LRE Foundation - Liberation Route Europe

DESTINATIONLeisure

Good atmosphere, interesting meetings and networking.

Gert-Jan Jacobs · LRE Foundation - Liberation Route Europe · CycleSummit 2026 · Groningen

LEISUREHIKING & CYCLINGGUIDED & SELF-GUIDED

About the company

The LRE Foundation (LREF) is a growing international, inclusive network that connects people and organisations dedicated to preserving and valorising the tangible and intangible cultural heritage related to World War II, its memory and meaning. The organisation's main objective is to make this history relevant and accessible, especially for the younger generations. Together with members, LREF promotes and supports innovative and sustainable tourism that makes modern European history visible and accessible for visitors and citizens.

Regions & tours

Liberation Route Europe is a certified Council of Europe Cultural Route that connects people, places, and events to mark Europe's liberation from occupation during World War II and to reflect on the long-lasting consequences and history of the war through a multinational, multi-perspective approach. With hundreds of sites and stories in nine European countries, the route links the main regions along the advance of the Allied Forces in 1943-1945. As a large network of museums, cemeteries, memorials, fortifications, audio spots, and historic places, the route is a unique experience that keeps alive the memory of World War II from a variety of perspectives. With an emerging network of trails, the Liberation Route Europe is becoming a physical part of the European landscape that can be experienced in new ways such as hiking, walking, and cycling. We work with Tour Operators looking to include some cultural and historical elements in their tours. We can connect you with our guides, member and partner visitor attractions along the route. To follow in the footsteps of history, visit: http://www.liberationroute.com.

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