John Frost Bridge

The steel bridge spans across the Lower Rhine River, connecting the northern and southern parts of Arnhem with its two main traffic lanes and pedestrian paths.

British forces under Lieutenant Colonel John Frost defended the northern end of the bridge against German Panzer divisions for four days during Operation Market Garden in 1944.

The bridge stands as a Rijksmonument and holds a position in the Top 100 Dutch monuments from 1940-1958, representing reconstruction period architecture in the Netherlands.

The structure serves as a primary crossing point for vehicles and pedestrians, while a documentation center beneath the bridge provides information about the Battle of Arnhem.

The World Liberty Concert took place at this location in 1995, marking the 50th anniversary of European liberation with thousands of attendees gathering on the bridge.

Location: Arnhem

Inception: 1935

Architects: A.J. van der Steur, Willem Harmsen

Official opening: 1948

Architectural style: reconstruction-period architecture

Length: 601 m

Part of: Top 100 of Dutch monuments 1940-1958

Address: Nijmeegseweg, 6811, Arnhem, Nederland

GPS coordinates: 51.97492,5.91175

Latest update: May 27, 2025 08:49