The Resistance Museum

Location

Amsterdam
Netherlands
52° 22' 4.008" N, 4° 54' 46.1196" E
NL
General info: 

The Dutch people are proud of their anti-fascist history and, therefore Dutch Resistance Museum is one of the most popular WWII-themed museums. It was made primarily to remind the citizens of Amsterdam of the horrible days of the Nazi occupation that lasted from 1940 to 1945. The propaganda posters, various photographs and items from that period are permanently exhibited there to give the visitors a realistic insight in the heroic struggle of the Dutch resistance movement. The museum offers guided tours both in Dutch and in English.

Getting there: 

The Resistance Museum is located in the museum area of Amsterdam in the Plantage Kerklaan 61. Subway lines 51, 53, and 54 are near, as well as the tram line 9.

Costs: 

The entrance fee for adults is 8 euros, for children between 7 and 15 is 4.5 euros and is free for the younger ones.

Interesting places nearby

In Oberhof situated at the „Rennsteig“, a famous Thuringian hiking path, alpine and especially cross country skiers will get their money’s worth. Two ski lifts carry you up to lots of slopes and trails suitable for any requirements.

The ski area Oberjoch-Bad Hindelang is known for it’s snow reliability. The pistes are located on the Iseler on an altitude of 1200 m. The cross-country ski runs are equally well groomed to make your winter vacation unforgettable.

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A ski holiday in Obersaxen – Val Lumnezia offers an impressive mountain view. Obersaxen with its 29 churches and nearly as many chapels lies on a plateau at an altitude of 1200 metres.

Alpine skiers and snowboarders have the choice among 28 lifts, from baby-lift to small-cabin mountain railway. On 40 kilometres of ski-runs, all kinds of difficulty turn winter sports into an experience for everyone.

Alpine skiers and snowboarders have the choice among 28 lifts, from baby-lift to small-cabin mountain railway. On 40 kilometres of ski-runs, all kinds of difficulty turn winter sports into an experience for everyone.