This morning, a commemoration was held at the De Naald monument to mark the start of Operation Market Garden on 17 September 1944. Mayor Marcel Fränzel and Children's Mayor Eva Feenstra laid a wreath and spoke about personal stories of war and freedom. In addition to various wreath-laying ceremonies, ...
What a special day last Saturday...
The 78th Airborne March was one for the books! With 36,343 walkers, a record number, we stood together to commemorate, reflect and experience. We are enjoying the afterglow! Together, we made the 78th edition unforgettable and together we look forward to 5 September 2026! We will be sharing photos and videos soon.
A record: 36,343 walkers at the 78th edition!
The 78th Airborne March: a day to remember! On 6 September, the King's Commissioner of Gelderland opened the 78th Airborne March. Thousands of walkers walked side by side in commemoration, to meet and to exercise. With a record number of 36,343 walkers, this was an...
It's almost time...
This Saturday, 6 September, we hope to experience a wonderful 78th edition of the Airborne March together. It has been 81 years since the Battle of Arnhem took place. We look forward to welcoming you to Oosterbeek on Saturday! You can read the latest practical information here.
Official opening of Airborne Month
This morning marked the official opening of Airborne Month at the Airborne Museum in Oosterbeek. The mayors and children’s mayors of Arnhem, Ede, Overbetuwe and Renkum walked under the Airborne Arch together with representatives from...
In two weeks it will be here!
In two weeks it will be here! Did you know that... you can buy your ticket for 6 September through our website in presale for only €11,- and that until 27 August you can also order the edition shirt, the Airborne figurine - red beret from Austria Sport and the photo book ‘Walking Commemoration’?
