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Tribute to bombing victims

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Historic graves, naval heroes and stories in a green oasis of tranquility.
Mon 4 May '26

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Remember the victims of bombings during a short tribute.

Remember the victims of bombings during a short tribute.

Visit the moment Bombardment victims” on May 4 in peace. You commemorate the consequences of the war together with others. Take a moment and experience the silence.

Experience a subdued commemoration

The tribute begins at the monument at 9:00 AM. The mayor, together with the 4 and 5 May Foundation, will lay a floral arrangement. There is no ceremony, only silence and respect. It is precisely this that makes this moment powerful.

Commemorate at a place with history

You pause at a place that has seen a lot. Den Helder was heavily affected during the war. Many residents lost their lives due to bombing. This tribute keeps their memory alive.

See how the city commemorates together

In the morning, volunteers place candles at the graves. They commemorate victims of bombings and the war cemetery. These small gestures make a big impression. You feel the sense of community in the city.

When

Mon 4 May '26

Where

Places of interest
Historic graves, naval heroes and stories in a green oasis of tranquility.

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