and Nijmegen, is famous for its Roman history.

Huissen

A historic fortified town in the Dutch province of Gelderland, known for its gardens and vibrant local community.

Vaassen

Vaassen is a town in the province of Gelderland.

History & landmarks

Deventer

One of the oldest Hanseatic cities in the Netherlands, famous for its medieval charm and Deventer honey cake.

Hoge Veluwe

The De Hoge Veluwe National Park is the largest continuous nature reserve in the Netherlands and is located in the province of Gelderland.

Nature

Burgers' Zoo

This zoo in Arnhem is known for its large, ecologically designed indoor areas.

More places

Food Valley Wageningen

Wageningen is the center of the 'Food Valley'.

Renkum Hill

The Renkum Hill is a forested elevation near the Rhine.

Binnenveld

Binnenveld is a low-lying fen and meadow area between the Veluwe and the Utrecht hill ridge.

Lunteren Hill

Lunteren Hill is a forested elevation on sandy soils.

Lunteren Sand Hill

The Lunteren Sand Hills are a typical glacial landform on the Veluwe.

Oosterbeek Hill

The Oosterbeek Hill is located on the edge of the Veluwe.

De Hoge Veluwe National Park

A vast nature area in Gelderland.

Port of Nijmegen

The Port of Nijmegen is located on the Waal river.