Apeldoornsche Bosch

The medical complex stretches across spacious grounds with multiple pavilions surrounded by forest land on the eastern outskirts of Apeldoorn.

The facility operated from 1909 until January 1943, when German forces deported 1,200 patients and 50 staff members to Auschwitz concentration camp.

The institution maintained kosher meals, contained its own synagogue, observed Shabbat, and celebrated Jewish holidays throughout its operating period.

The complex included specialized buildings for different patient groups, treatment areas, living quarters, and educational facilities for children under medical care.

Twelve memorial signs now mark the grounds to document the history and commemorate the patients and staff who perished during World War II.

Location: Apeldoorn

GPS coordinates: 52.20840,6.00675

Latest update: May 11, 2025 22:39