Kindermonument Kamp Vught

The Kindermonument Kamp Vught is a memorial on the grounds of the former concentration camp in Vught dedicated to about 1,269 children who died during World War II. Bronze plaques with names and ages are linked with Stars of David, forming a structure that documents each individual life.

In June 1943, over 1,000 Jewish children were transported from Camp Vught to Westerbork and then to the Sobibor extermination camp. This event marks one of the darkest chapters in the camp's history.

The memorial displays cast bronze toys at its base, symbolizing the innocence of those lost. These objects allow visitors to connect with the human dimension of history in a direct way.

The memorial sits on the grounds of the National Monument Camp Vught, where visitors can freely explore and learn more about the history. The site is accessible year-round, and annual commemoration ceremonies take place in June.

One bronze plaque carries a verse from Genesis 37:30, expressing deep grief through ancient words. This scripture connects the modern memorial with religious tradition and adds an extra emotional layer to the site.

Location: Vught

Inception: 1999

Creator: Teus van den Berg-Been

Official opening: September 5, 1999

Part of: Herzogenbusch concentration camp

Address: Lunettenlaan 600, 5260 AA, Vught (Vught), Noord-Brabant, Nederland

GPS coordinates: 51.66700,5.25950

Latest update: December 14, 2025 12:20