As a World War II history buff, you may be wondering if there are any things to do in Dunkirk related to this favorite topic of yours. Lucky for you, you’ve clicked on the right link. I recently returned from my one day in Dunkirk and I’m here to share all my intel. This post … The post The 9 Best Things to Do in Dunkirk for WWII History Buffs (2024) appeared first on DESTINATION: WWII ..read more

When it comes to historical destinations in Europe, the many WWII sites in Belgium definitely top that list. A country that’s no stranger to war, Belgium offers countless World War II museums, monuments, memorials, and original historic sites for you to visit. There’s such a wealth of history here, in fact, that you’ll definitely need … The post WWII Sites in Belgium: 23 Unforgettable Museums & Historic Sites appeared first on DESTINATION: WWII ..read more

Given the possibility for overwhelm while planning a trip to the D-Day beaches, I (finally) decided to put together this 3-day Normandy itinerary. There’s so much to see here in terms of World War II and D-Day history that most people don’t even know where to start. Just know, I got you. In this post … The post How to Spend 3 Days in Normandy: The Best Itinerary for D-Day History Buffs appeared first on DESTINATION: WWII ..read more

Some of the most common questions I get as a WWII travel expert center around where to base yourself in Normandy when visiting the D-Day beaches. There are five D-Day landing sectors that encompass around 500 square miles of northwestern France. Needless to say, you have many options; so let me help you narrow them … The post Where to Base Yourself in Normandy for Your Visit to the D-Day Beaches appeared first on DESTINATION: WWII ..read more

When searching for what to see at Omaha Beach in Normandy, prepare for several incredible sites and lots of emotion. Omaha Beach is the most well-known (ergo the most crowded) but also the most heart-wrenching of the five D-Day landing beaches. There are many worthwhile sites to see here in the Omaha Beach sector for … The post What to See at Omaha Beach, Normandy: 19+ Inspiring D-Day Sites to Visit appeared first on DESTINATION: WWII ..read more

When searching for what to see at Utah Beach in Normandy, you’ll quickly find that you’re very much in luck! There are so many things to see and places to visit here on Utah Beach (and the surrounding areas) for World War II enthusiasts. More than you’ll know what to do with, for real. Utah … The post What to See at Utah Beach, Normandy: 29+ Awesome D-Day Sites to Visit appeared first on DESTINATION: WWII ..read more

I’m very excited to finally bring you this list of Munich WWII sites—a list I’ve been compiling for as long as I can remember. I spend more time in Munich each year than I do any other city (besides the one I live in) and to this I owe the credit of my interest in … The post Munich WWII Sites: 26 Eye-Opening Spots You Need To Know About appeared first on DESTINATION: WWII ..read more

Despite spending a month in Germany every year, it wasn’t until September 2023 that I finally visited Hitler’s Eagle’s Nest in Berchtesgaden, Germany. This former Nazi playhouse (if you will) tops many Bavarian bucket lists despite being endlessly lambasted as a “tourist trap.” So what did I, a wildly enthusiastic World War II historian and … The post The Truth About Visiting Hitler’s Eagle’s Nest: What You Need to Know Before You Go appeared first on DESTINATION: WWII ..read more

I’d be willing to bet that every World War II buff out there knows about Hitler’s “Eagle’s Nest” in Berchtesgaden, Germany. But did you know there’s an Eagle’s Nest hike? Though the vast majority of visitors to Berchtesgaden take the quick bus up the mountain, you can indeed hike to the top instead. But why … The post Hike to the Eagle’s Nest: 11 Reasons to Skip the Bus in Berchtesgaden appeared first on DESTINATION: WWII ..read more

While many travelers can only squeeze in a day trip to Normandy from Paris, just as many others dedicate a couple of days here to take advantage of the many available Normandy D-Day tours. Booking a local day tour of the many worthwhile D-Day sites is the best way to get the most out of … The post The 10 Best Local D-Day Tours in Normandy for 2024: Beaches, Battlefields, & Beyond appeared first on DESTINATION: WWII ..read more