Onderduikershol Valtherbos, War memorial in Valtherbos forest, Netherlands
The Onderduikershol consists of an underground shelter and memorial stone situated within the dense forest of Valtherbos near the village of Valthe.
From 1942 to 1945, sixteen Jewish refugees found protection in this underground shelter, supported by local residents who provided food and essential supplies.
The site stands as a testament to Dutch resistance during World War II, where local farmers risked their lives to protect Jewish citizens from deportation.
Visitors can reach the memorial through a marked path from the parking area on Melkweg road between Klijndijk and Valthe in Borger-Odoorn municipality.
The shelter maintained complete secrecy by using a petroleum stove instead of wood to prevent smoke signals and collected snow for water to avoid leaving traces.
Location: Borger-Odoorn
Inception: 1984
Official opening: April 4, 1984
Address: Westerweg, Klijndijk (Borger-Odoorn), Drenthe, Nederland 7872 TE 7872 TE
GPS coordinates: 52.83299,6.87373
Latest update: March 4, 2025 21:03
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