Herinneringscentrum Kamp Westerbork, Westerbork

Name: Herinneringscentrum Kamp Westerbork
Address: Oosthalen 8, Westerbork, 9414 TG, Netherlands
Telephone: +31 593 592 600

#1 among attractions in Westerbork

Historical place, Museum

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Facts and practical information

Herinneringscentrum Kamp Westerbork is a museum where the history of Kamp Westerbork is told.

The museum is located on the Oosthalen road, about three kilometers from the former camp site. At the former camp site itself, because of radio telescopes, no motorized traffic or buildings are allowed. A shuttle bus runs between the visitor center and the camp site, and an educational walking route has been installed between the sites.

The museum attracted 172,000 visitors in 2015, and the freely accessible camp grounds attracted an estimated 500,000 visitors.

Coordinates: 52°55'16"N, 6°34'11"E

Address

Oosthalen 8Westerbork 9414 TG Netherlands

Contact

+31 593 592 600

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Day trips

Herinneringscentrum Kamp Westerbork – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: TT Circuit Assen, De Bonte Wever, Drents Museum, Triade.

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