Jonkerbos War Cemetery
- Country Netherlands
- Total identified casualties 1549 Find these casualties
- Region Gelderland
- Identified casualties from Second World War
- GPS Coordinates Latitude: 51.82242, Longitude: 5.83048
VISITOR SAFETY NOTICE
Due to the prolonged period of dry weather, trees may be affected by drought stress. Under these conditions, there is an increased risk of summer branch drop and the unexpected fall of limbs or branches, even in calm weather.
FOR YOUR SAFETY, PLEASE:
Avoid standing, sitting, or gathering beneath trees.
Keep to designated paths and open areas wherever possible.
Remain vigilant for fallen branches and other tree debris.
Follow any temporary safety signs, barriers, or staff instructions.
The Commonwealth War Graves Commission is monitoring conditions across its cemeteries and taking appropriate measures to minimise risks where possible.
We thank you for your understanding and cooperation in helping to keep our cemeteries safe for all visitors.
Location information
The city of Nijmegen lies to the south of Arnhem in the east of the Netherlands.
From the A50 motorway ARNHEM to NIJMEGEN follow the signs for A73 KÖLN / NIJMEGEN / VENLO.
Follow the signs for NIJMEGEN CENTRUM.
Continue along NEERBOSSCHEWEG following the signs for MALDEN / MOOK for approx 2.5kms.
Turn left (CWGC sign) following the signs for DE GOFFERT, onto BURGEMEESTER DALESLAAN.
The cemetery is approx 200m on the right
The cemetery address is:-
Burgemeester Daleslaan 35
6532 Nijmegen
Netherlands
GPS Location is:-
N 51 49 21
E 05 49 50
Visiting information
Wheelchair access possible via main entrance. For further information regarding wheelchair access, please contact our Enquiries Section on 01628 507200.
History information
The Netherlands fell to the Germans in May 1940 and was not re-entered by Allied forces until September 1944.
Nijmegen was a front line town from 17 September 1944 until February 1945. An initial temporary cemetery was created by No. 3 Casualty Clearing station, in a wooded area known as Jonkers Bosch, from which it took its name. The war cemetery was established, after the war, nearby.
Jonkerbos War Cemetery contains 1,629 Commonwealth burials of the Second World War, 99 of them unidentified, and 13 war graves of other nationalities.