Liberation Route

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 history of the war and the long-lasting consequences through a multi-national, 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. By engaging younger generations, it assures that even as these living memories fade into history, they will not be forgotten. The Liberation Route Europe as a cultural route also pays tribute to those that died, the veterans and eyewitnesses, as well as to the collective price paid for a lasting peace and post-war international reconciliation in Europe.   

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. To follow in the footsteps of history, visit: www.liberationroute.com.