Bevrijdingsbos, Nature area and war memorial in Groningen, Netherlands.
The forest contains 30,000 maple trees, spreading across 9 hectares of land on the northern edge of Groningen city.
The Canadian armed forces liberated Groningen from German occupation in April 1945, leading to the creation of this commemorative forest in 1995.
Large stones from ten different nations line the forest path, each displaying text about fundamental children's rights in multiple languages.
Visitors can access the forest through Noorddijkerplein 1 in Groningen, where information boards explain the area's historical significance.
A maple leaf sculpture near the pond reflects Canada's national symbol, connecting to the thousands of maple trees planted throughout the forest.
Location: Groningen
Inception: 1995
Official opening: May 5, 1995
Address: Stadsweg, 9731 CP, Groningen (Groningen), Groningen, Nederland
GPS coordinates: 53.24250,6.63222
Latest update: March 6, 2025 10:17
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