The large influx of people places considerable demands on the village's hospitality, road network and public transport. Walkers and visitors are advised to come by public transport or bicycle. Those who do come by car are advised to purchase a parking ticket.
If you want to drop someone off, you can do so on the strip at the front of P1 - Mill Hill car park, on Dreijenseweg. From this car park, right next to Oosterbeek station, it is about 1.1 km to the start and finish area.
To Oosterbeek by bus
The buses (numbers 51 and 352, Arnhem-Wageningen and vice versa) will follow a modified route, but will take you close to the start and finish area. There are two stops where the buses will stop. These are on Stationsweg/A. Weeninklaan and on Oranjeweg/Hartensteinlan in both directions.
To Oosterbeek by train
On the first Saturday of September, NS runs longer intercity trains from 7 a.m. to 6 p.m. and more intercity trains stop at Oosterbeek station. From the station, it is only a 10-minute walk to the start and finish area of the walking tour. Buy your train ticket here.
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To Oosterbeek by bicycle
The beautiful surroundings in and around Oosterbeek are ideal for travelling to Oosterbeek by bicycle. There are bicycle parking areas on Sonnenberglaan and Talsmalaan. From there, it is only a few minutes' walk to the starting and finish area. Parking bicycles next to the entrances to the area or on the area itself is not permitted. These will be removed (at your expense).
To Oosterbeek by car
Motorists heading for the Airborne March will be directed to the car parks by means of text signs and road signs. In case of heavy traffic, you may be diverted to prevent traffic jams. Follow the directions on the matrix signs on the motorway!
There are two car parks where cars, vans, motorhomes and motorbikes can be parked:
- P1 - Mill Hill car park on the north side of Oosterbeek
Route: only accessible via the A12/E35 and N224 (Amsterdamseweg) and the Dreijenseweg. From this car park, it is approximately 1.1 km to the start and finish area. - P2 - Boersberg car park on the west side of Doorwerth
Route: only accessible via the A50 and N225. From this car park, you will be transported (free of charge) by shuttle bus to the start and finish area.
Please note: The drop-off point on Sonnenberglaan is also the pick-up point for transport back to the car park. The last shuttle bus from Oosterbeek leaves no later than 6:30 p.m. The regular Breng bus stops are not pick-up points to and from the car park.
The car parks are open from 6 a.m. Parking attendants will be present. You park at your own risk; the car parks are not monitored. A parking fee of €13. applies to the car parks when purchasing a ticket in advance through this website. On the day itself, a parking ticket costs €15. Buy your parking ticket here.