Honour Roll of the Fallen 1940-1945

The Honour Roll of the Fallen 1940-1945 is a memorial within Binnenhof that lists the names of Dutch citizens who died during World War II in a carefully organized display. The names are arranged in a way that helps visitors comprehend the full scope of those lost.

The memorial was inaugurated in 1960 on Liberation Day, marking official recognition fifteen years after the war ended in the Netherlands. It was created to permanently document and honor those who died under German occupation.

The memorial serves as a gathering place where visitors pause to acknowledge the scale of loss among the Dutch population during the occupation years. People come here to connect with this shared past and honor those remembered.

The memorial is located within the Binnenhof complex in the city center and is accessible to visitors during normal hours. It is best visited during quieter times to read the names and reflect without interruption.

The memorial was designed by a renowned architect using modernist design principles, which is uncommon for a traditional remembrance site. This blend of contemporary aesthetics with serious purpose attracts attention from both architecture enthusiasts and historians alike.

Location: The Hague

Inception: May 4, 1960

Architects: Aldo van Eyck

Official opening: May 5, 1960

Address: Binnenhof 1A, 2513 AA, Den Haag (Den Haag), Zuid-Holland, Nederland

Website: http://erelijst.nl

GPS coordinates: 52.03426,4.19657

Latest update: December 14, 2025 11:01