Grebbeberg

#698 among destinations in the Netherlands

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The Grebbeberg in Rhenen, in the Dutch province of Utrecht, is a 52-meter-high hill that forms the southeastern tip of the Utrechtse Heuvelrug, a lateral moraine. Due to its strategic location overlooking the Lower Rhine and the Betuwe, this hill is of great historical importance. In the 18th century the Grebbelinie was constructed from here. The hill is best known for the Battle of the Grebbeberg in May 1940. On the Grebbeberg is the Grebbeberg Field of Honour where Dutch soldiers are buried.

Alternative names: Coordinates: 51°57'6"N, 5°36'3"E

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UtrechtNetherlands

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Grebbeberg – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Ouwehands Dierenpark, World Soil Museum, Cunerakerk, Military War Cemetery Grebbeberg.

0.6 miNW
Nature and wildlife, Outdoor activities, Zoo
Ouwehands Dierenpark, Rhenen
17 min walk • Nestled in the charming city of Rhenen, the Ouwehands Dierenpark stands as a captivating destination for animal lovers and families alike. This enchanting zoo, set within the lush greenery of the Utrecht province, offers a unique blend of wildlife experiences...
3.7 miNE
Museum
World Soil Museum, Wageningen
95 min walk • The World Soil Museum displays physical examples of soil profiles representing major soil types of the world, from the volcanic ash soils from Indonesia to the red, strongly weathered soils from the Amazon region.
1.6 miW
Church
Cunerakerk, Rhenen
41 min walk • The Cunerakerk is the main church of Rhenen, Netherlands. During the Middle Ages it was an important pilgrimage site. The church has stored the relics of the Saint Cunera since the 8th century. The tower has a height of 81.8 metres.
~1390 ftN
Cemetery
Military War Cemetery Grebbeberg
7 min walk • The Military War Cemetery Grebbeberg serves as a poignant reminder of the sacrifices made during World War II, located in the Netherlands. This solemn site is the final resting place for Dutch soldiers who fell during the Battle of Grebbeberg in May 1940, a significant...
3.3 miNE
Windmill
De Vlijt, Wageningen
84 min walk • De Vlijt is a windmill located on the Harnjesweg 54 in Wageningen, Netherlands. Built in 1879 it has been in use ever since as a gristmill. The mill was built as a Smock mill and its four sails have a span of 22.30 meters.
3.6 miW
Windmill
De Zwaan
93 min walk • De Zwaan is a tower mill in Lienden, the Netherlands, which is in working order. The mill was built in 1644 and is listed as a Rijksmonument, number 25834.
6.2 miSW
Windmill
De Wielewaal
157 min walk • De Wielewaal is a tower mill in Beneden-Leeuwen, Gelderland, Netherlands which was built in 1857 and is in working order. The mill is listed as a Rijksmonument.
5 miSE
Windmill
De Drie Waaien
128 min walk • De Drie Waaien is a tower mill in Afferden, Gelderland, Netherlands which was built in 1869 and is in working order. The mill is listed as a Rijksmonument.
6.1 miNE
Windmill
De Keetmolen, Ede
157 min walk • De Keetmolen is a windmill in Ede, Netherlands. According to the inscription under the sails and the sign at the entrance, the mill was built in 1750.
5.9 miN
Monuments and statues, Historical place, Windmill
De Nieuwe Molen, Veenendaal
150 min walk • The New Mill is a windmill that stands on the Mulderslaan in Veenendaal. The windmill is a round stone post mill, of the construction year 1911 and was built as the successor of a standerd mill of the same name.
3.5 miE
Park
Belmonte Arboretum Wageningen, Wageningen
89 min walk • The Belmonte Arboretum is a botanical garden in Wageningen. For a long time it was an estate. In 1951, the estate was transferred to the then Wageningen Agricultural College, which set up the grounds as an arboretum.